Merle Gilbert Bowman
– December 22, 2022
Merle Gilbert Bowman of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at the age of 93 after a few months of declining health. Merle was born in Grand Blanc, Mich., on Dec. 21, 1929. Merle Bowman worked his entire career as an engineer at Chevrolet in Flint, Mich. He loved the outdoors and took advantage of all opportunities to go fishing, hunting, boating, camping or playing golf.
Merle was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Bowman, and his daughter, Karen Gary. He is survived by his children, Mark Bowman, Katherine Karl and Timothy Bowman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his long time forever friend, Mildred Post.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.
Merle was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Bowman, and his daughter, Karen Gary. He is survived by his children, Mark Bowman, Katherine Karl and Timothy Bowman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his long time forever friend, Mildred Post.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.