Robert C. Rob Bowman

BOWMAN Robert C. Rob Bowman Had career in industrial and commercial real estate, 47 Robert C. Rob Bowman, 47, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at home, after an unprecedented and hard fought battle with bone cancer. Friends and relatives may gather at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 EltonAdelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township, on Thursday, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., with his funeral service at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment is private. For directions, information or condolence messages to the family, visit claytonfuneralhome.com. Rob was born in St. Paul, Minn., and moved with his family to New Jersey at age 5. He had many passions, including martial arts, where he was a 3rd degree black belt, and an overall standout. He was a superb skier, with a love for the Black Diamonds and moguls with a fearless passion. Rob loved trips to the Caribbean with his wife, son and friends, and where he and his wife felt they belonged and would retire and grow old together. His heart and soul WAS the Caribbean! He was an avid weightlifter and lived an exemplary, healthy lifestyle. Mr. Bowman worked for over two decades in industrial and commercial real estate, and was well-respected and revered by all those with whom he worked and came in contact. Most of all, in his own words, My job is to make my wife as happy as possible. That is what I love to do. And he did. That was just one example of the most unselfish, caring and kind nature everyone saw in Rob. He was never unkind. Mr. Bowman was predeceased by his mother, Barbara Bowman, and leaves his wife of 20 years, Bonny Rae Bowman (nee Greenberg); his beloved son, Ross, whom he loved dearly; his father, David and his wife, Christina; his mother-in-law and friend, Rita Gold, with whom he shared an especially close relationship; a sister, Alison, in Virginia; his in-laws in Arizona; many friends, including his childhood friend, Mike Pierce, and dear friends, Dale, Kenny, Glory, Debbie, Jonathan and Lori, to name a few. He also leaves the family dog, Hobbes, who has given us the consistency and smiles needed during this very challenging year. He was grateful to all his cousins-in-law, who did so much to help during his illness, as well as friends and neighbors. Rob will be painfully missed by many; most of all, the love of his life, best friend and partner, Bonny. For those who desire, memorial contributions in Robs memory may be made to Feed The Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101-0036, and would be appreciated.