DON LEE BOWMAN

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing and the void he has left to family, friends and strangers alike. From the other entries in this guest book, it looks like Don was not aware of how many people loved him and how many people whose day he made brighter just by his presence. Memories of yesterday cannot replace his presence but are comforting nonetheless. Deepest sympathy goes out to Suzie, Travis, and April from all of us at Brill Eye Center.

Don's smiling face and kind words provided many good mornings for me over the last 10 years. I pray peace for his family and comfort for all who knew and were blessed by his life.

I didn't know Don personally, but I often stopped in at the HyVee gas station and he was always there with a smile and friendly word. I will miss seeing him, he was a constant in a chaotic world. I send my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends and all the other regulars that will sorely miss his kindness.

RIP Don. You will be dearly missed. I worked nights at the store YEARS ago, I can still remember Don coming in every morning to pick up the papers for the gas station.After a long hard night of stocking that store it was always nice talking to him, that man had a contaigious smile at 5am!! :) You will be missed!My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the Hy-vee family!!

I am a regular at HyVee gas and Don was a very welcome reminder of kindness and gentleness. He always called me "darlin" and made me feel special no matter how early I arrived. We would exchange sports comments and brief comments about our teams. I will miss his presence and his kind words. Everyone at HyVee gas loved him and on numerous occassions would tell me that "Don is the best boss I have had". Even though Don just touched my life in passing he made a difference in my day.

The warmth and kindness-the generous spirit of Don Bowman will be remembered and treasured. Don touched many lives daily with his gentle smile. Don was never too busy to express his concern and care for others. He adored his employees who loved him in return. Don knew how to bring out the best in his young workers. Don made a positive impact in each day that I was blessed to share with him for brief moments. I know I am not the only daily visitor to his store who will so miss him...(it's...

Don was a person who was kind,considerate,loving, honest and open to others without regard to return. His life was woven with the golden thread of caring concern for others making him truly an important part of the lives he touched. Don will be missed but not forgotten.

Don will be greatly missed at the Mission Hy-Vee store. His smile and gentle, kind ways touched so many. We all send our prayers and deepest sympathy to his family in this sad and difficult time. Nancy Pagel