Victor Frank Bowman, who was born on Oct. 16, 1939 died at the Prince George Rotary Hospice House on Nov. 13.
Bowman was born in Prince George and grew up in Vanderhoof.
Bowman had a strong sense of community and volunteered with service clubs and other associations, including the Kinsmen Club in Nanaimo, Terrace and Prince George.
As a longtime member of the Prince George Rotary Club, he took on several roles including president and past president. In addition, he was a member of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, past chair and board member of the Prince George Construction Association, a board member of the Northern BC Construction Association and director of the BC Construction Association.
Bowman was on the board of directors for BC Rail and a director for the BC Seniors Lottery Foundation for several years and was a public member of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC.
Bowman is survived by sons Kevin (April), Ward (Diana) and Bryan (Janice), nephew Chris (Darlene), who was like another son to him, sister Marion Perison, mother-in-law Mary Westlake, brothers-in-law Ray Westlake (Lois), Doug Westlake (Jetta), grandchildren Jessica (Rob), Nickolas (Aisha), Oliver, Hamish, Ewan, Norah and Jordys, great grandchildren Tiani, Mckinley and Paisley, many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Bowman was predeceased by his wife Lenore, parents Bill and Mabel, brother, Andy, and father-in-law, Ralph Westlake.
By request there will be no funeral.
There is a celebration of life at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club on Nov. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Special thanks goes to the Northern Health Home Support team and to the staff at Hospice House, Dr. Know, Butow and Boucher for their care and kindness.
Donations welcome to the Rotary Hospice House in lieu of flowers.
