November 22, 1921 ~ May 24, 2010

Samuel Keith Bowman born November 22, 1921, in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico, the 5th child of Claudious Bowman and Jennie Stark Robinson, passed from this life on May 24, 2010 in Orem, Utah.

He lived a life full of service to his church, family and friends.  In his church service he served in many capacities to include service as a missionary in the Mexican mission as well as service in the Aaronic Priesthood Organization, Stake Missionary, High Councilor, Branch President, Bishop, and District President to the Tarahumara mountain territory under the Chihuahua Mexico Mission Presidency. He served as sealer in the Colonia Juárez México Temple and as a Patriarch in the Colonia Dublán, Chihuahua Stake for 15 years and most recently for 2 years in the Queen Creek, Arizona Stake.  He has served selflessly, tirelessly and lovingly and touched the lives of many people.

He is survived by his sweetheart of 64 years Mary Naoma Haynie and his nine children and their spouses, Keith LaRae Bowman and Charleen Cluff, Mary Eva Bowman Kvamme and James Douglas Kvamme, Naoma Susann Bowman Wagner and James Spencer Wagner, Samuel Kent Bowman and Marian Louise Stevens, Nancy Jenene Bowman, Patrick Tracy Bowman and Cathy Bonner, Karl Henry Bowman and Shauna Momberger, Claudia Ann Bowman Nelson and David Wayne Nelson and Anthony Esaias Bowman and Rosalee Ann Egbert.  Survived also by 35 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.  He is survived by his brothers Bardell Robinson Bowman, Donn Seymour Bowman and Maurice Dwight Bowman.  He is very loved and respected and his guidance will be missed. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at 56 East 600 North, Lindon, Utah. Viewings will be held Friday, May 28, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. prior to services on Saturday.  Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery 550 North 200 East, Lindon. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

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Loren L Jarvis Family said:

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Keith. We extend our love and condolences to the Bowman Family. In particular, Uncle Keith had a profound impact on my early life, and the lessons learned have carried with me ever since. He was scoutmaster, friend, confidant, adviser, a kind wonderful teacher, and was patient as we found our way out of childhood. I will always cherish and be grateful for those sweet experiences and memories. Love to all the family and especially Aunt Naoma.

May 26, 2010

Don & Linda Carson said:

Dear Jenene and Family, We were sorry to read about your Dad's passing. We understand what a difficult time this is. May you find comfort and solace in your many wonderful memories. Our Love and Best to you, Don & Linda

May 26, 2010

Brian & Vinette Bowman said:

O How we love our Uncle Keith!! and how we will miss his presence here among us!! We have wonderful memories that will help sustain us until we are again are reunited. Those wonderful trips in the mountains, the rides up the rocky roads, the wonderful hospitality and honesty of Uncle Keith and Aunt Naoma, and so many other things. Our condolences and best wishes and love to all the family! Love, Brian & Vinette Bowman

May 27, 2010

Victor Bardell Bowman said:

I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Keith's passing. My memories of him are from my childhood. He was a real cowboy. I remember the horses and one donkey that we used to ride, not to mention the saddle sores. I was amazed by the pet wolf he kept in the yard. I learned to use a slingshot (the David and Goliath variety) and kept it for many years. I will always remember Uncle Keith as a dashing young man, full of intrigue and adventure. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family. Love, Victor Bowman

May 27, 2010

Dave Farnsworth said:

I'm very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great man. I think back and I know I gained my first testimony of the Book of Mormon by listening to him teach in Seminary. What greater blessing can you hope to have than to leave this life as a worthy High Priest. May the Lord bless and comfort you all. Heartfelt condolences from the Farnsworths.

May 28, 2010

Vera Robinson Mock said:

Dear Aunt Naoma and Family, I was very sorry to hear about Uncle Keith's passing. I have such fond memories of him. What a great example and influence he was during my youth as my seminary teacher, the organizer of girls camps and an Uncle who I felt always cared about me. I'm sorry I was not able to attend the funeral as we were out of town on a camping trip. On Saturday, in honor of Uncle Keith, I cooked pancakes with a lot of butter on the skillet so they would be just as good as the ones he always made for us at girls camp. He worked hard to insure we always had a great camp. I especially appreciate the year he arranged for all of us to go further into the mountains on horseback. I remember the year he took the seminary students to Pacheco (I think it was Pacheco...it was in the mountains)to present a sacrament meeting to the branch there. I also remember one night after a fireside at the chapel some of the youth my age had many gospel questions and Uncle Keith stayed late talking to us and answering all our questions. I feel blessed to have known him. I hope that your knowlege of the gospel and tender memories will bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. With love, Vera

June 01, 2010

María López said:

Lamento profundamente que el Sr. Bowman no este mas entre nosotros, de manera física; estará por siempre en nuestras mentes y corazones. Leía yo con ahínco sus historia que subía a Internet,me ilustraba acerca de la historia de nuestra querida colonia Dublán, en ocasiones me divertía y reía bastante con esas, recuerdo en particular la broma que le hizó a su esposa cuando recién casados iba ella por primera vez a Dublán y en Ascención en unos cuartos abandonados le dijo que ahí sería su nueva casa. Reciban mis mas sentidas condolencias. Descanse en paz.

July 26, 2010