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Donald James Bowman

Donald James Bowman died peacefully in his home January 25th, 2018 at the age of 78. Donald was born in Cameron Missouri in 1939. He was the son of Donald and Helen Bowman. He met the love of his life Nancy Crenshaw at Graceland College and was married August 10th, 1962. During their 55 years of marriage they had many adventures and met numerous friends. Donald made Montana his home in 1969 where he raised his family. Don worked at MHD in Butte for 25 years when he retired in 2002. Donald was very proud of his four children and four grandchildren. Donald was very active in his church as the people he met were a blessing to him as he was a blessing to them. Donald was an Evangelist in the Community of Christ church and he was a life- long follower of Jesus Christ. Donald is survived by his wife Nancy Bowman, sister Linda White, and his children Kathy (Mike) Salois, Kristy Bowman, Matthew (Jody) Bowman, and Joshua (Jennifer) Bowman. Grandchildren Meredith and Colin Salois, Ransom and Morgan Bowman. A brother in law James( Karen) Crensahw, sisters in law Ann Crenshaw and Nancy Keller Crenshaw, whom he loved very much and numerous nieces and nephews that he cared for greatly.

A Memorial service will be held Wednesday 31st, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Community of Christ church in Whitehall. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice or Outreach International.

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, And each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in heaven for above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all of life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I though, just for a while, I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promise you". Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting, and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at least you're free. So won't you take my hand and share my life with me? So when tomorrow start without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.

David M. Romano

 

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