Justin John Dudley Bowman
Birth: 7 Apr 1984; Death: 15 Feb 2010; Burial: 2010; Nativity: Portland, OR
Location: Lot 194, Plot 5 (block M)
Ledger Notes:
Age: 25 years
Funeral: Attrell's
Obituary:
Church Obituary: Justin John Dudley Bowman was born April 7th, 1984 to John and Darla Bowman at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland OR. He had a great love of life and enjoyed many things. He had a quick wit and always had a comeback. This always seemed to surprise people as he was really a shy, quiet person. Justin was always a great big brother to his little “sista” Karen. He served as a role model and confidant. They were best friends!
In his childhood years, Justin was a member of 4H and enjoyed raising and showing steers at the Washington County Fair. He always had a great love of animals, which he continued throughout his life. He had a dog named Sierra, and cat, River. Justin also played soccer and was on the track team in high school, competing in the shot-put and discus. Justin could also be classified as a “trekkie”, knowing an absurd amount of detail about each Star Trek ship.
He graduated from Tualatin High School in 2003 where he learned the craft of Technical Theater. Justin was very gifted at sound and lights and worked occasionally at the PCC Theater. He also ran sound regularly at the Tigard United Methodist Church.
Justin worked multiple jobs over the years starting as a weekend animal caretaker and cleaner at Canterbury Animal Hospital when he was only 14 years old. He continued to work there on weekends and nights. His main job was working at Beaverton High School as a groundsman/custodian. He always came home with great stories and truly enjoyed his co-workers. He was a member of OSEA and he had just completed training to be the shop steward at Beaverton High School.
While working three jobs, Justin was continuing his education at PCC and was a diligent student. He always expressed his wish to complete his degree before Karen received hers. Some things that Justin enjoyed doing were camping at East Lake, fishing, reading, playing his tuba in the Tualatin Valley Community Band, listening to music and going on long drives in his truck, which was his pride and joy.
Justin died of a heart attack on February 15th, 2010 in Yamhill, OR where he was out helping trim trees for his grandparents. He died doing what he loved: using his chainsaw (J) and helping those who needed help. Justin touched many lives in his 25 years here on Earth and he will be truly missed by all who love him.
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