Shirley Mae Bowerman

1928 - 2020

Shirley Mae Beard Bowerman MACEDON/FARMINGTON - Shirley passed on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at age 91. Shirley was born on Sept. 22, 1928, to the late Mildred Thompson Beard and Melville Beard. She was also predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Ralph E. Bowerman; sisters, Evelyn Newman and Janet Bulman; brother, James Beard; and many other beloved family members. Shirley, Mom, Grandma, Great Great, Aunt Shirley, loved her family more than anything else. She lived her life partnering with Ralph on their dairy farm, raised her three children and loved her grandchildren and every friend they brought home. Their home was always open for a full meal, cup of tea, a listening ear and wise counsel. Shirley had the ability to make every person feel as though they were the most special in the world because each one was. She was involved in many activities during her lifetime, including being a 50-plus member of the Gah-A-Yan-Duk Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, member of South Perinton United Methodist Church, board of elections poll worker, Victor-Farmington Senior Citizens. Shirley was the hostess of countless family holidays, an amazing cook, tireless berry picker, bookkeeper and a woman of kindness, integrity, selflessness and humor. She is survived by her children, Roger (Sheila) Bowerman, Gerald (Linda) Bowerman and Joy (Arnie) Pechler; grandchildren, Colleen Bowerman, Michael Bowerman, Jennifer (Dennis) Harosia, Arnie (Shannon) Pechler IV, Elliotte Bowerman, Adrienne Bowerman and Nathan (Jackie) Bowerman; great-grandchildren, Sage, Myrrhia, Kirra Mae, Kori, Kasy, Savannah, Liliana and Brooklyn; great-great-grandchildson, Stu; sisters- and brothers-in-law, June Bowerman, Kathy and Dick Maltman and Joe Bulman. All services are private. To leave the family an online condolence, to light a digital candle or to upload a photo, please visit Shirley's tribute page at www.murphyfuneralservices.com.