S. Nadine Bowman

S. Nadine Bowman, 90, North Manchester, IN died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born November 10, 1923 in Mountain Grove, MO to LeRoy & Phoebe Kathleen (Davis) Brown. She graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1942. On June 21, 1944 she married Paul S. Bowman. He died July 10, 2002. Nadine was employed by Manchester College as manager of The Oakes from 1944-1946 and with food service from 1949-1962. She was then employed with Manchester Community Schools as a cook at the Manchester Junior High School from 1962 until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, IN and BPW (Business and Professional Women). She was active in Manchester Church of the Brethren, teaching children's Sunday School for many years and was active helping with church dinners. She is survived by two sons, Dale Bowman, Erwin, TN & Ned Bowman, North Manchester, IN; two brothers, Jerry (Joy) Brown, Lees Summit, MO & Jim (Verle) Brown, Columbia, MO; two sisters, Mary Earlyne Lovelady, Pittsburg, MO & Carol Ackerman, Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A memorial service will be May 18, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN. The family will receive friends two hours prior to services. Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. There will also be a memorial service Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Damona Lodge, Pittsburg, MO. For those who wish to honor the memory of Nadine Bowman, memorial contributions may be made to Paul S. & S. Nadine Bowman Scholarship Fund at Manchester University, 604 East College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN. To send a private condolence to the Bowman family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.