Edward Leat Bowman Sr.

November 8, 1928 - November 19, 2019

Edward Leat BowmanSr. Edward L Bowman of Kansas City Kansas is survived by his four children, Edward Jr, David, Ann and Timothy. Edward has eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Edward is a graduated of Argentine High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, during the Korean war, rising up in rank to Staff Sergeant (technical), where he was placed in charge of an aircraft rebuild center at Luke Airforce base, in Phoenix Arizona. Edward was married to his high school sweet heart, Lorretta Francis (Lauterbach), Bowman who proceeded him in her death in June 4, 2011. Following his tour in the Air Force, Edward and Lorretta moved to Argentine Kansas and have been live long residents. Raising four children and enjoying a life filled with memories and events. Edward work at the Santa Fe railroad in Argentine, and was a member of the machinist union for over 70 years. Edward also establish E’L Bowman and Son’s Construction company where with his son’s assistance he built homes in Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties. After his retirement from the rail road Edward continued to pursue his construction business becoming a key member in supporting Kansas City’s housing needs. Edward had a passion for the outdoors, He was a Boy Scout Leader, an avid pheasant hunter and enjoyed endless hours fishing with his family at their cabin near Iola Kansas. Memorial visitation will be held from 2-4 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 24 at Maple Hill Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Kansas Advisory Council Talking Book, 1 Kellogg Circle Box 4055 Emporia, KS 66801.