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BILLY BOWMAN Obituary

87, of Ontario passed away on Oct. 23, 2010 at Inland Christian Home in Ontario, CA. He was born April 9, 1923 in Bloomington, Illinois and lived in the Pomona Valley for 56 years. He worked as a warehouseman for 30 years. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, and WWII Marine/Paratroopers Association of Survivors. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII, where he was awarded the Silver Star for heroism on Iwo Jima. He enjoyed reading, attending Marine Corp Reunions, hunting and his family. He is survived by his wife Bernice Mildred Marie Bowman; daughters Dale Schafer, Joyce Miller and Maureen McNaboe; his son Mark Bowman; his grandchildren Kelly Miller, Shannon Bowman, Daniel McNaboe and Samantha Bowman; and his great-granddaughter Brooklyn Bowman. He is also survived by his son-in-laws Donald Schafer, Keith Miller, and Michael McNaboe and his daughter-in-law Diann Bowman. Graveside services will be at 11:30AM, on Monday, Nov. 1st, 2010 at Riverside National Cemetery. Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Oct. 29, 2010.

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Linda McCrary Holdzkom

October 24, 2011

Dear Maureen, I have such nice memories of your mother and your father always making me feel so welcome in your home in MHS days, especially when you had slumber parties in your converted family room. Mr. Bowman was the gracious driver, both picking up and dropping off. Mark was the adorable younger brother. Joyce and Dale were the sweet big sisters. I was aware of your father's deep patriotism for our country and admired him so much for that. The world is a better place because he was here. My sincere condolences to your sweet mother, to your entire family, and to you my friend.

Vicki Allen

November 8, 2010

Bernice, Maureen, Dale, Joyce and Mark: My sympathy to you all. By sharing dinner with you and Bill, I learned how lovely it could be to share time with a loving, intelligent family. Bill's laconic style made his words stand out more. I am deeply saddened by his passing.

Richard Kruse

November 7, 2010

Mrs. Bowman, Maureen, Dale, Joyce, Mark and families: My deepest sympathy to all of you. I have many fond memories of the times I have spent visiting your family and my talks with Mr. Bowman. I will miss him.

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