Wilberta Bowman

Wilberta "Birdie" Bowman, 91, of Webster, WI passed away on November 16, 2010 at Spooner Health System Nursing Home. Birdie was born on September 9, 1919 to Wilbert B. and Frona Ellen (Myers) Gardner in Terre Haute, IN. Birdie married Dr. John M. Bowman on June 12, 1941 in Blue Island, IL. To this union, three sons were born. The family resided in Hazel Crest, Il for over 30 years. Birdie worked as a receptionist in her husband’s optometric practice. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, bowling and visiting with her friends and family. Birdie was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Vernon Gardner. She is survived by her sons, Jon G. (Rosemary) Bowman of Webster, WI, Kent B. (Sandy) Bowman of Webster, WI and Brent T. (Dionne) Bowman of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren, Sean A. and Brianna L. Bowman; sister, Georgia Rose Shaw of Tucson, AZ; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, WI. A memorial service will be held after the visitation at 7:00 pm at the funeral home with Father Michael Tupa as the celebrant. Music will be provided by Kim Simon. A graveside service and interment will take place on Friday, November 26, 2010 at 11:00 am at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, IL. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association - 2011 Walk To End Alzheimer's, 522 Service Rd, Spooner, WI 54801. Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner, WI assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.