George I. Bowman age 87 of Nashville, passed away Thursday February 9, 2017, at Magnum Care in Hastings.
He was born May 10, 1929 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Caryl I. and Nettie M. (Stanford) Bowman.
George worked as a crane operator at E.W. Bliss, retiring in 1985. He spent most of his life working on the family farm. He married Christine Dahms on May 3, 1950 in Vicksburg, Michigan. George enjoyed work on the farm, fishing, collecting coins and just joking around and having a good time.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Caryl Bowman (3/18/86) and Nettie Stanford Bowman (3/31/86).
George is survived by his wife, Christine Bowman of Hastings, daughter, Julie (Robert) Ingram, son, Doug Bowman, grandson, Corey Bowman, sister Barbara (Don) Moore of Ohio and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 14, 2017 at 1:00 pm with a visitation 1 hour prior at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Wear your John Deere attire, if you so desire.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter or the Alzheimer's Association.