Jacqueline Louise Bowman, 79, of Gilbert, AZ died Friday December 26, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends. Jackie was survived by her husband of 57 years William John Bowman, her three children: Bill Bowman, Cathy Bowman, Kristi Hawkins and son-in-law David Hawkins; three grandchildren: Mindy (Scott) Adler, Chelsea Lang, and John KJ Hawkins; and one great-grandchild Braxton Adler. Jackie was born April 20, 1935 in Wheaton, IL. She lived most of her life in Arizona of which 21 years were spent in Bullhead City, AZ. She spent many years with the Chamber Maids, where she loved organizing events to raise money for the Chamber of Commerce. Fond memories of the fashion shows, the Burro BBQ and events at Chaparral Country Club amongst many others will stay with us forever. Her retirement years were spent in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, Palm Springs, San Diego and Heber Overgaard, AZ. Our family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for their great care and support through her final couple of months. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 17, 2015. Please contact Cathy Bowman or Kristi Hawkins for further information.