MADISON – James B. Bower, age 84, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in his home in Madison.
He joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. For the next 41 years, he was an outstanding educator and teacher. He served the University with distinction, including work as the Chairman of the Department of Accounting and as a leader in Health Care Fiscal Management. He served on many university committees and was particularly proud of his work on the Athletic Committee where he helped to lead an increase in facility growth and participation in intramural athletics.