John Bowman obituary: John Bowman's Obituary, Syracuse

In Memory Of
John A. Bowman
1930 - 2019

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Obituary photo of John Bowman, Syracuse-NY

In Memory Of
John A. Bowman
1930 - 2019

John A. Bowman, 89, of North Syracuse, passed away June 24, 2019.

John was born in Syracuse, New York, on January 9, 1930, to the late Arthur and Genevieve Wheeler Bowman.

He was a corporal in the US Army, serving in the Korean War.

He was a member of the LDS Church for 58 years, where he was a High Priest.

John retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 30 years of service and was a member of the NALC, and NAPS. He was a Chief of Security for Franciscan Security for 30 years.

He enjoyed traveling, and was very active in genealogy, but most importantly he loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Don Heid; two grandsons, Paul Heid, and Mathew (Meagan Ernestine) Chiumento.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Beatrice Bowman; three daughters, Donna Heid, Sherry Bowman, and Sheila (Richard) Chiumento; granddaughter, Joy Stephany; five grandsons, John Heid, Aaron Heid, Justin (Christy) Bowman, Dan (Sandy) Chiumento, and Corey Chiumento; 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, June 27, from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse, NY. Additional calling hours will take place from 10am-11am at the LDS Church, 4889 Bear Rd, Liverpool, NY, where a service will follow at 11am.

Interment to take place at Maplewood Cemetery, LaFayette, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Church, 4889 Bear Rd, Liverpool, NY.

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John A. Bowman, 89, of North Syracuse, passed away June 24, 2019.

John was born in Syracuse, New York, on January 9, 1930, to the late Arthur and Genevieve Wheeler Bowman.

He was a corporal in the US Army, serving in the Korean War.

He was a member of the LDS Church for 58 years, where he was a High Priest.

John retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 30 years of service and was a member of the NALC, and NAPS. He was a Chief of Security for Franciscan Security for 30 years.

He enjoyed traveling, and was very active in genealogy, but most importantly he loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Don Heid; two grandsons, Paul Heid, and Mathew (Meagan Ernestine) Chiumento.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Beatrice Bowman; three daughters, Donna Heid, Sherry Bowman, and Sheila (Richard) Chiumento; granddaughter, Joy Stephany; five grandsons, John Heid, Aaron Heid, Justin (Christy) Bowman, Dan (Sandy) Chiumento, and Corey Chiumento; 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, June 27, from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Syracuse, NY. Additional calling hours will take place from 10am-11am at the LDS Church, 4889 Bear Rd, Liverpool, NY, where a service will follow at 11am.

Interment to take place at Maplewood Cemetery, LaFayette, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Church, 4889 Bear Rd, Liverpool, NY.

To share a memory of John, or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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Service

Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00am
Calling Hours 10 - 11am The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Interment

Berwyn (Maplewood) Cemetery
Berry Road, Lafayette, New York

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

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