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John Bowman Obituary
Jacksonville, FL
John Bowman, 82, died in his home in Jacksonville, Sunday, June 10, 2012. John was born in Upstate New York; he often spoke fondly of all the life lessons learned growing up on a farm. John served in the U.S. Army from 1951 through 1953 and, in 1956, attended beauty school. John became an award winning stylist and operated several hair salons, including John's Beauty Ranch. When chemical allergies forced a change, John went to work on the railroad, retiring in 1996 from the west yard in Croton-on-Hudson as a conductor. In 1998, John moved to Florida with his beloved Pernie (Ann) Gilbert, also formerly of Utica, NY, where they lived in West Palm Beach and then Jacksonville. John was known to all as a generous, caring person who always had or made time for anyone. Quick with a joke, he was always smiling. John was a spiritualist, a believer of Huna philosophy, and a life member of the American Society of Dowsers. John taught us to see the world through new eyes and truly accept that there is more to our journeys than what seems before us. He will be missed. John is survived by sons and step-sons, Jack Bowman III, Eugene Davis, Randy and Sandy Grant, and Glen Wieger; brother and best friend, Richard Bowman; sister Shirley Ward; two granddaughters, Emily and Caroline; special cousin, Judy Drexler; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. John was predeceased by siblings, Madlyn Gonyea, Greta Cleary, and Gary Bowman. Private arrangements will be in Florida. Corey - Kerlin Funeral Home, Jackson-ville, Florida assisting the family.
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Uncle John on the beach
Naomi Lynn
June 8, 2013
Lisamarie Garza
June 27, 2012
Uncle John you will never be gone my heart and mind will always feel your precence when I can't pick pu the phone I will just speak in my heart and know some how you will help me figure everything out I will always love you my favorite one and remember that you were ther when I needed you the most I will just miss picking up phone to have you help me with my spirtual healings Please tell my Uncle Gary and my Grandmother madeline my Aunt greta and my sweet greatgrandma and greatgrampa I love them all and miss them dearly but most of all I will miss you the most my heart is missing you and it will never be whole again there will always be an emptyness Thank You for all that you did for me and my family I will look for you in your crystal ball all my love Lisamarie Garza
Thomas Chromczak
June 17, 2012
On John's annual summer visits to Utica to see his Brother and Sister-in-Law Dick & Jean, he would always stop next door to chat. I looked forward to these chats because he would weave in some knowledge or wisdom on the topic. John would leave me feeling as though I had been given a gift and the chats would always end with both of us smiling.
My you rest in God's merciful comfort John.
Colleen Howes
June 15, 2012
Will be missed by many. I learned the words life experiences, that has helped alot.Now your in a new world, it shall be restful an loving to you. Miss an love you. Colleen Gene
June 15, 2012
Well Big Boy. It's hard to say good bye this way, but I understand. Thank you so much for every thing. Tell Ma and Pa I said say hello... tell Gary I love him... Until we meet again,
Love and lite
Carol
June 14, 2012
John Bowman was one of the most loved men
ever. I will miss him so much, but will
always remember his kind, generous, and loving heart.
Dee (Gilbert) O'Brien (San Diego CA)
June 13, 2012
John, you will be truley missed. Even though we didn't see you much, you always kept in touch in other ways and we are grateful for that. I believe that you are in a better place and that you are free of any pain .Your spirit I pray will live on in all that loved you! God speed,John. Mimi and Jim Berger(Peoria, Arizona)
June 13, 2012
So sorry to hear about John's passing, my mom (deceased) Lydia J Campola, worked with John for many years. He opened his home up to our family, and we spent many a wonderful time with him and his family. John rest in peace , and our deepesty sympathy to your wife and family.
The family of Lydia J Campola
June 13, 2012
To the Bowman family:
I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. i have been a friend of John's Family for many years. Lewis Smith
Washington Mills, NY
Margaret Gibson
June 13, 2012
Uncle John thank you for being such an awesome uncle and friend. Im sure you are happy to see our family members that passed before you and although it causes heartache, Im glad you are painfree. We shall meet again and fly to the music of the heavens one day. I love and miss you always! Love Peggy (little)
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