Richard Myles "Dick" Bowman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

passed away on November 20, 2020 in Kailua, Hawaii. He was 92. Dick was born on October 5, 1928 to William John and Ruth Russ Bowman in Pasadena, CA. He spent most of his childhood in the Los Angeles area until his family moved to San Francisco Bay Area in the early teens. He held many different jobs during his working years and was a 1967 graduate of Golden Gate College San Francisco and 1974 graduate of Emory Law School at Emory University. He also attended UC Berkley and played in the band. Dick's passion was always his music. He was a professional trombonist beginning at age 12. He was proud that he was a member of the Straw Hat bands at Cal and Disneyland, the Oakland A's Pep Band, and the world-renowned Cell Block 7 band. His band was also seen playing in a night-club in the Lee Remick movie Experiment In Terror. He played up until Covid-19 made it impossible to gather in a band; even then he continued to play at home. Dick is survived by his daughters, Lin Bowman (Paul McAnelly) of Oregon and Debra Walker (Jim) of Nevada; stepsons, Tommy Vadnais (Maggie) and Patrick Vadnais (Carolyn Street), both of California; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. In addition, he leaves his long-time caregiver, Jiedan Guan, and her mother, Baorui Guan, who loved and cared for him and who made it possible for him to live his last days at home. He will also be remembered for his love of animals and his kindness and generosity to all he met.

Richard Myles "Dick" Bowman

October 5, 1928 - November 20, 2020