Allen Bowman

Allen Dee Bowman, 89, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Presbyterian Manor. Allen was born in Brooklyn, New York, Jan. 22, 1921, his parents were James Edgar Bowman and Hilma Victoria Johnson. Allen, his mother and two brothers returned to Topeka in 1924 and he has lived here most of his life. He attended Topeka schools, graduated from Topeka High School in 1939. He attended Washburn University and was a member of Kappa Sig Fraternity, before entering the Army Air Corps. He served in the Pacific till Dec. 24, 1945. Allen married Dorothy Anna Black on his 25th birthday Jan. 22, 1946 in Topeka, KS. They have spent 64 long wonderful years together. They are parents of two daughters, Karen Simecka and Dee Bowman of Topeka; also two sons, Steven Bowman of Topeka, Michael Bowman of Overland Park KS and a granddaughter, Natalie Bowman of Lenexa KS. Allen’s older brother James E. Bowman preceded him in death on in June 2008, and his younger brother, Clayton Bowman in Apr. 2004. Also a half brother Robert Bowman of New City NY passed away May 1993. Allen worked for the State of Kansas in the planning department as a draftsman from 1946 – 1953. He then started his own construction business which he named A.D. Bowman, Builders. He was a past member of the American Legion and of the Evening Sertoma Club where he was a past president in the late 60’s. He was also a past member of the Topeka Home Builders Association. He and Dorothy lived in Estes Park CO almost two years owned and operated Bowman’s Water Wheel Lodge just west of Estes Park CO. They then moved to Phoenix AZ where they lived ten years. While there Allen was employed as a building inspector for the City of Phoenix. They both returned to Topeka in 1989. Most of all we will miss the kind person he was. Honest to a “T” the beautiful smile he had and especially how he dearly loved his family. We will miss him so. Allen’s wishes are that there not be a viewing or a service, and will be cremated and buried in the Bowman Family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial contribution to Helping Hands Humane Society, 4646 NW Rochester Rd., Topeka KS 66617 or Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N Kansas Ave., Topeka KS 66608. Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Allen Bowman

January 22, 1921 - February 5, 2010