Sandra "Sally" Louise Bowman
March 30, 2017
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Sandra “Sally” Louise Bowman, 81, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, from cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family when she died, and is now at everlasting peace.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:30 AM at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines. Visitation will be Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Sally was born in Osceola, IA, to Frank Marvin and Mildred (Horton) Gibson on June 26, 1935. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1958 and started her teaching career in Cedar Rapids. She lived in Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Urbandale and West Des Moines where she raised her four children and built her life surrounded by dear friends.
Sally taught second grade at Waukee Elementary School for almost 30 years. She was a beloved teacher, mentor and friend. She was a member of the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, PEO and Delta Delta Delta sorority.
She cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed precious time with family and friends, as well as reading, playing bridge, shopping, traveling and of course getting her hair done!
She is already dearly missed by her children, Michael Bowman, Kimberly Bowman (Steve Wendt), Jeffrey (Michelle) Bowman, and Jennifer (Marlo) Adams; her grandchildren, Michela, Ryan and Samantha Bowman; Mason, Madison and Samuel Adams; and Jedidiah Bowman; great-grandson, Samson Hookstra; and her brother, F. Daniel Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Susanna G. Sickinger.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Waukee Public Library or Kavanagh House Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonFuneralHome.com.
Debbie Tallerico
04/28/2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My daughter had Sally as a teacher in second grade. Valerie loved Sally. One of her favorite teachers. Sally was always kind and helpful to everyone. Full of love. Many fond memories.
Teresa Broderick
04/28/2017
A beautiful star, our family LOVED this lady!!!! We were blessed as she taught our oldest son, Alex and prior to him his auntie, Bridget. Sally was quite the gem and i feel honored to have known her.
Tracy Shwery
04/26/2017
My sincere condolences to the family. Sally was such a special friend of my family. I'm blessed to have had her in my life. She had so many endearing qualities and was loved by all that knew her. I know you are missing her very much. She lives on in our hearts and fond memories.
Sue Fouche
04/15/2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family that Sally loved so much. She was a wonderful sister, mother, grandmother and friend for the last several years that I have had the pleasure of knowing.
Jade Wadding
04/08/2017
My thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Bowman was an inspirational teacher. She care for all of the students and touched each one in her own way. She will be missed.
Larry & Sharon Clark
04/06/2017
Our deepest prayers & sympathy to each of you. Sally was the sweetest, friendliest, most sincere person, and she will be missed by all who knew her. Hold your memories in your heart and remember she is always near, may God bless you all.
Kayce Wheeler
04/06/2017
My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Mrs. Bowman was an amazing teacher to have. I remember in 1974-75 spending many hours with her helping me learn cursive writing. Thank you Mrs. Bowman for being you.
Connie Bever Shannon
04/05/2017
Mrs. Bowman was one of the kindest, most caring teachers! She took an interest in the lives of each of her students. Heartfelt condolences from "Constantinople" and the extended Bever family.
Barbara Poehlein
04/05/2017
Knowing Sally as the parent of a second grader, co-teacher and friend was such a blessing. She brought joy to our teaching days in so many ways.
Pat Gutshall
04/05/2017
My son was fortunate to have Sally as a second grade teacher. He was and is a big Hawkeyes fan so he loved Mrs. Bowman. She was a friend to all parents and always had a smile on her face.
Jane Shapiro
04/05/2017
I feel so honored to have had Sally as a friend. She brought joy and laughter to all of us at school. Her great sense of humor and caring for her students and friends will always be with us.