Grant David Bowerman, 63, Blue Springs, MO passed away Feb. 15, 2017. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Sat., March 11 at Lakeland Community Church, 913 Colburn Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. A reception will follow the service. Private committal services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery; cremation. The family requests contributions to outpacingmelanoma.org c/o Team GB.
Grant was born May 26, 1953 in Independence, MO. He graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City and attended Graceland College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a salesman whose career includes working for Proctor & Gamble, 3M and Traffic Control Corporation. He was a life-long follower of Jesus Christ and an ordained minister. Grant was a former Blue Springs City Councilman representing the 3rd District and was currently a member of the Blue Springs Public Safety Board. He was a member of the American Legion, the N.R.A. and Safari Club International. He enjoyed working on his farm, hunting, fishing, golf, riding his Harley and serving his community. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage as well as his dual American and Canadian citizenship.
Grant was preceded in death by his father David W.L. Bowerman. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years Jane Bowerman, of the home; daughters Rachel M. Bowerman-Deering and husband Dave, Olathe, KS; Sarah J. Zung and husband Mike, Lee’s Summit, MO; son David G. Bowerman and wife Libby, Bloomington, IL; his mother Myrtle J. Bowerman, Independence, MO; brothers Donnie Bowerman and wife Tina, Missouri Valley, IA; Van L. Bowerman and wife Beth, Kansas City, MO; sister Patti Jobe and husband Robert, Delaware, OK; brother Reg Bowerman and wife Lesa, Shakopee, MN; grandchildren Anna & Sam Zung, Kate Bowerman and many other family members and close friends.