Lysle L Bower, 50, of Lake in the Hills, passed away on July 22, 2023, with his beloved wife of 23 years, Liana, and their four beautiful children, Briana, Boston, Braylon, and Brooklyn by his side.
Lysle was born in Illinois on March 13, 1973, to parents Vernon “Butch” and Nancy (nee Butts) Bower. He grew up in Batavia. On August 7, 1999, Lysle married Liana Trevino, and together the couple raised four beautiful children.
Lysle had many areas of interest, from showing sheep as a youngster to wanting to fly an F-140 Tomcat. He had a passion for sports as a kid, whether it was playing basketball in the neighborhood or running to the park. He played four sports in school: wrestling, track, football, and basketball. He earned a scholarship to play football and run indoor track at North Park University in Chicago. Lysle worked in transportation and owned his own semi. Lysle and Liana traveled the country before they decided to come home, marry, and start a family. Lysle started as a driver for UPS and then management. He stayed in the transportation industry before finally finding his dream job working for Richards Building Supply as a DOT Compliance Manager. Lysle had love for semi-trucks, military planes, space, science-fiction, and history. He also loved to play videogames, watch movies and TV shows, travel, listen to music, coach youth sports, and most of all be with his family. Lysle was an avid Chicago sports fan. He loved to watch the games on TV, listen to sports talk radio, and go to home games for the Bulls, Cubs, Bears, and Sox. But when it came to sports, nothing brought him more joy than coaching his kid’s youth sports. He had a heart of gold, was a great listener, a gentle giant, approachable, positive, and always saw the good in everything. Lysle had a gift of being able to make an impact on you with one conversation. He was a believer in mankind. His aura was a powerful eternal optimist. He truly was “The salt of the Earth.”
Lysle is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-three years, Liana Bower, his children, Briana Bower, Boston Bower, Braylon Bower, and Brooklyn Bower, his siblings, Steve (Cathy) Bower, and Terri (Bob) Blahnik, Liana’s sister, Jill (Ken) Burgdorf, Liana’s mother, Janet Trevino, and his nieces and nephews, Haley Burgdorf, Jackson Burgdorf, Jocelyn Burgdorf, Daniel Bower, April Bower, Jessie Morris, Krystal Blahnik, and Victoria Blahnik.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Butch and Nancy Bower.
Visitation will be Monday, July 31, 2023, from 4 p.m. to time of service 7 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Donations may be made to the Bower family at https://gofund.me/8201e69c
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772
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Mrs. Bower, Bri, Boston, Braylon, and Brooklyn. We are sending our deepest condolences and prayers to help you through this hardship. If you need help with anything please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I met Lysle at RBS Corporate Headquarters while we were doing employee training this spring. I spoke with him only a few times during our lunches, but he was always such a positive and happy person. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
I met Lysle at RBS Training. He made an impression. Very kind and happy person. What a huge loss! Praying for your family!
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to you all at this time. I work in the same office as Lysle, where he started a few months ago and was very much looking forward to getting to know him better. In his short time with us, he made a real and noticeable impact, receiving raving reviews from the field. Hope that you find peace as you reflect upon his memory.
Mrs. Bower, Bri, Boston, Braylon, and Brooklyn - I worked on the same team as Lysle, he was always so positive and such a delight. He loved you all so much and was so proud of all of you, he talked so highly of you. My prayers for peace and comfort to you and your familes as you go navigate thru this difficult time.
You’re the best family I’ve ever met! We’re so sorry to not have him in our world. He always gave the best hugs at games..even when we faced each other. Forever in our hearts!
Bower family, I too had the pleasure of working with Lysle at Richards. He was the kindest person, perpetually happy. He smiled with pure joy when speaking about all of you. His presence will surely be missed and you will all remain in my prayers. May warm memories of him comfort your hearts forever.
My heart is broken for my Cousin Liana and her beautiful family. Lysle was such an incredible light in all our lives for so many years he will be missed.
Lysle you were one of a kind. It was always a pleasure being able to be around you and you're family and also being around Ken and Jill as well. I will always cherish the great times we've had together and I always will continue to think of you and liana and the kiddos like family . I will mostly miss the fun times,we've had together and ribbing we would always give one another about the Chicago vs St Louis sports,rivalry. Rest easy Brother you will be miss. Love you brother. Love Chris Burgdorf.
My most sincere condolences to Liana and the family. I work in the RBS Corporate offices where I met Lysle earlier this year. While we worked in different departments, most weeks I would catch sight of Lysle and say hello or just throw a quick wave and a smile good morning. On one occasion I remember speaking with Lysle about him looking forward be being off his crutches and then we started talking about our children and the sports they're involved with. I will always remember the joy and love with which Lysle spoke of his family their accomplishments which he was so very proud of. Eternal rest grant him Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with you all at this difficult time. Lysle was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. His spirit lives on through each of you. We’re thankful for the opportunity to have known him.
I’m so sorry for your loss of Lysle. I worked with him for a short time and knew how much his entire family meant to him. He always talked about you a lot and was really proud of all of you. So sorry to have him be taken so soon. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with you all at this difficult time. Lysle was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. His spirit lives on through each of you. We’re thankful for the opportunity to have known him.
We are all heartbroken, Heaven gained an incredible man. The love that your family has is incredible and will guide you through this grief. You are surrounded by so many that were touched by his kindness and gentle spirit. We are sorry that we were unable to attend the wake as we are moving Dante into dental school. But please know we are continuing to pray for all of you and are here for anything you need.
We are all heartbroken, Heaven gained an incredible man. The love that your family has is incredible and will guide you through this grief. You are surrounded by so many that were touched by his kindness and gentle spirit. We are sorry that we were unable to attend the wake as we are moving Dante into dental school. But please know we are continuing to pray for all of you and are here for anything you need.