Richard Ellis Bowman ^{1 2}

  Noted events in his life were:

• He was buried on 21 April 1958 in the Victor Memorial in Victor, IA.

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• His obituary was published in the Victor Record on 21 April 1958 in Victor, IA.

² ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL TO RICHARD BOWMAN

Sudden death came to Richard Bowman April 19, 1958 at the age of 29 years and one day. He was critically injured Friday morning while engaging in his work of plowing, when a rifle accidentally discharged, striking him on the right side of his face. Rushed to the University hospitals in Iowa City, he passed away 24 hours later at 11:05 AM Saturday.

Although the exact details of his accident will never be known, as he regained consciousness for only a brief time, it is possible that the .22 rifle that he had taken along to shoot ground squirrels may have jammed, as it was partially disassembled and there were pliers at hand as though he may have been working on the gun. He was found by his wife when she went to investigate why the tractor had ceased making periodic rounds. Ironically the accident occurred on his birthday and a celebration had been planned by his family for later in the day.

Richard Ellis Bowman was born in Victor, Iowa, April 18, 1929, the son of Ellis Bowman and his wife Elphanee Gerard. Richard lived with his parents in Victor and the past eight years he with his family lived on the farm four miles south of Ladora, Iowa.

He attended the Victor Public School and after graduating from high school here attended Iowa State college for one year. He served in the Army Signal Corps for one year and at the death of his father received his honorable discharge to take care of the farm.

Richard Bowman was united in marriage with Miss Glorine Lyman of Victor on June 1, 1951. This union was blessed with two daughters.

In 1953 he joined Saint James Lutheran Church, where he was a faithful member until his sudden accidental death. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Bowman in 1952.

Surviving are his wife, Glorine and two small daughters, Kathy and Christy; his mother, Mrs. Elpha Bowman; two sisters, Melba (Mrs. Donald Sexton ), Newton, Iowa., and Lois (Mrs. Richard Daniels), Hamburg, Michigan.; one nephew, three nieces, many other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral services were held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the Saint James Lutheran church with the Rev. C. H. Schroeder officiating. His remarks were based on words of the Apostle Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians: "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face; now I know in part; but then I know even as also I am known." Hymns were played on the organ by Mrs. George Keller.

Flower bearers were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pawlak and Mr. and Mrs. Menzo Davis. The pallbearers were Henry Begunck, Arthur Lang, Ronald Mohr, Richard Park, Johnny Pawlak and Ralph Keller. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

The community has lost a very estimable citizen by the death of Richard Bowman. He was industrious, devoted to his family, a lover of good music; he possessed a sunny disposition, and his character was above reproach. "Dick" as he was familiarly known, will indeed be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. The Record joins in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

CARD OF THANKS
Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful neighbors for doing chores, the people who visited us and brought food, to the women who helped prepare meals and to anyone else who has helped in any way; al so for the floral offerings and memorial gifts. Your kindness and thoughtfulness during this time of our great loss shall never be forgotten.
Mrs. Richard Bowman, Kathy and Christy
Mrs. E. R. Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton and Ann
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Daniels and family
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Lyman

(Source: The Victor Record, Victor, Iowa, Apr 21, 1958)
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