Mrs. Ardath Bowers, age 93, of White Cloud, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.  She was a 1937 graduate of Rockford High School.  From 1962 to 1972 Ardath worked for the Meijer store in Cedar Springs.  Since 1942 she was a member of First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs.  Ardath, a godly wife, mother, and grandmother, is survived by her loving husband, Leon “Jack”, whom she married in 1938; children, James and Sharon Bowers, Jerry and Helene Bowers, Nancy and Pastor Mike Bergman, Bruce and Claudia Bowers; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Sevey; and nieces and nephews. The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the gift of everlasting life through Jesus Christ for Mrs. Bowers was held Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs with Pastor Jim Howard and Pastor Mike Bergman officiating.  Interment in Algoma Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs, 233 S. Main Street, Cedar Springs, MI 49319.  Arrangements by The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com