Dr. Harry Pitkin Bowes

Dr. Harry Pitkin Bowes

1935 – 2017

Dr. Harry Pitkin Bowes of Erie, Colorado, passed away June 20, 2017, after an extended illness, surrounded by family and friends.

Dr. Bowes received his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1957 and his master’s degree in 1959.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 12, 1935 to Margaret Pitkin and John G. Bowes, he was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers James and John and is survived by brother William of Houston, wife Dana, son Bob (Debbie) their sons Matt and Chris (Sarah) great grandson Alex; son Jim (Karen) their daughter Anya; daughter Margaret (Richard) their son, Quinn.

During his childhood Dr. Bowes spent summers working on the farm of his grandparents Harry and Anna Pitkin of Burlington Junction.

After graduating, he became the Assistant Dean of Men at Northwest and wed Carolyn Sue Ogden of Maryville. He went on to receive his Ed. D from the University of Colorado and later served as president of Dakota State College and the University of Southern Colorado. He was also executive director of Colorado Counties Inc. from 1978 to 1991.

Many will remember him as an avid outdoorsman and for his adventurous spirit and his dedication to family and community.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Missouri State University scholarship fund of the donor’s choice.

Future family service at Ohio State Cemetery.