Barbara Ann Bowman

Barbara Ann Bowman passed away from life on this earth into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Barbara was born on August 22, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Paul and Virginia (Peete) Skelding. Barbara graduated from Woodward High School in 1955.

She married the love of her life, Roger, on January 25, 1958. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage together until Roger passed away in 2011.

Barbara was a homemaker for many years. She was eventually employed as a secretary at the Toledo Public Schools and later in the Math department at the University of Toledo. In their retirement, Barbara and Roger were able to enjoy many wonderful years together, which included several traveling adventures.

Barbara loved traveling, stamping, crafting, antiquing, but most especially, being with her family. Barbara was a dedicated member of Calvary United Methodist Church for many years until it closed, after which she became a member of Hope United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sons Kenneth (Karen) Bowman, and Daniel (Celina) Bowman; her grandchildren Paul (Elizabeth) Bowman, Steven Bowman, David (Jessica) Bowman; Alyssa (Levi) Kivari, Abigail (Joshua) Miller, Andrew (Sydney) Bowman, and Jacob (Alana) Bowman; Eight great-grandchildren; and her brother Jim (Rita) Skelding.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roger, parents Paul and Virginia, and her infant nephew Timmy. They are now reunited in heaven.

The family thanks the staff at Otterbein Sunset Village for the wonderful care that they provided for her. We are especially grateful to Amy Schenk who helped us with the admission process at Otterbein and also made many special visits with Barbara so that they became like sisters.

Barbara's funeral service will take place on Friday, November 13th at 11 am at Walker Funeral Home 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. with Rev. Diane Mendelson officiating. Visitation will be at Walker Funeral Home on Thursday, November 12th from 4-7 pm. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Toledo Memorial Park.

The family requests that all memorial gifts be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project in Barbara's memory. To donate go to their web site at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.