Background
Bowers, Paul Duane was born on November 4, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Paul Duane and Arlene Ann (Thomas) Bowers.
Bowers, Paul Duane was born on November 4, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Paul Duane and Arlene Ann (Thomas) Bowers.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois, 1954.
Architect, Roger Allen & Associations, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1957-1960; president, Chairman of the Board, WBDC, Inc., Grand Rapids, since 1960. Director 1st Michigan Bank, Grand Rapids.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957. Fellow American Institute of Architects, Michigan Society Architects (president 1976-1977, Gold medal 1983). Member Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1984-1989), Grand Rapids Athletic Club, Economic Club, Kent Country Club, University Club.
Married Mary Jean Mitchem, June 8, 1952 (deceased February 1984). Children— Paula Bowers Grant, Cassandra Bowers Gezon, Scott Mitchem, Arlene Merrie Early, Julie Elaine. Married Susan Breese Ryan, July 14, 1984.