Philip (Bud) Blowers

Philip (Bud) Blowers
November 30, 1925 ~ September 24, 2017
Philip (Bud) Blowers, age 91, longtime Western Slope resident, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home. Bud was born November 30, 1925 to George Harold (Hap) and Elizabeth (Troudt) Blowers in Olathe, CO. He spent his childhood in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School. Bud married Effie Mills on December 14, 1947 in Montrose, and this year would have been 70 years together.
Bud served his country in the United States Navy from 1945 through 1946. He was a member of the Cowboy Polo Club for many years and his horses were his life. Horseback riding and farming were his lifelong passion. Bud enjoyed the great outdoors and spending time with his family and working in his shop.
Surviving family members include his wife, Effie; two sons Danny Blowers and Donnie Blowers and daughter-in-laws Charlotte and Barbara all of Montrose, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his sister Cornelia Kishbaugh. Condolences may also be sent the family at www.crippinfuneralhome.com by signing the online guest book.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Grand View Cemetery, West of Montrose. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory in Montrose is assisting the family.