Earl Bowdidge

Centerville, Utah – Earl Bruce Bowdidge, age 81, passed away August 18, 2011 at his home in Centerville. He was born in Salt Lake City, July 14, 1930, son of Richard and Thelma Bowdidge. He first married LaRue Harvey who died in 1965. He married Ruth Boyce Higgins in 1968. He served with the South Davis Fire District from 1959 to 1993, retiring as the assistant Chief of the Centerville Station. In addition, Bruce was a veteran automobile parts manager and inventory control expert. Survived by his wife, Ruth Bowdidge; and his son, Skip; as well as step-children, Steve Bowdidge, Sandy Smith, Joan Walker, George Higgins, and Eileen Cahoon. Bruce was preceded in death by step-daughters, Debbie and Clare. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Centerville City Cemetery, 650 East 400 South. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main.