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William H. Bowser purchased the C.E. Bright Company in 1945 after World War II. But how did it all come about? William’s youngest son, Edward, worked for C.E. Bright at the Bright Company. Due to this, William was familiar with the business. At the time, William was a Vice President at the Gospel Trumpet Company. This was another reason he was familiar with the Bright Company: The Gospel Trumpet Company was a printing company and one of their clients was none other than C.E. Bright.
During World War II, Mr. Bright’s son was a great pilot, becoming one of the United States Navy Aces. Unfortunately, his son lost his life in the war and died a hero. Losing the desire to run the business, C.E. approached William to see if he would like to buy the business. William and his wife Wilma began discussing the opportunity that was before them. After much prayer and thought, they decided to purchase the Bright Company in 1945. William, his oldest son Bill, who had recently returned from the war, and his youngest son Edward began running the business out of the family home in Anderson, Indiana.
Bill Bowser was always full of energy and life. Even at age 95, he would come into the office on most days. His bright smile and positive energy were infectious. He served as the President and a Co-Owner of the company until his death in the Spring of 2018.
Bill was a co-pilot of a B-25 Bomber during World War II. After the war, he came home to run the Bright Corporation with his Dad and brother Ed. The three of them built up this tiny business, which was run out of the family home, into the nationwide company it is today. And, as it is said, the rest is history.
In 2022, Bright Corporation joined forces with BerylMartin to bring you the finest in funeral stationery and keepsakes.
Founded in January 2000, BerylMartin is an art, design, and digital print studio located in the Chicagoland area that is committed to creating ideas that promote, inform, educate, comfort, and celebrate life. BerylMartin offers same-day design and production of a wide variety of beautiful, personalized funeral memorial tributes, including brochures, programs, prayer cards, thank-you cards, portraits, casket panels, and photo keepsakes. All personalized BerylMartin tributes are available in over 150 exclusive designs and utilize creative design, state-of-the-art technology, and innovative production techniques to ensure a high-quality tribute families can cherish for a lifetime.
BerylMartin also provides affordable printing and design services for funeral homes, churches, missionary organizations, and community outreach events, and other businesses.
BerylMartin products are available to all Bright Corporation customers. Call 1-877-369-LIFE (5433) or email wecare@berylmartin.com for a complete catalog of BerylMartin personalized tribute products.