Bernice Bowman

Visitation: Thursday, March 30, 2006 with the family to receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City

Funeral Services: Friday, March 31, 2006 at 3:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Miles City, MT

Interment: will follow in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City

Bernice Bernie L. Bowman, age 83, of Miles City passed away at her home on March 26, 2006.

Bernie was born on February 24, 1923 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up in Pipestone, MN. After high school, Bernie moved to Minneapolis where she graduated with a Cosmetology degree in 1941. On February 24, 1943 she and her high school sweetheart Lloyd were married. The family moved to Miles City in 1951, where Bernie worked along side her husband to build his Chiropractic practice, raise their three children, and build a life rich with family and deep friendships.

Bernie is survived by her three children: Karen Heward and best friend Bill Rose of Reno, NV, Jim Bowman and wife Kathy of Billings, MT, and Kristi Stein and husband Ken of Miles City. Her grandchildren include: Karens children: Brian Heward and wife Cheryland Sarah Bauer and husband Jason, Jims children: Jennifer Finn and husband Bryce and Kari Troncuso and husband Ciro, Kristis children: Kendra , Garrett, and Jamie Stein and fianc Darren, and two great grandchildren, Morgan and Austin. Bernie has two living sisters; Mickie Hallahan and Betty Jean Bruce.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd, and sister Carolyn.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2006, with the family to receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 31, 2006, at 3:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Miles City, MT. Friends may send condolences to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Memorials may be made in Bernies name to the First United Methodist Church; 24 North 11th Street, Miles City, MT 59301.