Obituary of John Bowman

John Bowman of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA formerly of Washington Township, NJ died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA at the age of 88. Born September 2, 1919 in Washington, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Vanover) Bowman. He was the husband of the late Eleanor nee-Schamp Bowman who died in 1995, they were married for 52 years. He was active in many organizations having served on boards of education, the township committee and zoning board of adjustment including terms as president and mayor. He was the school Administrator at Warren Hills Regional for 13 years retiring in 1985 prior to that he was Plant Engineer, employed by Belvidere Celanese Coating Co., Belvidere, NJ form 26 years Military: He served as an officer during World War II in the Air Force. Memberships: He was a member of the Mansfield Lodge F & AM of Mansfield, NJ, the Valley of Trenton Scottish Rite Consistory Former member of the Washington Kiwanis and former president from 1977-1978 of Washington, NJ He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington where he was an elder and former property maintenance chairman. Education: Graduate of Washington High School, Washington, NJ, graduate of Lafayette University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and was a Lic. Professional Engineer he also attended Kean College of Elizabeth, NJ Survivors: Daughter: Katherine And Husband Michael Craig Easton, PA Son: Terrence And Wife Mary Bowman Summerfield, NC Daughter: Debra And Husband Milton Bowman-Cohen Colorado Springs, CO 4 Grandchildren: Andrew, Cristin, Elizabeth And Joseph Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, Jan 10th, at the First Presbyterian Church, 40 East Church Street, Washington, NJ under the direction of DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc. Internment will follow at the Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton, NJ Interment will be private at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, 40 East Church Street, Washington, NJ 07882 or The Miller Memorial Blood Center of Bethlehem, PA or The American Cancer Society, 600 First Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869 Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Corinne I was fortunate to have know Jack Bowman all my life. A gentleman of integrity, he was an asset to his family, his church, and his community. He and Eleanor were a great team, and it's good to know that they are together again. Kathy, Debby, Terry-my thoughts and prayers are with you an your families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: susie broad My sincere sympathy , i will miss Jack, He was a very faithful patron of mine. He will be missed in my beauty salon, by myself and others, such a wonderful man to have known. I will also miss seeing him at breakfast at the nazareth diner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To all the family: Words alone cannot express the sadnesss that those close to you are feeling for the passing of your loved one May you find comfort in knowing that you have4 friends to support you at tis timme of sadness. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY James & Muriel Breslin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Kathy and family, Our hearts are saddened by the passing of your dear father. Joe remembers your Dad well as he worked with him at Celanese for many years. Your Dad was always kind and gentle. As situations changed at Celanese, contact was minimal until a few years ago we would see you and Dad at the 25th St.Tick Toc Restaurant. We are sorry that we cannot attend the Memorial Service tomorrow due to another committment. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Jack, rest in peace.God Bless. Ann and Joe Hughes Philllipsburg NJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Siepie Herman I was saddened to learn of Jack's passing He was always a professional and helped many new Business Administrators, like myself, when we were starting out. Everyone in our field has tremendous respect for Jack, and he will be missed. John Bowman of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA prior to that he resided in Washington Township, NJ died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA at the age of 88. Born September 2, 1919 in Washington, NJ, he was the Son of the late John and Margaret (Vanover) Bowman. Husband of the late Eleanor nee-Schamp Bowman who died in 1995, they were married for 52 years. He was active in many organizations having served on boards of education, the township committee and zoning board of adjustment including terms as president and mayor. Predeceased by his parents, He was the school Administrator at Warren Hills Regional for 13 years retiring in 1985 prior to that he was Plant Engineer, employed by Belvidere Celanese Coating Co., Belvidere, NJ form 26 years Military: He served as an officer during World War II in the Air Force. Memberships: He was a member of the Mansfield Lodge F & AM of Mansfield, NJ, the Valley of Trenton Scottish Rite Consistory Former member of the Washington Kiwanis and former president from 1977-1978 of Washington, NJ He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington where he was an elder and former property maintenance chairman. Education: Graduate of Washington High School, Washington, NJ, graduate of Lafayette University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and was a Lic. Professional Engineer he also attended Kean College of Elizabeth, NJ Survivors: Daughter: Katherine And Husband Michael Craig Easton, PA Son: Terrence And Wife Mary Bowman Summerfield, NC Daughter: Debra And Husband Milton Bowman-Cohen Colorado Springs, CO 4 Grandchildren: Andrew, Cristin, Elizabeth And Joseph Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, Jan 10th, at the First Presbyterian Church, 40 East Church Street, Washington, NJ under the direction of DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc. Inurnment will follow at the Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton, NJ Interment will be private at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, 40 East Church Street, Washington, NJ 07882 or The Miller Memorial Blood Center of Bethlehem, PA or The American Cancer Society, 600 First Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869 Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Corinne I was fortunate to have know Jack Bowman all my life. A gentleman of integrity, he was an asset to his family, his church, and his community. He and Eleanor were a great team, and it's good to know that they are together again. Kathy, Debby, Terry-my thoughts and prayers are with you an your families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: susie broad My sincere sympathy , i will miss Jack, He was a very faithful patron of mine. He will be missed in my beauty salon, by myself and others, such a wonderful man to have known. I will also miss seeing him at breakfast at the nazareth diner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To all the family: Words alone cannot express the sadnesss that those close to you are feeling for the passing of your loved one May you find comfort in knowing that you have4 friends to support you at tis timme of sadness. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY James & Muriel Breslin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Kathy and family, Our hearts are saddened by the passing of your dear father. Joe remembers your Dad well as he worked with him at Celanese for many years. Your Dad was always kind and gentle. As situations changed at Celanese, contact was minimal until a few years ago we would see you and Dad at the 25th St.Tick Toc Restaurant. We are sorry that we cannot attend the Memorial Service tomorrow due to another committment. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Jack, rest in peace.God Bless. Ann and Joe Hughes Philllipsburg NJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Siepie Herman I was saddened to learn of Jack's passing He was always a professional and helped many new Business Administrators, like myself, when we were starting out. Everyone in our field has tremendous respect for Jack, and he will be missed.