Ralph E. Bowman

Remembering Ralph E. Bowman... Ralph E. Bowman, 63, of 862 Fivepointville Road, Stevens, Lancaster County, died in his home Wednesday at 5:20 PM under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. He died following a 3 month illness. Born in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late David W. and Sallie (Good) Bowman, and was the husband of Mary E. (Bohner) Bowman for 38 years on July 25th, 2002. Retiring in April 2001, he worked as a cook for People's Restaurant, New Holland, for 38 years. He continued working part-time at the restaurant until his illness. Ralph enjoyed cooking and camping with his family. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two children, Tony E. Bowman, Stevens, PA; and Connie E. (Bowman) Howe, Ephrata, PA; 3 grandchildren; and a brother, Harold L. Bowman, Stevens, PA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Derr, and a brother, Melvin Bowman. Viewing Funeral... Ralph's viewing will be held from our funeral home on Sunday evening, December 29, 2002, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The funeral service will be held from our parlor on Monday, December 30, 2002, at 2:00 PM with The Reverend William E. Hoch officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, PA.