E. June Bowman

E. June Bowman 1928-2011 E. June Bowman of Nampa, Idaho passed away April 14, 2011 at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise, Idaho. June was born to Sidney and Bertha Waterhouse, July 12, 1928 in Nampa. She graduated in 1946. During her school years she was active in the School Orchestra and Choir, singing and playing her violin. She met the love of her life Donald Bowman in 1944 and married him right out of High School. June was a 26 year member of the Major and Minors Singing group in Nampa where she sang many solo's and loved to entertain. She lived on Don's family homestead and farmed right along side him. In 1963 they took over the family business of Bowman Sand and Gravel and worked as a bookkeeper until retirement. After Don's death in 2006 she moved to Karcher Estates Retirement Living Center, where the residents and staff became her extended family with lots of support and love. Being a social lady she loved all the activities they had to offer. Besides her husband and children, her passion was reading novels, playing music and always loved singing and entertaining. She also loved to go to her and Don's Silver City Cabin and just watch the time go by on the front porch. She will be missed do much by her family which consists of, son Jerry (Deb), daughter Linda, son Tom (Sue), granddaughters Debi (son Jackson), Kate (James and son Wesley) and numerous other Grandchildren. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m., at Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel 404 10th Ave. S. Nampa, Idaho 83651. Burial will follow at Kohlerlawn Cemetary. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Boise Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1494 Boise, ID 83701 or Elks Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 1100 Boise, ID 83701 Arrangements are under the direction of Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel 404 10th Ave. S. Nampa, ID 83651- 466-3545.