Dana Bowser, age 53, of Lubbock, Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of Brad Bowser. Dana’s life, though too short, was filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and her profession.
Born on March 19, 1971, Dana was the daughter of the late Fred Hatter and Judy (Shaw) Hatter. She grew up in Guymon, Oklahoma, and graduated from Guymon High School in 1989. Driven by a desire to care for others, Dana pursued a career in nursing. She earned her associate’s degree in nursing from the Methodist School of Nursing in 1997, embarking on a fulfilling career that spanned over 25 years.
Dana dedicated her professional life to nursing, demonstrating compassion and skill in her care for patients. Beyond her professional life, Dana’s true passion was her family. She was a devoted wife to Brad and a loving mother to her son, Ben Bowser, and daughter, Berkley Bowser, all of Lubbock. Dana embraced life to the fullest, enjoying travel and enthusiastically supporting her children’s sports activities. A social butterfly at heart, she treasured time spent with friends and found joy in the simple beauty of gardening and flowers. Those who knew Dana remember her as fun-loving, loyal, deeply loving, joyous, remarkably strong, truly amazing, and incredibly resilient. Her vibrant spirit touched many lives.
In addition to her husband, Brad, and children, Ben and Berkley, Dana is survived by her brother, Darren Hatter and his wife Amy of Clinton, Oklahoma; and her sister, Darcie Coulson and her husband Jordan of Amarillo. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her. Dana was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held to honor Dana’s memory on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Venue on Broadway, located at 2202 Broadway, Lubbock, TX, next to Combest Family Funeral Home. Elizabeth Abraham will officiate the service. Cremation arrangements and memorial services are being handled by Combest Family Funeral Home. While the family appreciates flowers, they suggest memorial donations be made in Dana’s name to the Joe Arrington Cancer Center in Lubbock, TX, as a meaningful tribute to her life and in support of cancer research and care.
