Vernal Dale Bowman

Vernal "Dale" Bowman

ROY - Vernal "Dale" Bowman passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home. He was born March 12, 1930 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Vernal Frank and Nettie Lenora Russell Bowman.

Dale grew up in Hooper, Utah, graduating from Weber High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Dale married Marsha Gilbert Rich on July 17, 1959 in the Logan LDS Temple; moved to Salt Lake City where he earned a B.A degree in English from the University of Utah, and then moved to Roy where he lived until the present.

He retired as a communications specialist for UNISYS.

Dale was an active member of the LDS Church. He served a mission in the Northern States Mission and in the Bishopric. He also was the ward clerk for many years and loved to sing in the ward choir.

He loves music and supported his family in all their musical endeavors, especially his wife. He loved fishing, hunting and camping with his family, the great outdoors and gardening.

Dale is survived by his son, Vernal Dale (LeeAnn) Bowman Jr.; three daughters, Debra (Richard) Peek, Diana Bowman and Dawn (Corey) Nelson; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marsha and sister, Linda McDonald.

Thanks to all the wonderful friends and neighbors who so willingly helped Dad to stand tall and keep his independence at home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roy 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 5127 S. 2400 W., Roy, Utah. Family and friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Hooper Cemetery.
VisitationRoy 2nd LDS Ward Chapel
5127 S. 2400 West
Roy, UT
March 5, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceRoy 2nd LDS Ward Chapel
5127 South 2400 West
Roy, UT
March 6, 2010
2:00 PM
CemeteryHooper Cemetery
5290 South 6300 West
Hooper, UT 84315
March 6, 2010
3:30 PM