Donald Lee Bowman Obituary
The family of Donald Lee Bowman of Portage, Michigan announces his passing on August 13, 2026. Donald, born on January 30, 1930, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Lee Bowman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Roosevelt Bowman and Gerty Florence Bowman (Pemberton); his son Bruce W. Bowman (Ferree Hardy); his wife Joan McClaskey; and his siblings, Bill, Betty and Evelyn.
He is survived by: his son Dan L. Bowman (Kathy); his grandchildren, Ryan, Phillip, Megan, Brooke, Lisa and Bradley; his daughter Sharon M. Herron; his grandchildren, Rebekah, Jacob and Jennifer; his daughter Susan E. Harter (Barton); his grandchildren, Brenna and Austin; his son Brian E. Bowman (Diane); his grandchildren, Amy, Holly, Mindy, Stephen, Carly, Isaac, Stacy, Kelly, Mallory, Jesse, Mark and Avery; his son Michael D. Bowman; and his grandchild Lauren. He is also survived by 45 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Don's memory may be directed to Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (https://www.kzoogospel.org), 448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007, or Alternative Care Centers, 4200 W. Michigan Ave., #100, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.
