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Jimmy Bowman Obituary
1931- 2009
Jimmy passed away at his home, Wednesday June 17th, 2009, after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's and COPD/ Emphysema. Jimmy was born to Myrtle and George W. Bowman in Kinta, Oklahoma July 6th, 1931. He arrived in California in the mid 1930's and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is an Alumni of Hayward High School and San Jose State University. He is a veteran of the US ARMY during the Korean Conflict. In May of 1956 he married the love of his life, Joan A. Stocks. After about a 5-year time span, working for Western Electric, he moved his growing family to Santa Maria, CA in 1961. He worked as a Communications Technician for ITT/FEC at VAFB for 35 years before retiring in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Joan and his 6 children, Andrew Bowman, Emilie Fouts (Dan), Julie Fernandez (Frank), Mary Prishtina (Bashkim), Cecelia Bowman, and Jennifer Telloian. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, David, Michael & Christina Fouts, Phillip, Eric, & Allie Fernandez, Nicole Weland (Jason) & Rachael Pettus, Daniel Bowman (Rose), Colleen, Karen & Caitlin Riley, Evan, Isaac, Owen & Amelia Telloian and 5 precious great-grandchildren, Grace, Makenna & Dominic Bowman, Alec & Leah Weland. Being from the Bay Area he was an avid Raider's fan and also enjoyed a good game of golf. He was a member of St. Louis de Montfort parish. In his last years he enjoyed spending time gardening and reading to his grandchildren. His deep faith and gentle spirit was a source of strength for our entire family. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Monday, June 22nd from 3:00-7:00 PM with a Rosary at 6 PM at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary, Santa Maria, CA. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Louis de Montfort Church, Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery. A donation to The Alzheimer's Assoc. may be made in his name. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory.
Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Warren and Anne Otte
July 3, 2009
Dear Joan, Mary, and family,
Anne and I give our condolences on the loss of Jim. We will fondly remember his humor and his good nature. We're sure that there's another star in the heavens now. May the Lord give you peace and comfort with the knowledge that Jim is with the Lord in Heaven.
Deepti verma
July 2, 2009
" Dear Mary and family, Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May god give you strenght in this hard time."
Dora Robles
June 23, 2009
Dear Cece, Allie & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with both of you and your family on the passing of your so loved father & grandfather. May the Lord give you strength and comfort at this time and as each day goes by.
Lynn Ventura
June 22, 2009
Dear Joan and Family,
Please accept out deepest sympathy and condolences on Jimmy's passing.
We will be unable to attend the services, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn (Turner) and Tony Ventura
Roy Allen
June 19, 2009
Dear Joan and family,
Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on Jimmy's passing.
Yours truly,
Roy W. Allen
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