Martha Jane Bowman, 85 of Pataskala, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on July 2, 2012. Born on May 31, 1927 to the late Karl and Virginia (Booth) Owens in Middleport, Ohio. Martha was a loving and caring wife, mother, nana, sister, and mother-in-law. Survived by husband of 64 years John Bowman, daughter Susan Kay (Keith) Lawrence, grandchildren Lauren Elizabeth (Austin) Dankhoff, Jared Owen Clinger, and Jennifer C. Lawrence, sister Carla Dawn Winebrenner, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister Anna Margaret Price. Friends may call at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, Pataskala on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 1pm until time of service at 2pm, with Pastor Rob Turner officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to The National Migraine Association, 100 N. Union St., Suite B, Alexandria, VA 22314.