Iris "Maxine" Bowman Obituary (1929

Iris "Maxine" Bowman, 90, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Sentara RMH Medical Center Mrs. Bowman was born on April 25, 1929 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Ira and Damaris Long Heishman. A retired registered nurse, she graduated from the Rockingham Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1951. She was employed as a private duty nurse, worked at Madison College Student Health Center, Sunnyside Presbyterian Home, and the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. She loved flowers, known for making beautiful arrangements for weddings and other special occasions. She loved people and was known for her compassion and giving heart. She loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior. She was a member of the Truth, Light and Life Missions. In August 1951, she married Howard A. Bowman who passed away in 1982. Surviving are three children, Donna Bowman of Grand Junction, Colorado, Berneda Bowman of Harrisonburg, Orval "Oscar" Bowman (Peggy Green) of Chuluota, Florida; a brother, Roy Heishman (Marilyn) of Harrisonburg and a sister-in-law, Sue Heishman of Lakeland, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Heishman, and a sister, Sadie Heishman Stuckey. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Truth, Light and Life Ministries International, PO Box 70, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 or to Gideons International, PO Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.