Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Rodney Earl "Gator" Bowman

Male 24 Oct - 2019


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  • Name Rodney Earl "Gator" Bowman 
    Born 24 Oct 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201195611 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-233828 
    Died 29 Jun 2019  Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I233828  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Ross Eugene Bowman 
    Mother Joanne Marie Ottmann,   b. 1946,   d. 13 Oct 2018, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F63989  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Judy Lee Melnychuk 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F63990  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BOWMAN, Rodney Earl "Gator" of Rothsay passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack/motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in his 56th year. Cherished husband of Judy (Melnychuk) for 35 years. Dear father of Nicky Melnychuk and Mike Head of Kitchener, Tonya Bowman and Patrick Dineen of Palmerson and Tyler Bowman and Ally Storkey of Kitchener. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas; Sophia, Owen, Jaedyn, Payton, and Brady; Emmett and Ellie. Son of Ross Bowman of Hamilton and the late Joanne Bowman (2018). Brother of Debbie Bowman of Waterloo and Tricia Horst of West Montrose. Brother-in-law of Perry Melnychuk and Michelle Davis. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rod was the president and founder of the Lazy J's Renegade Ryders, previous president of Abate Grey Bruce and past representative for Abate in the Ontario Federation of Clubs. Rod will be sadly missed by all of the associated riders that he met over the years. Predeceased by his son-in-law Rob Fillmore, mother-in-law and father-in-law Gladys and Nick Melnychuk. To honour Rod's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial ride will take place on Saturday July 20, 2019 starting at 12:00pm from the Lazy J's Renegade Ryders Clubhouse, 240 Elora Road, Rothsay, the ride will end at #5, Third Line, Belwood Lake, followed by a celebration of life from 1:00 to 5:00pm.

      BOWMAN, Rodney Earl 'Gator' (no date) Wellington Advertiser. Available at: https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/obituary/bowman-rodney-earl-gator/ (Accessed: 24 May 2024).

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    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Jun 2019 - Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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