After years of fighting through the effects of vascular dementia, George was moved into his son's home in the Bitterroot Valley to spend his final weeks with his son Matt, Matt's wife, Michele, and his three grandchildren, McKinzie, Madison, and Cole. On Monday, October 12, 2020, while listening to readings from the Bible, he heard John 3:16 through its entirety and he then took his last breath. George Fowler was a remarkable man with a deep passion for soccer -- as a player, coach, and enthusiast -- as well as an overwhelming affection and adoration for his family.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Etta Mae (Stranahan) Fowler and George J. Fowler, II, and his beloved brother-in-law, John T. Slater. George leaves behind to cherish his memory his dear sister, Barbara Slater (John), nephew, Tim Slater (Kiersten), niece Patricia Slater (Rolf Gasser), son, Matt Fowler (Michele) and daughter, Kym Fowler as well as his three grandchildren, McKinzie, Madison, and Cole.