John E. Fowler

June 18, 1938 - January 17, 2017

John "Ed" Fowler of Newberg, Oregon, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2017. Ed was born in Roseburg, Oregon on June 18, 1938 to Millard and Geraldine Fowler. On September 6, 1958 he married the love of his life Patricia Jean Fowler. Together they had two children Steven and Susan. After he graduated high school he worked as Parts Manager for Hansen Chevrolet in Roseburg for 8 years. In 1964 moved to Albany, Oregon and worked as Parts Manager for Stoddard Chevrolet. In 1971, he decided he would like to venture into owning his own business. He moved his family to Newberg to open a new Arctic Circle franchise in March 9171. After running this business for 24 years he decided it was time to retire. Retirement didn't last long as he loved to service customers and went on to work for Sears until he officially retired for good in 2006 . Ed had a love for the outdoors, RVing at the McKenzie River and Oregon Beaches. He also had a love of cars which he had a business Mr. Ed's Collectibles. Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Fowler Gordon Gutowski, and his mother and father. Ed is survived by his wife Patricia, son Steve Fowler, daughter Susan Kastel, grandson Jordan Kastel, granddaughter Madison Kastel and Lola his beloved dog.