Mr. Maynard "Sam" Bowman, age 69, of 143 Shannon Hill Rd., Meshoppen, PA passed away Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2012 at his home in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County.
Sam was born in Laceyville, PA on August 5, 1942 the son of the late Maynard J. Bowman, who passed away on September 12, 1998 and Minnie V. Hawley Bowman, who passed away on September 20, 2005. He was a graduate of Wyalusing High School class of 1961.
Sam worked as a machinist foreman for Cornell Manufacturing and later named Pendu Manufacturing for over 25 years and retiring in 2008. He also was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator for Sam VanDeMark, Burt Smith, and Art Shelley.
Sam thoroughly enjoyed his retirement with his grandsons in which they took pleasure in working on and showing antique tractors and engines. In addition, he was a member of Endless Mountains Antique Power Association.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, the former Virginia A. Kirk, whom he married on August 24, 1963, his daughter Beth Polovitch of Nicholson, PA, his grandsons Eric Polovitch of Springville, PA and Alex Polovitch of Nicholson, PA, his brother Merton (Mert) Bowman and his wife Karen of Lawton, PA, and his sister Mary Lee Goodwin of Mehoopany, PA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services and interment will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made through Sheldon Funeral Homes, Main St., Laceyville, PA.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make donations can do so to Endless Mountains Antique Power Association, in care of Carl Bedford, 4732 SR 87, Mehoopany, PA 18629.