Ian Robson Bowman

Unexpectedly, at St. Boniface Hospital, on Monday, September 9, 2024, Ian passed away after experiencing a heart failure at his beloved home with his partner Velma by his side.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 41 years, Sam, whom he would visit at St. Vital Park daily, walking past her dedicated and frequently adorned bench. He was also predeceased by his parents Henry and Marian Bowman; his sister Jean; and his niece Jan (Andrew).

He is lovingly remembered by his partner of 15 years, Velma; his sisters Anne and Ruth; his daughter Kristine (Claude); his sons Rob (Magaly) and Derek; his stepson Jason (Elisa); and his grandchildren Samantha, Alison, and Lilliann. He is also lovingly remembered by his friend Paul (Joelle) Johnson with whom he would frequently walk in the park; his friends from his years of surveying; as well as many other friends and family members.

Ian will be missed by many. He was kind and pleasant by nature; quick with a joke, quicker still with a helping hand. Ian, or Bo as he was known by many, enjoyed the simple pleasures in life: a good book, a good beer, and good conversation. He loved to travel with friends and family-- road trips being his preference. Whether it was to South Beach Casino, out west to see relatives, down south to Fargo or Grand Forks for some shopping, every destination was only about an hour away, if he was asked.

He cherished his home where he spent much of his adult life. Any changes, be it carpeting, windows, or screen doors, were always the sources of much discussion, and much pride upon completion.

Ian loved the field of surveying. Whether it was rampaging through the bush with a brush hook, or crunching numbers at his desk in the office, the common thread was always the same: he absolutely loved the people he worked with, and cherished the camaraderie.

Thank you, Ian, for your love, your selflessness, and your uncanny ability to make us all smile. Thank you for all that you did.