David graduated from East St. Louis High School and briefly attended BAC. He married the love of his life, Barbara Bell, on August 20, 1966 at St. Theresa’s in Belleville and together they had two children, Brian and Debbie. David was passionate about classic cars, he enjoyed fishing in Valmeyer, taking Caribbean cruises with his wife, playing slots, and spending time at the Swansea Moose Lodge. David was extremely sociable and never met a stranger. He started his career in electrical, but later became an over-the-road trucker which he did for nearly 40 years and impressively was part of the million mile club, twice!
Surviving to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara (nee Bell) Bowman; children, Brian (Gretchen) Bowman and Debbie Bowman; grandson, Blake Bowman; sister, Elaine Robinson; niece, Leslie Curry; aunt, Patricia “Pat” Maschhoff; sisters-in-law, Carol (Don) Brown and Dorothy (Lane) Gilbert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norton J. Bowman and Lois L. (nee Molt) Bowman; brother, Dwayne Robinson; and parents-in-law, Lawrence and Geraldine Bell.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, November 24, 2023, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL. David will be laid to rest at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeViewFuneralHm.com for the Bowman family.
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