Lyle E. Bowers, age 67, of Fort Collins, Colorado died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Fort Collins Health Care in Fort Collins. Lyle was born December 2, 1943 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Ernest and Irene Bowers. Surviving are his sons, Bret C. Bowers and Mitchell W. Bowers both of Fort Collins, Colo.; 4 grandchildren, Damon, Luke, Milo and Gemma Bowers all of Fort Collins, Colo.; and his sister, Janice McAndrew of Bozeman, Montana. Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Patty A. Bowers in 1993. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8426 S. Highway 287, Fort Collins. Memorial contibutions may be made to the Lyle E. Bowers Memorial Fund in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.