Howard C. Bowman Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Howard C. Bowman (Lima, Ohio), whose life came to an end on May 2, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Bowman and Margaret Bowman (Metzger); his daughter Kimberly Bowman; and his siblings, Helen Layman (late Paul), Lucille Bowman, Vera Mowery (late Richard), Anna Vermillion (late Glen), Leah Doyle (late Robert), Ronald Bowman (late Evelyn), Raymond Bowman (late Vivian), Marvin Bowman (late Evelyn), Harold Bowman (Shirley), Dorothy Miller (late Ralph) and Wilber Bowman (Bonnie).
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Bowman (Herr); his children, Pamela Ovelgonne (Thomas Ayers), Rachel Staup (Hugh Conwell) and Bruce Bowman (Rosanne); his grandchildren, Jennifer Stechschulte (Brian), Jamie Schomber, Jessica Hayes (Erick), Brock Bowman and Brody Bowman; and his siblings, Mary Wolf (late Glen), Janice Bonstedt (late Lon) and Eldon Bowman (Susie). He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Christian School, 750 Brower Road, Lima, Ohio 45801, or Lima Baptist Temple, 982 Brower Road, Lima, Ohio 45801.
