Steve Bowers, 69, of Colusa, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, following a seven-month battle with esophageal cancer.
Steve was born April 16, 1957, in Brawley, California, to Bill and Leta Bowers. He spent most of his life in Colusa and graduated from Pierce High School in 1975. He worked for Reading Oil for more than 30 years.
In 1990, Steve married Linda Bowers in Reno, Nevada.
Steve was an avid New Orleans Saints fan who also enjoyed sprint car racing, NASCAR, bowling and golf. He was a member of the Colusa Golf Course and proudly bowled a perfect 300 game at the Colusa bowling alley.
Steve is survived by his wife, Linda Bowers; children, Lindsey Bowers, Joseph Bowers (Carissa) and Katie Bowers (Robert Rodriguez); grandchildren, Jade Bowers, Kaden Ockerman, Jaxson Bowers, Easton Bowers, Eva Bowers, Madison Bowers and Avery Rodriguez; and great-grandchildren, Miguel Munoz and Evaleta Munoz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Leta Bowers; grandmother, Pearl Bennett; and grandson-in-law, Miguel Munoz.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 2441 Hall, 108 E. Main St., Colusa.
In honor of Steve’s love of football, family and friends are encouraged to wear apparel representing their favorite football team. Those without a favorite team are welcome to wear black, gold or white, the colors of his beloved New Orleans Saints.