Joseph ” Bo ” Francis Bowman, 81 of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021.
Joseph was born on March 31, 1939 in Kingston, NY. He was raised in Kingston, NY before joining the United States Air Force in May 1956 at age of 17 and served 24 years.
He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and bingo He was a member of the V.F.W Post 9399, Masonic Temple, and his church in Apache Junction.
He is preceded by his wife Patricia Bowman and was married 46 years. His parents Clarence and Caroline Bowman of Kingston, NY. A brother John Bowman and his wife Helen Bowman of Kingston, NY. A sister Maryann Ashdown of Florida.
He is Survived by a brother Jimmy Bowman of Connecticut, two son’s Joseph Bowman and his wife Robin Bowman of Mesa, AZ, a son James ( Jay ) Bowman of California and step daughter Tina Williams of Georgia, several grand children and 2 great grandchildren.
Grave side Memorial is being held on Friday February 5, 2021 at 1 pm at Mountain View Cemetery at 7900 East Maine Street, Mesa, AZ.
Our beloved uncle Joe. He was my role model, and the reason I enlisted in the United states air force. He retired from the United states air force in sept. 1980, and I entered in Oct. Of 1980. I just wanted to be like him. He was a man’s man. Joe cool!!! I loved you my dear uncle. RIP Cmsgt Bowman
To my Dad. You are everything a person could ask for . The person I am today is because of the unconditional and tender love you and mom have shown me everyday of my life. Because of your love, I became strong and confident in who I was and what I could do with my talents, my opportunities and my dreams. You have shown me thought your own actions how a man can be strong and resilient, but have the tenderness of heart to be kind, patient,and gentle to those he loves. For this I am so thankful, as it has given me standards from which to build my own relationships. No matter where I go or what I do, there is always a part of you and mom in my heart. I want you and mom to know that no matter how old I am, I will always need you. Love Joseph
Joe! My beautiful neighbor when I was young. Lived across the street from my grandparents. I still remember your phone number there in Mesa. You were always so kind! Taking us to the V.F.W for dances. Always, always had a smile on your face and such energetic humor. I was always happy to see you and Pat come over to visit my grandparents, and me too. I’ll always miss you buddy and Pat too! I know you are happy to be reunited together in Heaven. Goodbye my friend.