Bowman, Dale Eldon

Dale Eldon Bowman, 76, of Indian Valley, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Born the son of Wilbur and Doris Bowman he worked on the family farm in Huntington, Ind.

He graduated from Rock Creek High School 1952, Huntington, Ind., Purdue University with a Bachelor Degree in 1960, Washington State University with a Masters Degree 1962, Bridgewater College Theology in 1977 and EMT Training in 2002 in Floyd, Va. He served his country in the Army and was on the Pistol Team. He was a science teacher at Huntington North High School and previous owner of Frazanda Golf Course both in Huntington, Ind.

Dale became a minister in 1977 serving the following churches: Lagro Presbyterian, in Lagro, Ind., Leake’s Chapel Church of the Brethren, in Stanley, Va., Tire Hill Church of the Brethren, in Tire Hill, Pa., Covington Church of the Brethren, in Covington, Ohio, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, in Copper Hill, Va., Duncan’s Chapel Church of the Brethren, in Floyd County, Va., Buffalo Mt. Presbyterian, in Floyd County, Va., Indian Valley Presbyterian, in Floyd County, Va., and Parkway Church of the Brethren, in Floyd County. He was an active member of Floyd County Rescue Squad, receiving many awards for his service.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen Miller Bowman, of Indian Valley, Va.; sister, Evelyn (Ernie) Maxwell, of Wapakoneta, Ohio; children, Mark Bowman, of Richmond, Va., Brenda (Rodger) Brewer, of Stoystown, Pa., Jeannie (Ron) Stahl, of Lancaster, Pa., and Matt (Lorraine) Bowman, of St. Paris, Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Justin and Jessie Stahl, Lee, Lauren and Lynne Brewer, and Shane and Bryce Bowman.

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Sonafrank officiating. Interment will follow in Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad or Church World ServicesDisaster Relief. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com