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Stephen Bowman Obituary
Stephen Francis Bowman (Steve), passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2008 after an unfortunate battle with cancer; he was 56. Steve, who grew up in Torrance, attended St. Lawrence Martyr School, graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School and attended El Camino College. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur, having owned and operated Village Spirit Liquor store in Redondo Beach, and later Best Protective Coatings, Inc. Steve enjoyed traveling the world, visiting his brother on Guam, and most of all spending time with family and friends. Steve is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melinda; three children, Nicholas (Karenia), Christopher (Meghan), and Elizabeth Bowman, and soon to arrive Grandson Aidan. Services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 6, at 10:00 AM, St. Lawrence Martyr Church, 1900 S. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to South Bay NAMI, P.O. Box 5295, Torrance, CA 90510. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com. Send the family messages, share memories or obtain directions to services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Bowman
Emilie Dodge
September 9, 2008
Dear Melinda & Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in these hard times. Steve was a pleasure to work with over the past couple years, and his smiling voice will be missed. On behalf of all of us here at the office, I offer our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.
Fondly,
Emilie Dodge
F&I Insurance
bill doinoff
September 9, 2008
my name is bill doinoff and as going to 'bishop', steve was in my homeroom. i close my eyes and the timemachine takes me back 36 years. i still see him as well as all of us with life in front of us. as life does we go our own ways. i knew about the liquor store but the rest is amazing. i don't remeber him being mean or unkind. how many people can we say that about? i know that he will fare well and my best to his family that i have never met. good luck steve and i'll see you in that 'homeroom up in the sky'.
Kevin Hazelton
September 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and his family.
Kimi Babbitt
September 6, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I grew up around the corner from Village Spirit, & I pretty much saw Steve every day of my teenage years. He was always the nicest person, & someone who I will never forget. My deepest condolences to your family.
Greg Daraban
September 6, 2008
Mindi and Family I just found about
Steve last night. He was a great guy to work for and a great friend.
As you can tell by the guest book everybody liked him. I know he thought of all of us as his kids
who worked for him. To this day it was the best and most fun job I have ever had. I can still see Steve behind the counter at the store
although that was a while ago.
He was well like by the kids and
and the customers and that is why
he was very sucessful in life.
I wish I could be there today, but
could not get away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the
family.
Greg Daraban Las Vegas, Nv
Village Spirts Crew 1986-1988
Eric Seelig
September 5, 2008
I was one of the Beer Drivers who delivered to Village Spirits all those years ago. Steve became my friend then and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He really was a prince of a man and will be missed by those who knew him. My sympathy to his family. Fond regards,
Matt Jones
September 5, 2008
A great boss and a wonderful friend, Steve would bend over backwards to help you as he did me when I first went to work for him in 1982 at Village Spirits. I was 17. Steve gave me the opportunity of a lifetime and helped me support my way through college and in life. The times we shared are still some of the best in my life and I will cherish them forever. I've been in Japan the last 20 years but Steve found his way to visit me twice. We shared some absolutely priceless times together including some intense bowling games. He was phenomenal! His laugh was priceless, his smile God-given. Thankful that he was part of the steps of seeing Heaven in my life, my thoughts and prayers are with Mindi, Nick, Chris, and Elizabeth. Knowing Steve, he would want nothing more then for us to live life to the fullest and make him proud!
Dennis McGoldrick
September 5, 2008
Dear Mindy, Chris, Nick & Elizabeth,
Steve was always ready to put others first. A truely great person to have known. My family and I will miss him.
Mary Ornelas
September 4, 2008
Dear Mindy & family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We were very surprised by Steve's passing and wish him a happy, peaceful death. WE have many memories of Steve at St. Lawrence and how wonderful he was with you and especially with his parents.
Mary & Danielle Ornelas and family
Jim Stadler
September 4, 2008
The world was a better place with Steve in it. My deepest condolences to Melinda and the family.
Mark & Jane Hebson
September 4, 2008
Dear Mindy, Chris, Nick & Elizabeth,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We are so saddened by Steve's passing. We will always remember his big grin and twinkling eyes, and especially how proud he was of all of you...may he rest in peace.
With love, Mark & Jane Hebson and Family
Sylvia Pierson
September 4, 2008
Steve, I will always be so grateful to you for your kindness, your expression of hope and your wonderful smile given to me when I needed it most. My heart breaks for your family. I really liked you Steve and I will miss you.
Jerri Quintin
September 4, 2008
Mindy, Chris, Nicolas, Elizabeth:
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Steve was always so pleasant, kind-hearted and just plain fun to be around. He always treated me with such respect. I will truly miss seeing him at Francie's house for our get-togethers. Jeff and Shelby also send their condolences. Love, Jerri
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