Leona M. Bowman

Leona M. Bowman, age 94 of Hastings passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Barry County, December 9, 1916, the daughter of Orville Ernest and Bessie C. (Moore) Burghdoff. Leona attended the Wilcox School. She worked in the food service program for Hastings Public Schools, 1968 - 1978. Leona married LaVerne W. Bowman Sr. on May 5, 1934. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge during the 60's and a member of Grace Lutheran Church since 1964. She also served for the American Red Cross in 1947. \r
Leona was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne W. Bowman Sr, in 1993, son, LaVerne Bowman Jr, 2009, granddaughter, Lori Kay Bowman, 1963, brothers; Gerald, 1974, Arthur, 1996 and Orville Jr., 2010 Burghdoff and sister, Sarah (Artheal) Burghdoff-Belson, 2004. \r
She is survived by her son, Bernard (Barb) Bowman of Hastings, daughter, LuAnn (Dan) Bowman-Haik of Alto, son, Rodney (Marcia) Bowman of Hastings, 13 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 3 step great-great grandchildren, brother, Robert (Martha) Burghdoff of Hastings, Brother-in-law, Richard (Marilyn) Bowman of Lansing and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Keith-deceased) Bowman of Hastings.\r
Visitation will be held, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with the funeral service immediately following visitation at 1:00 pm. Pastor Amy Luckey will be officiating the service. Burial at Rutland Township cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings, MI 49058 or Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome)