Donald L. Bowman 1938 - 2017 
Donald L. Bowman, age 79 of Perry, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Tri-Point Medical Center, Concord Twp., Ohio.   He was born May 10, 1938, in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Donald served in the United States Marine Corp.   He was employed by RW Sidley as a sandblaster for over 20 years before he retired.

Donald enjoyed playing the keyboard, singing gospel music.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy L. Bowman;  children, Rebecca Bowman, Timothy Bowman, Leanne Lucas, Kim (Greg) Thom, Keith (Jodi) Lucas, Jr.;  grandchildren, Matthew, Stephen, Michael, Josh (Nikki), Megan, Morgan, Grant and Timothy;  great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Lillian, Anthony.

Preceding Donald in death were his stepson, Kristopher Lucas;  grandson, Ronald Thom;  and parents, Paul and Viola Bowman; and his faithful companion PJ.

A celebration of Donald's life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2017, at New Life Church, 4080 Call Rd., Perry, OH 44081, officiated by Pastor Bill Thompson.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.

Offer condolences at www.brunners.com .
Published in www.News-Herald.com on Oct. 8, 2017.
 



Don Bowman
Wadsworth High School
Graduating Class of 1956   

WHS Projectionists, Discussing the Operation with the Instructor.  From left: Don Bowman, Dick Leavitt, Mr. Kreider (Advisor), and Tony Durieux.
 
WHS Boys Glee Club, 1955-56. 
Row 1: Schrengauer, Kinnard, Heberling, Madden, Heath, Noble.  Row 2: Mr. Sears (Director), Pate, DeLong, Trent, Bowman, Miragliotta, Stripe.  Row 3: Terry, Dipietra, Kilmer, Kazar, Swagler, Ships.  Row 4: Kallgren, Christner, Mast, Bowman, Guiley, King, Reynolds.  
   
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