Photo courtesy of WINT & SON FUNERAL HOME INC.
Clarkston, Michigan
Sep 5, 1938 – May 9, 2012
BOWMAN, JOHN ELDEN, of Clarkston; born September 5, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio to Thelma and Samuel Bowman; died May 9, 2012; age 73. Loving husband of Sharon, stepfather of Garrett Simonis. Proud father of Katie (Gordy) Coleman, Karen (Rick) Williams and Mimi (Ralph) Ridings. Cherished Goppa of Emme, Grant and Grace Coleman. Devoted brother of Sam (Grace) Bowman of New York City, Julie (late Jack) McGregor and Gail LeFevre, both of Springfield. Also survived by former spouse Barbara Bowman Schirmer, many nieces and nephews, employees and friends. John was the President and Owner of John Bowman Chevrolet, Inc. for 28 years. Along with his dealership, he supported Clarkston SCAMP, Easter Seals, Clarkston Area Youth Assistance, Angels' Place, The American Red Cross, Clarkston Area Schools, community youth sports teams and music programs. John was a superb athlete, receiving 14 varsity letters in 4 years at Millbrook School in Millbrook, New York and played baseball and basketball at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. John also loved his native Ohio where he owned a family farm near Springfield. Celebration of Life Service Saturday 12:30 pm at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Friday 1-9 pm and Saturday 11 am until time of the service. Memorials may be made to SCAMP or Easter Seals. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com
Read MoreWHEN JOHN DIED I COULD NOT BELEIVE IT. HE WAS IN EXCELLANT HEALTH THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM AND HE ALWAYS TOOK GOOD CARE OF HIS BODY. I WORKED FOR JOHN FOR 6.5 YEARS IN BELLEVILLE, MI AND WE ENJOYED EACH OTHERS COMPANY AND ENJOYED WORKING TOGETHER. I OWE JOHN SINCE HE HELPED ME GET MY FIRST CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN 1980.
DOUG WICKSTROM
May 05, 2022 | Work
Cant believe John been gone for 8 years .
I miss being able to ask him for views on current events, he always was there to listen and give his thoughts on what was going on but let me figure out . I miss John he was a great friend.
He would be proud of whats going on with his legacy great job Bowman Chevrolet
Mike Filice
May 03, 2020 | MI | Friend
Katie, and Karen, and your entire family, I am so sorry to have read about your fathers passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cary
Cary Kaufman
May 14, 2012 | Sealy, TX
My condolences. Tom Thuma, Beta, Denison "61"
May 14, 2012
Sorry for your loss and my condolences to your entire family during this time of mourning.
Jason Golnick
May 13, 2012 | West Bloomfield, MI
I first went to work For Buff Whelan as his Sales Manager in 1974. Buff and John were good friends and from the day John met me he treated me kindly and with respect - something not all of the other Chevrolet dealers did. Later, after I got my own Oldsmobile-GMC dealership and for the next 25 years when our paths continued to cross, he would always take time to say Hi, ask how my business was going and ask if I was all right. Just a true gentleman and one I will always remember fondly.
Jim Muir
May 13, 2012 | Naples, FL
all of the Brownlees going back to yarmouth and tilbury rd . orchard lake country club the schools send our deepist sympathy to all the bowman family our thoughts are with you .
LISA BROWNLEE
May 13, 2012 | SYLVAN LAKE, MI
To all the Bowman and extended family.
John was a great man and i have been very fortunate to have known him. I have many beautiful fond memories of our time together. My thoughts are with you all.
Geelong Australia
Darron Muir
May 12, 2012 | Australia
Karen and family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father so unexpectedly and especially at a time when he was looking forward to more opportunities to be with all of you. My heart goes out to your entire family and I will keep your father in my thoughts and prayers. Donna Medina
Donna Medina
May 12, 2012 | West Bloomfield, MI