John Sowders

1866–1939 (age 73)

businessman

Biography

John Sowders (1866–1939) earned respect as a businessman attentive to both the needs of commerce and the people who drove it forward.

He brought steadiness to his work and a generous spirit to civic efforts, leaving a calming influence that endures at Crown Hill Cemetery.

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