Velma Bowman

VELMA ELLEN BOWMAN died April 18, 2010 at Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center, KS at the age of 85. She was born on June 6, 1924 in Clay County, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Johnson) Shields. She was raised and attended school in Clyde, KS. Velma married Howard Bowman April 9, 1949. She and her husband lived in Clifton, KS most of their married life. Howard preceded her on July 19, 2008. Velma was a member of Faith United Church Presbyterian and the Presbyterian Women. She was also preceded in death by five brothers. Survivors include: Daughter: Patti and husband Phil Aumick, Bennington, KS Son: Darrell and wife Ann Bowman, Emporia, KS Brother: Howard and wife Dorothy Shields, Salina, KS Sister: Velda and husband Loren Kramer, Smith Center, KS Granddaughter: Jamie and husband Franklin Martin, Gardner, KS Grandson: Brett Bowman, Wichita, KS Granddaughter: Bethany Bowman, Emporia, KS Granddaughter: Dana Aumick, Bennington, KS Grandson: Brian Aumick, Bennington, KS Great-Granddaughter: Kambrey Martin, Gardner, KS Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton, Kansas. Officiating the service will be Pastor Doris Compton. Burial will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, Kansas. Visitation will be held on 5-7 PM Wednesday at the church Memorials can be made to Clifton Community Care or Faith United Church Presbyterian