Mabel Bowman
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Mabel Bowman, 102 years old, has died peacefully in her home in Lawrence on August 24, 2019. Known to many as “Bubbles”. Mabel was born on June 22, 1917, in North Dakota. After helping on the family farm in her early years, Mabel moved to the Kansas City area in 1936 during the depression years when she met Ed Bowman. They were married in 1937 and moved to Lawrence where they owned and operated Bowman Radio, TV and Neon Company for many years. She is survived by seven children, Kathleen Shuck, Cheryl Bowman-Standing, Linda Allen, all of Lawrence, Charles Bowman, South Dakota, Thomas Bowman, Arizona, Becky Bowman Collier, Washington, and Gerald Bowman, Baldwin City, Kansas. She has 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Sophie Barstad; all eight siblings; husband, Ed; and sons, Eddie, David, Donald and John Bowman.
Mabel was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church for more than 75 years, and her family and her church were the two focal points of her life. Mabel loved her family foremost, her church, Kansas Jayhawks and Royals Baseball. Her cooking and baking were legendary and her pies and cookies were coveted by all. Mabel was the Matriarch of the Bowman clan and will always be remembered lovingly and missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m. one hour prior to her service.
Private burial at Hubbel Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
We are so sorry to hear of Mabel’s passing. She was truly one of a kind. You and we were blessed to have her in our lives as long as we did. We know you will miss her terribly but we are completely sure that she is alive and well in Heaven. God surely loved her to have given her such a wonderful family and He is beyond a doubt blessing her with a wonderful reunion with all of those she has loved and lost. God Bless you all.
Kathy, I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I know how difficult it is to give up a loved one regardless of their age. Your mother was surely a blessing to all who knew and loved her. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that she lived a wonderful life, and I know you will deeply miss her. My God give you and your siblings comfort during this time.
Kathy, Cheryl, and Linda, Tom and I are sending our condolences on the loss of your mother. She lived a long wonderful life and had a beautiful family to enjoy. Sending our love
God Bless you all.
Cheryl and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your sweet “Bubble’s” passing. I am so glad I got to meet her. She was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever met.
Hold on to all of your wonderful memories.
Blessings,
Kenna
Kathy, sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I remember my mother and her at Trinity bible study for several years. You will have wonderful memories.
To all the Bowman children, I have many wonderful memories of your mother. I was fortunate to spend time with your mother at Trinity Lutheran Church. And I will always cherish the many times I was a guest in your home. Your home was full of love and laughter, a special trait of your mother along with her beautiful smile. You are in my prayers.
Shirley Shirk Anderson
I was so sad to hear of Mabel’s passing. She was such a dear sweet person and always made everyone feel so welcome.. Our prayers go out to the family