Barbara (nee Bemis), 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Charles J. Bower. Survived by her loving children Beth deHamel of Portland, OR and Chuck deHamel of Cincinnati; three step-children Charles, Alison and Steve Bower and five loving grandchildren. Barbara was a native of Cincinnati, graduating from Withrow HS and University of Miami (Delta Gamma). She taught elementary school for a few years before retiring to dedicate herself to raising her family. With her husband Charles of 33 years, after his retirement from General Electric, she enjoyed a wonderful life with a home in Cincinnati and a winter home in Mauii, Hawaii for 20 years. Barbara was an active member of the Montgomery Community Church and Maui Kehei Chapel. In her younger years, she was very active volunteering with children and teaching Sunday School. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Dr., Loveland 45140, where friends will be received from 2:30 until time of service. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Montgomery Community Church or a charity of your choice. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140