Saloma Martin

Other Events:

• Name: Saloma Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306770
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Saloma — Cyrus B. Bowman. Cyrus (son of Rev. John B. Bowman and Esther M. Brubacher) was born 1 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1989; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Edwin — Nancy B. Martin. (daughter of Noah W. Martin and Hannah M. Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misfortune: killed in accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219726

Notes:

Bowman, Orvie

Passed away into the loving hands of his Lord and Saviour on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the age of 48 as the result of an accident.
Beloved husband and best friend of Heather (Hoffman) Bowman of Elmira. Devoted and unconditionally loving father of Jaron, Danya and Karis. Precious son and son-in-law of Edwin and Nancy (Martin) Bowman of RR 1, Elmira, and Helena (McNeill) Hoffman and the late Allan Hoffman (2020) of Elmira. Brother and brother-in-law of Arnold and Selina Bowman, Arlene and Earl Bowman, Paul and Leslie Bowman, Vera and James Bowman, Andy and Giselle Bowman, Nora and David Reist, Elsie and Clarence Brubacher, Martha and David Martin, the late Rodney Hoffman (1992), and Philip and Elizabeth Hoffman.

Orvie will be lovingly remembered by the extended Hoffman and Bowman families, including his many nieces and nephews.
Orvie was a highly respected leader and colleague as the Chief Financial and Investment Officer at MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates), and in previous roles at Allianz Global Assistance Canada, Sun Life Financial, Schlegel Villages, and Manulife Financial. He was also a board member at Ray of Hope, and a valued volunteer at several other organizations. He will be deeply missed by his Woodside Church family in Elmira, and his wide network of friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Please visit Orvie's tribute page to leave condolences, and to stream the online service which will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Donations in memory of Orvie may be made to MEDA's strategic plan 'Towards an Equal World' or Ray of Hope either directly or through the funeral home.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

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Elmira cyclist described as incredibly kind, caring and a 'well-respected leader'

ELMIRA - Orvie Bowman is being remembered by friends and colleagues as an incredibly kind, thoughtful and genuine person.

The 48-year-old father of three died on Friday after he was involved in a collision while biking in his hometown of Elmira.

Waterloo Regional Police said emergency services were called to Arthur Street North, near Florapine Road at around 6:50 p.m. on Friday after the driver of a pickup truck hit a cyclist from behind. Police said an 18-year-old from Mount Forest was behind the wheel of the pickup.

No charges have been laid, and police said the investigation is ongoing.

Police said they will not identify the man who was killed in this incident, but Bowman's family has confirmed his identity.

Bowman was the Chief Financial and Investment Officer at MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) based in Waterloo. On the company's website, a page was created in his memory.

"Orvie was incredibly bright and disciplined as our CFIO, and we will miss his warmth, sense of humour, quick wit, and caring nature," wrote president and CEO of the company, Dr. Dorothy Nyambi.

"His passion for helping others made him an invaluable part of our MEDA family. The entire MEDA family mourns the loss of a colleague, a family man, and our friend."

A Go Fund Me page has been created in support of his family. On the page, people shared stories of how they knew Bowman and described the impact he had on their lives.

Christine Walter said she was hired by Bowman in 2014. She describes him as a great boss and a fantastic person who will be dearly missed.

"He really cared about his people and was a very intelligent and well-respected leader," she wrote.

Rick Brunet wrote "Orvie will always be remembered by me as someone who genuinely cared about people and had the courage to always advocate for doing the right thing. He was a special individual who adored his family, supported his friends and with his mild manner, won the hearts of everyone he touched."

In his obituary, Bowman is described as a valued volunteer at several organizations and a board member at Ray of Hope. He was an active member of the Woodside Church community and had a wide network of friends.

"Elmira Cyclist Described As Incredibly Kind, Caring And A 'Well-Respected Leader'". 2021. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/04/29/elmira-cyclist-described-as-incredibly-kind-caring-and-a-well-respected-leader.html.

Orvie — Heather Anne Hoffman. (daughter of Allan Hoffman and Helena May McNeill) [Group Sheet]