Remembering Farrell "Bow" Bowman


Farrell D. "Bow" Bowman, retired building services manager of student housing, died May 5 at his home in McVille, N.D. He was 63.

Bowman, the son of Luther and Katie Bowman, was born in Johnson City, Tenn. He lived in Tennessee until he moved with his family to Adrian, Mich. He attended schools there and enlisted in the military. He was a Vietnam veteran, and retired from the United States Air Force in 1983. Bowman was a life member of the DAV, VFW and the American Legion. He worked at UND as the building services manager of student housing, until he medically retired in January 1997.

Bowman married Marilyn Peterson Feb. 16, 1979. His favorite hobbies were camping, fishing, and motor homing.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn, a daughter Malinda Sue (Andy) Deitz of Warren, Minn.; a son Anthony of Grand Forks; stepsons James (Debbie) Peterson of Grand Forks; and Mark (Janelle) Peterson of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and a brother TJ (Burnis) of Magnolia, Miss.; seven grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

Bowman was preceded in death by his parents, and many aunts and uncles.

Condolences may be sent by e-mail to stanleyiverson@gondtc.com.