Michael was John and Deb s only son, but he is survived by three half-brothers and a half sister. The Bowman children were taken in by the Malone s when their own parents were killed in a tragic accident. Calif. The Bowmans have 12 children and three grand children among them. Michael s own stepfather Ron Chard also remains in Pomeroy. His son Thomas and wife Eriko who live in Japan with their children Miguel and Shane.
Services are pending.
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