Burke Vere Sower, 96, passed away in his sleep at Park Place Assisted Care, Nampa, Idaho on March 18, 2017.  He was born to Forrest and Lillian Sower December 26, 1920, in Wilder, ID and then they moved to Nampa, where he graduated from Nampa High School.  He attended the College of Idaho and University of Idaho, obtaining his Bachelor degree in music.  He married Virginia Imbs at Fort Lewis, Washington July 5, 1942 and served in the US Army & Air Force from 1941-45.  He went on to receive his Master’s degree in music from the U of I.  He served as Band Director for 30 years in Kendrick, ID and Pomeroy and Auburn Washington.  He came from a family of music and spent his entire life involved in music, serving as choir director in different churches for many years, and was an accomplished saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist.  He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and served whenever and wherever there was a need.  He was preceded in death by his wife his siblings, Doyle, twin brother Irwin, and sister Mary Beaman.  He is survived by his two sons, Dennis of Meridian, ID and wife Muriel; and Forest of Beaverton, OR and wife Tamra; grandchildren Damian of Morrison, CO, Matthew of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Sarah Hansen of Boise, ID,  children of Dennis and Muriel; and Jennifer Miyamoto of Seattle, WA., daughter of Forrest; and 10 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.