Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bowerman, Gary R. December 30, 2022
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Sat.January 7, 2023

                                  BOWERMAN

Gary R. Bowerman age 75 of Ionia passed away December 30, 2022, in Grand Rapids. 
He was born January 23, 1947, in Ionia the son of John"Jack"and Carmen (Poggi) 
Bowerman. Gary was a heavy equipment operator for the Ionia County Road 
Commission and Williams Brothers. He managed B+B Refuse and later became a 
partner with C+B Blacktop Company.

Gary enjoyed being outside and always had projects with trucks, cars, and heavy 
equipment. He loved watching NASCAR, dirt track racing and watching his 
grandson's race. Gary raced dirt track at the Ionia Fairgrounds, Clarks Motor 
Speedway (aka Ionia County Speedway & 1-95 Speedway), Auto City Speedway, Owosso 
Speedway and occasionally Crystal Motor Speedway. He won many races and earned 
numerous championships. Gary would help anyone in need.He was mechanically 
inclined and could fix anything. One of his favorite past times was to ride his 
Harley.Gary unknowingly touched so many lives, was known by many as a great guy 
and will truly be missed. 

Gary married his surviving loving wife Kathy in 1995. He is also survived by his 
children; Michele Stemler of Ionia, Thomas Bowerman of Ionia, and Suzanne (Ken) 
Kessler of Ionia.Step-children;Theresa (Terry) Newton of Florida,Mark (Faye) 
Patrick of Ionia, Kelly Michelson of Ionia, and Tim (Andi) Patrick of Ionia. 
Brothers Pete (Janet)Bowerman of Ionia and Robert Bowerman of Ionia. 5 
grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Several step-grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mableann and brothers Jack, 
Dale, and Paul. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ionia Moose Lode on 
Saturday, January 28th from 2:00 pm - 6:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of Lake 
Funeral Home in Ionia. Those wishing may make online condolences at 
www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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