BRUCE FRANK BOWMAN
Sadly, Bruce passed away suddenly April 29, 2009, as a result of an aneurysm. Already he is sorely missed by his wife, Rosemary, and all his wonderful friends and family. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at McCall Brothers Floral Chapel, Johnson at Vancouver St., May 6th 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David Pendray Memorial Fund, c/o ALS Society of BC . Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
37 Responses
I was deeply saddened when Mike Duncan informed me of Bruce’s sudden passing. My heart goes out to Rosie and the family. I have good memories of Bruce when we worked in the same buildings in Vancouver and Ottawa, and recall his love for Western Canada. The last time I saw Bruce was at a book fair in Ottawa and I could tell that Bruce was enjoying his move into retirement, with the woman he loved. May God bless…
peter german
Dear Rosie,
I am deeply sorry for your sudden loss of such a good guy. My thoughts and sympathy are with you, your family and friends.
Andy Rosequist
On behalf of the two families we wish to express our deepest condonlences on the passing of Bruce.
Rosie:
Although we did not know Bruce, we wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time in your life. Our sincere condolences to you.
Love,
Phil and Jill, Kamloops
Dear Rosie,
We are very sorry to hear about Bruce’s sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you.
love George & Lesley
Rosie: I am extremely sorry to hear the sad news but trust you have the support of close family and many good friends. Cliff
Remembering Big Bruce
Yesterday, I heard of the passing of Bruce Bowman. I didn’t know him well, but for those of us who participated in LifeSport workouts in the last few years, he was a quiet presence. Training steadily towards completing his first Ironman. That accomplished; I remember seeing him with his wife Rosie, in the line to sign-up for Ironman Canada 2009 — his goal now being an improved time.
Today, I went for a run around The Lake; and in my mind I decided to dedicate this feeble effort to the memory of Big Bruce. Trying to reminisce over the few conversations and encounters Audrey and I had with Bruce and Rosie, as I plodded up the west side and then along north side towards Hamsterly Beach.
On Audrey suggestion, I picked-up the pace for 3km towards the end of the run. I struggled with the first k, but then the endorphins really kicked-in — you know that feeling; when it seems that you could maintain that pace forever, where every stride feels stronger than the last. I don’t know about you, but occasionally I feel a sort of separation of mind from the trail. And though it doesn’t last, I sense that I’m taller, and my feet; though they must be on the ground; are not taking my full weight. At that moment, I thought of Bruce and where he may be now: on a ‘Runner’s High,’ doing triathlons whenever he likes. Where the water is calm and you don’t need a wetsuit — not because of the temperature, but because you have a ‘kick.’ Where the wind is always at your back, and you never back-off after cresting a hill. Where you maintain a 90-cadence, and run through the aid stations. And always, a podium finish.
As I think of Bruce, I’d like to imagine that this is the endgame for all of us. Pat Brown
Rosie,
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Don & Doreen Shaughnessy
Rosie, Mario and I were shocked and saddened at Bruce’s
passing. There are no words that could ease your pain
right now but please know that we are keeping you in our
prayers and thoughts. God Bless
Rosie,
So sorry to learn about Bruce’s untimely passing. The collective RCMP family will be there for you should you need support.