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Daniel M. Bowman

Male 1877 - 1949  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Daniel M. Bowman was born 11 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43074932
    • Name: Daniel M. Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-537.6
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Miller
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    DANIEL M. BOWMAN

    Daniel M. Bowman, 71, Elmira, died at the K-W Hospital Monday afternoon following an operation a week ago. Mr. Bowman was born in Woolwich Township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi B. Bowman.

    In 1902 he married Selina Bau- man and settled in Floradale where for many years he operated the sawmill and applebutter mill. Mrs. Bowman predeceased him in January, 1940.

    In June 1941 he married Mrs. Elizabeth Martin of Indiana. They resided in Floradale until December, 1942, when they moved to Elmira.
    Surviving are his wife; five sons, Paul, Ismael and Owen, of Floradale; Dan, of Elmira, and Elam, Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Susanah) Wideman, Flora- dale, Mrs. John (Leah) Grosz, and Mrs. Urias (Sarah) Brubacher, Elmira; five step-children, residing in Michigan and Indiana; four brothers, Abraham and Levi Bowman, Elmira; Martin Bowman, Floradale, and Simeon Bowman, Hawkesville; one sister, Mrs. Menno (Elizabeth) Wideman,

    Three Bridges, and 21 grandchildren. A private service will be conducted at the residence at 1 p.m. DST Thursday (today) followed by a public service at the North Woolwich Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Daniel — Selina M. Bauman. Selina (daughter of Menno S. Bauman and Susannah Martin) was born 5 Feb 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1940, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Paul B. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Dec 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1956, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Ismael Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jan 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1985; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Susanah Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1959, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Daniel A. "Dan" Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1908, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Elam Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Mar 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1975, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Owen R. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1912, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Leah Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1918; died 1994; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Sarah B. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Mar 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Paul B. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 4 Dec 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1956, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98984491
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169865
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    PAUL BOWMAN

    Paul Bowman, 52, of Floradale died of a heart attack Monday at his home. He had been in ill health six years.

    Born in Floradale December 4, 1903, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bow- man. He attended the Floradale Evangelical Brethren Church and was a Sunday school superintendent, teacher and class, leader during the past several years.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Ella Arnold whom he married in Grassmere April 16, 1924; one son, Coleman of Elmira; four brothers, Ismael and Owen of Floradale, Daniel A. of Elmira and Elam of Mannheim; three sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Susanna) Wideman, Mrs. John (Leah) Grosz and Mrs. Urias (Sarah) Brubaker of Elmira, and one grandson. The funeral was conducted at the Floradale Evangelical United Brethren Church Thursday at 2:30 p.m., by Rev. A. M. Schlenker. Burial was in the Elmira Cemetery.

    The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday at 1 p.m., when removal was made to the church.

    Paul — Ella Pearl Arnold. Ella was born 3 Feb 1909, Muskoka District, Ontario; died 9 Nov 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Cole Maurice Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, , Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 2003; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Ismael Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 29 Jan 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1985; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43074688
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169866
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Growing on a steady diet of feed
    May 25, 2012 By: James Jackson

    Fifty years ago, Ward Schwindt and his wife Ruth purchased a small grain chopping mill in the hamlet of Floradale owned and operated by Ismael Bowman. They renamed the business Floradale Feed Mill, and the rest, as they say, is history. Half a century later and still going strong, Floradale Feed Mill Limited invites employees, suppliers, friends and all their families to the facility located at 2131 Floradale Rd. for an open house and appreciation day...

    ObserverXtra 28 May 2012

    Ismael — Rachel H. Martin. Rachel (daughter of Henry M. Wideman and Lydia Hoffman, daughter of Daniel B. Martin and Maria "Mary" Hoffman) was born 23 Aug 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1983; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. George M. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Dec 1930; died 6 Nov 2020, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 12. Ephraim M. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1933; died 25 Feb 2007, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 13. Sidney M. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Apr 1936, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 2016, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hollen Cemetery, Hollen, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. 14. Norman M. Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1938; died 1952; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Susanah Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 20 May 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1959, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17623256
    • Name: Susanah Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169867
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1959, 44 Church St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MRS. HERBERT WIDEMAN

    Mrs. Herbert Wideman, 52, formerly of Floradale, died Monday February 23, at 44 Church St., Elmira, after a lengthy illness.

    Mrs. Wideman, the former Susannah Bowman, was born in Floradale May 20, 1906. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Bowman. Mrs. Wideman was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are her husband, a son, Jimmie of Elmira; two sisters Mrs. John Grosz, RR 3, Elmira; Mrs. Urias Brubacher, four brothers, Ismael and Owen, both of Floradale; Daniel of Elmira, Elam of Mannheim and two grand-daughters One brother, Paul, predeceased her in 1956.

    The body was at the Dreising [sic] Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday morning at 11 a. m. When removal was made to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Kramer officiated.

    Susanah — Herbert Wideman. Herbert (son of Henry M. Wideman and Lydia Hoffman) was born 10 Nov 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. James "Jimmie" Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Apr 1933; died 31 Oct 2003; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 16. Mary Esther Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Apr 1947, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1947, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Daniel A. "Dan" Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 13 Dec 1908, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100839222
    • Name: Dan Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169869
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BOWMAN, Dan A.

    Suddenly, on Wednesday, September 6, at K-W Hospital, aged 69 years, of 10 Erb St., Elmira.

    Son of the late Daniel M. and Salina Bowman. Beloved husband of Marie Miller; father of Lorna (Mrs. Ralph Wittman) of Route 1, Millbank, Dennis, Willis and Ruthann (Mrs. Goeffrey Moore), all of Elmira. Four grandchildren also survive. Brother of Ismael of Floradale, Leah (Mrs. John Grosz) of Waterloo, Sarah (Mrs. Urias Brubacher) of Elmira. Predeceased by four brothers and one sister.

    Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Ar- thur St. S., Elmira, until Friday, September 8, for funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira, at 3:30 p.m. Burial in Elmira cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 13 Sep 1978 pg 19

    Daniel — Marie Lydia Miller. Marie (daughter of John Andrew Miller and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Stumpf) was born 13 Apr 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Elam Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 12 Mar 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1975, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75731932
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169870
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Misfortune: 1975; accidental fire

    Notes:

    BOWMAN, Elam

    Of Route 2, Petersburg (Mannheim) at St. Mary's Hospital Tuesday, Jan 28, 1975 as a result of an accidental fire, 64 years of age; a member of St. James; Lutheran Church, Mannheim and a self employed repair mechanic all his life.

    Husband of the former Gertie Schleuter; father of Albert of Cambridge, Theodore (Ted), Daniel, Roy, all of Kitchener and Lloyd of Route 2, Petersburg (Mannheim); brother of Ismael of Floradale, Dan A. of Elmira, Leah (Mrs. John Grosz), Sarah (Mrs. Urias Brubacher), both of Elmira; also surviving are 12 grandchildren; he was predeceased by his parents, Selina and Daniel M. Bowman, one sister and three brothers.

    Rested at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home until Friday when removal was made to St. James' Lutheran Church, Mannheim for funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Holme officiated. Interment in the church cemetery.


    The Elmira Signet Feb 5 1975 pg 17

    Elam — Gertrude Elizabeth "Gertie" Schlueter. Gertrude (daughter of Philip August "August" Schlueter and Emma Duench) was born 27 Mar 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Roy Edward Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Lloyd Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Albert George Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Theodore James "Ted" Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1937; died 8 Jan 2014, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 21. Daniel Herbert Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1942, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 12 Aug 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Aug 1993, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Owen R. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 1912, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122967

    Owen — Gertrude Lodema Ott. Gertrude (daughter of Joseph Theodore Ott and Margaret "Maggie" Reichert) was born 13 Aug 1909, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Leah Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 1918; died 1994; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leah Grosz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76201

    Leah — John Edward Grosz. John (son of John S. Grosz and Magdalene Hoffer) was born Mar 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Sarah B. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Daniel1) was born 7 Mar 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sarah B. Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98299

    Notes:

    BRUBACHER, Sarah B. (nee Bowman) - Peacefully went home to be with her Saviour on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Urias B. Brubacher (2000) for 58 years. Dear mother of Anne and Herb Habermehl of New York, Esther and Albert Martin of Waterloo, Ruth Josephs of Elmira, Gordon and Rhonda Brubacher of Nebraska, Fred and Christel Brubacher of Denmark, Ken Brubacher of Collingwood, Lorraine and Gary Schoel of London. Also lovingly remembered by her 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Sarah Brubacher of St. Jacobs, Reuben and Anne Brubacher of Huntsville, Katie Martin of Waterloo. Sarah was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her parents, Daniel M. Bowman and Salina Bauman of Floradale, and by her brothers and sisters, Paul, Ismael, Susannah, Joel (in infancy), Dan, Elam, Owen and Leah. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Saturday, January 3, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 12: 30 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2009, transfer will be made to the Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Gideon Bibles or Gospel Text Mission would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. The family thanks the staff at Chateau Gardens, Elmira for their excellent care of Sarah for the past 5 1/2 years.


    The Waterloo Region Record newspaper Jan. 2, 2009

    Sarah — Urias B. Brubacher. Urias (son of Josiah M. Brubacher and Annie Brubacher) was born 30 Mar 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 2000; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Esther May Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Kenneth David Brubacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 2019.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Cole Maurice Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Paul2, 1.Daniel1) was born 1925, , Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 2003; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100752434
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270532

    Cole — Maida Blanche Morley. Maida was born 13 Sep 1923, Whalen Corners, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1995, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  George M. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ismael2, 1.Daniel1) was born 7 Dec 1930; died 6 Nov 2020, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230879859
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259450

    Notes:

    George went to be with his Lord on November 6, 2020, passing away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel, a month shy of his 90th birthday. He is survived by his wife MaryAnn of Floradale; children Jean Bowman of Kitchener, Kevin Bowman of Wawa, Harold (Jolene) Shoemaker of Elmira, Cecil (Lorna) Shoemaker of Waterloo, Glen (Verna) Shoemaker of Elmira, Paul (Lucy) Shoemaker of Montreal, Marj (Kirk) Pomerleau of Floradale, Joyce (Ben) Onyeka of Waterloo, Ken (Carol) Shoemaker of Wellesley, and Merle (Christina) Shoemaker of Kitchener. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Will be missed by brother-in-law Ivan Martin, and sisters-in-law Edna (Levi) Shantz, Matilda Martin, and Sarah Bowman. Predeceased by his parents Ishmael and Rachel (Martin) Bowman, first wife Eileen (Martin) Bowman, and brothers Sidney, Norman and Ephraim.

    George was a longtime resident of Floradale, and enjoyed working at the feed mill for many years before starting his own landscaping and gardening business. George always wanted a big family, and got his wish when he remarried MaryAnn Shoemaker in 2001, growing his family from three to ten! He would often be seen on his riding mower or tractor; he always kept his furrows straight, and never met a cat he didn't love. He will be missed by all. Thank you to the staff at Caressant Care for their wonderful and compassionate care of George during his stay there.

    Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 9-10 a.m. at Crystal View Mennonite Church, 2167 Floradale Road, Floradale. Masks are mandatory. Please remain in your vehicle until a parking attendant invites you in. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Please register your attendance for the service by calling Dreisinger Funeral Home at 519-669-2207. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the funeral home website. A private family interment at Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery will follow the funeral service.

    In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated.

    www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    "Obituary Of George M. Bowman | Dreisinger Funeral Home Ltd.". 2021. Dreisingerfuneralhome.Com. https://dreisingerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1614/George-Bowman/obituary.html.

    George — Eileen G. Martin. Eileen (daughter of Israel B. Martin and Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Gingrich) was born 24 Jun 1937; died 4 Aug 1989; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    George — Mary Ann Horst. (daughter of Samuel W. Horst and Maryann Martin) [Group Sheet]


  3. 12.  Ephraim M. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ismael2, 1.Daniel1) was born 1933; died 25 Feb 2007, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259987

    Notes:

    BOWMAN, Ephriam M. - Peacefully, after a battle with cancer on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus. Ephriam M. Bowman age 74 years of Floradale. Dear husband of Sarah (Brubacher) Bowman. Loving father of Maryann and Harvey Weber of RR2, Dobbinton, Paul and Marilyn Bowman of RR2, Wallenstein, Harvey and Amy Bowman of RR6, Mount Forest, Minerva and Lloyd Frey of RR1, Harriston. Also survived by his 18 grandchildren. Brother of George and MaryAnn Bowman of Elmira and Sidney and Ada Bowman of RR1, Wallenstein. Predeceased by his parents, Ismeal and Rachel (Martin) Bowman, and one brother Norman. Relatives and friends are welcome to call at his home, 2307 Floradale Road, Floradale on Monday (Today) from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A family service will be held at his home on Wednesday morning February 28, 2007, at 9 a.m. then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for further public service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.


    The Record Newspaper 26 Feb 2007

    Ephraim — Sarah B. Brubacher. (daughter of Wendel M. Brubacher and Magdalena Bowman) [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Sidney M. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ismael2, 1.Daniel1) was born 24 Apr 1936, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 2016, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hollen Cemetery, Hollen, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259989

    Notes:

    The Waterloo Region Record, 26 July 2016:

    BOWMAN, Sidney M. Peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Barnswallow Place, Elmira, at the age of 80 years. Sidney M. Bowman, formerly of Floradale, was the beloved husband of the late Ada (Gingrich) Bowman (2009). Loving father of Wayne (Andrea) Bowman of Elmira, Willie Bowman (Angie Hill) of Elmira, Dianne (Doug) Diefenbacher of RR 1, Gowanstown, Pauline Martin of RR 1, Elora, Doris (Gerald) Lichty of RR 2, Drayton, and Miriam (Rick) Metzger of Wellesley. Fondly remembered by 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brother of George (Maryann) Bowman of Elmira, and brother-in-law of Sarah (Brubacher) Bowman. Predeceased by his parents Ishmael and Rachel (Martin) Bowman, brothers Ephraim and Norman Bowman, sister-in-law Eileen (Martin) Bowman, son-in-law Steve Martin, and grandson Ryan Lichty. The family will receive their friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , 62 Arthur Street South, Elmira. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Moorefield Mennonite Fellowship, 102 McGivern Road, Moorefield. Interment to follow in Hollen Cemetery. In his memory, donations to Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family wishes to thank the staff at Barnswallow Place for their kind and compassionate care over the past five years.

    Sidney — Ada G. Gingrich. Ada (daughter of Eli W. Gingrich and Leah Gingerich) was born 16 Feb 1935; died 14 Mar 2009, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hollen Cemetery, Hollen, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  Norman M. Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ismael2, 1.Daniel1) was born 1938; died 1952; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-260248


  6. 15.  James "Jimmie" Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1) was born 18 Apr 1933; died 31 Oct 2003; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32114131
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262862

    James — Constance Wilhelmine "Connie" Soehner. Constance (daughter of Henry Philip Soehner and Bertha Dorothea Hoelscher) was born 14 Nov 1932; died 5 Mar 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Joel Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Deric Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Mary-Esther Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Andrew James Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1954, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 28. Tina Louise Wideman  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 16.  Mary Esther Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1) was born 24 Apr 1947, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1947, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141956

    Notes:

    Wideman.-Mary Esther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wideman, Floradale, Ont., was born April 24, 1947; died April 25, 1947; aged one day. Surviving are her parents, one brother (James), and 3 grandparents. (Mrs. Henry Wideman, of Floradale; and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bowman, Elmira, Ont.). Funeral services were conducted April 27 at the St. Jacobs, Ont., Mennonite Church, in charge of Roy S. Koch and Howard Bowman. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 8 - May 20, 1947, page 182, 183


  8. 17.  Roy Edward Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elam2, 1.Daniel1)

    Roy — Sharon Jane Downey. [Group Sheet]


  9. 18.  Lloyd Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elam2, 1.Daniel1)

  10. 19.  Albert George Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elam2, 1.Daniel1)

    Albert — Ardiss Joyce Frosch. (daughter of Claude Frosch and Amber Victoria Anna Zimmerman) [Group Sheet]


  11. 20.  Theodore James "Ted" Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elam2, 1.Daniel1) was born 26 Apr 1937; died 8 Jan 2014, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123340489
    • Name: Ted Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91275
    • Residence: 1999, Desboro, Sullivan Twp., Grey Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    BOWMAN, Theodore "Ted" James Of R.R. #2 Desboro, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Catherine (Lehmann). Loving father of Mitchell (Sandy Burgar) of Colchester, Jeffrey of Waterloo, Clifford (Patricia) of Kitchener and Kenneth (Lisa Parsons) of Waterloo. Cherished grandfather of Maria, Julia, Katrina, Tyler, Alex, Andrew, Michaela and Kaitlyn and great-grandfather of Reagan and Jay. Ted will be sadly missed by his brothers Albert (Dorothy) of Cambridge, Roy (Sharon) of Mapleton Township and Lloyd of Cambridge. He was predeceased by his brother Daniel and his parents Elam and Gertrude (Schleuter) Bowman. A memorial service celebrating Ted's life will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sullivan Township on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, R.R. #1 Desboro or St. James Lutheran Church, Mannheim would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley. www.rhodyfamily.com

    Theodore married Catherine Anne Lehmann [Group Sheet]


  12. 21.  Daniel Herbert Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elam2, 1.Daniel1) was born 29 Apr 1942, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 12 Aug 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Aug 1993, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155268216
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-383827
    • Residence: 1993, 4607 King St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BOWMAN, Daniel Herbert

    Of 4607 King St., E. Kitchener, on Thursday, Aug. 12, 1993, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 52nd year. Loving son of Gertie Bowman of Manhein, dear father of Kevin and his wife Janet, Gary and his wife Marlene, all of Cambridge, David and his wife Christine of Waterloo, Michelle and her husband Trevor Paranyi of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by six grandchildren: four brothers, Albert and his wife Ardiss of Cambridge, Ted and his wife Cathy of RR 2, Desboro, Roy and Lloyd and his wife Sharon, all of Cambridge. Predeceased by his father, Elam Bowman in 1975. Mr Bowman was born in Yatton, Ont. and was a lifelong resident of the Kitchener-Waterloo area. He was an independent transport truck driver. A member of the Church of the Nazarene and the Full Gospel Business Men's Association. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be conducted at the Preston Church of the Nazarene, Hamilton Street, Cambridge, Sunday, Aug. 15, 1993, at 3: 30 p.m., with Rev. Glen Reeder officiating.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Aug 1993 pg A13


  13. 22.  Esther May Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (9.Sarah2, 1.Daniel1)

    Esther married Albert Bruce Martin (son of Menno M. Martin and Lovina W. Brubacher) [Group Sheet]


  14. 23.  Kenneth David Brubacher Descendancy chart to this point (9.Sarah2, 1.Daniel1) was born 10 Nov 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 2019.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107706

    Kenneth — Geraldine Frances Bauman. (daughter of Addison M. Bauman and Adina F. Weber) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Joel Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1)

  2. 25.  Deric Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1)

  3. 26.  Mary-Esther Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1)

  4. 27.  Andrew James Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1) was born 1954, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122343

    Notes:

    WIDEMAN, Andrew James (Andy) - Passed away peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the age of 52 years. Beloved husband of Valerie (Murray) for 23 years. Loving son of Connie and the late Jim Wideman of Kitchener. He will be sadly missed by Gloria Wideman and her family. Cherished brother of Joel of Plattsville, Deric (Fiona) of Waterloo, Mary-Esther (Don) Chowan of Shingletown, and Tina (Mike) Hanley of Elmira. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Andrew's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St. , Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1 p. m. on Sunday, October 28, 2007. Reception to follow. Cremation will take place. As expressions of sympathy donations to the United Way or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www. henrywalser. com for Andrew's memorial.

    \b THE RECORD - Oct. 26, 2007

    Andrew — Valerie Murray. [Group Sheet]


  5. 28.  Tina Louise Wideman Descendancy chart to this point (15.James3, 4.Susanah2, 1.Daniel1)

    Tina — Michael Shawn Hanley. (son of James Vincent "Jim" Hanley and Norma Joyce Zehr) [Group Sheet]



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