LYLE BOWLES

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LYLE BOWLES 1937 – 2024

Lyle Bowles of Medicine Hat, Alberta went to be with his Lord & Saviour on November 7, 2024 at the of 87 years.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores, his son Scott, his daughter Leann (Gordon), three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother LeVern, two sisters Donna May Moore, BettyAnn Bespflug and a brother-in-law Harvey Wasilow.

He was predeceased by his parents Drexel and Judy Bowles, two sisters Marion and Lillian in infancy, four brothers Delroy, Ronald (Sylvia), Donald (Darlene), Keith (Margaret), three   brothers-in-law Ken Moore, Cliff Bespflug, Benny Ackerman and one sister-in-law Eileen Ackerman.

Lyle was born, raised and educated in the Armstrong Creek and East Farewell area.  He loved sports and with five brothers and two sisters they had a ready made baseball team.  He left home at the age of 15.  For many years he worked on several ranches so he could send money home to support the rest of his family. Lyle also worked at the Manyberries Experimental Station.  It was there, in 1959, that he  made a name for himself in the boxing ring by winning the Golden Gloves of Canada.  He later used this special talent when he worked as a Bartender (Bouncer) in the Maple Creek Commercial Hotel.

In 1964, Lyle married Dolores Wasilow, the same year he started selling Electrolux.  Lyle was a born salesman. Several people told him that he could sell ice to a Eskimo or glasses to a blind man.  During the 24 years he was in the sales field (Electrolux) he broke many records and was the recipient of many awards and many exotic trips.  In 1966, he was the top salesman in Canada. Because of his sales abilities he was able to fulfil his dream and in 1967, Lyle and Dolores were able to purchase their ranch.  Lyle loved working with cattle and riding the range. He was an excellent roper and often kept up to five sets of wresting pairs, at local branding’s.  Although he didn’t have any veterinary training he usually knew when his animals were sick and knew how to treat them successfully.

Lyle loved children and was happiest when he was holding them on his lap or taking them for rides on his horses or quads. His family was very important to him and he was always very proud of their accomplishments. Lyle carried himself with incredible confidence.  He was full of compassion, love and warmth.  His love for people was evident in every thing he did.  He was very tender hearted and generous.  If he saw a need he always tried to fill it.  He had a wonderful  infectious sense of humour and loved making people laugh.  If he could get them laughing he would be laughing along with them but if they were crying he would often be crying too. He had a constant twinkle in his eye, was very quick witted and you often didn’t know what he was going to say or do next.

Lyle radiated his Christian faith. You couldn’t know him long without knowing where he stood spiritually, he was not ashamed of his faith,

In 2009, Lyle and Dolores bought a condo in  Medicine Hat where they were able to enjoy the best of both worlds before they left the ranch in 2024 to move to Medicine Hat.

The funeral service will be held at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Gries officiating.  Interment has taken place at Hillside Cemetery.  To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2