Bardell Robinson "Rob" Bowman died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 at his daughter's home in Loves Park, Illinois just five weeks before his 100th birthday. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, a dedicated teacher and friend to all who knew him.
Bardell was born May 28, 1915 at the Shalem Ranch in Donna Anna County, New Mexico, the second of nine children, to Claudious and Jennie Robinson Bowman. He arrived at 5:30 AM, causing his grandfather, Henry Bowman, to truly prophesy, "That boy was born just as we are going to work. He will be a good worker all of his life." The family soon moved to Colonial Dublan in the Mexican Mormon Colonies, where Bardell (called "Rob" by his family) graduated from Juarez Stake Academy. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University and later a Master of Music from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
US Navy WWII
When the U.S. entered World War II, Bardell joined the Navy in the "90 day wonder" officer program, later becoming a fighter pilot serving in the Pacific Theater. While serving in the Navy he met Fredericka Bertha "Rickie" Sauder, the girl who quickly became the love of his life. They were married in San Francisco on May 12, 1943, six days before he had to go back to the Pacific. After the war, he taught instrumental music and band in Schaller and Reinbeck, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
In 1953 he moved to Dixon, Illinois, where for over 30 years he was the grade school band director for the Dixon Public Schools. His high musical standards and personal integrity influenced hundreds of young people. His bands and students received thousands of superior medals at the Illinois Grade School Music Association contests.
A member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years, Bardell also participated in the Dixon Music Club, the Sauk Valley Community College Orchestra and assorted chamber groups in the area. Additionally, he played clarinet in the Dixon Municipal Band and for several years was the conductor of the Rochelle, Illinois Municipal Band.
As a young man Bardell served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. In later years, he and his wife served together as senior missionaries in Mexico following his retirement from teaching. Locally he served in many ecclesiastical positions, including that of Bishop of the Sterling Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bardell's true joy was his family and he was the world's most devoted husband and father. He taught by precept, but most exceptionally by example, seeking to instill in his children great personal and spiritual qualities as well as fill them with a love of music. His example of love for his family, his students, and music, combined with his high standards of excellence, created a priceless heritage.
All who knew him were touched by his influence and changed for the better. His life exemplified his strong personal faith and testimony of Jesus Christ who taught "love thy neighbor!"
He is survived by one brother, Donn Bowman; three children, Victor Bardell (Cynthia), Brian Leslie (Vinette), and Linda Jane (Edward) Smith; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday evening, May 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, 213 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Loveland Community Center, Dixon, Illinois.
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Bardell was born May 28, 1915 at the Shalem Ranch in Donna Anna County, New Mexico, the second of nine children, to Claudious and Jennie Robinson Bowman. He arrived at 5:30 AM, causing his grandfather, Henry Bowman, to truly prophesy, "That boy was born just as we are going to work. He will be a good worker all of his life." The family soon moved to Colonial Dublan in the Mexican Mormon Colonies, where Bardell (called "Rob" by his family) graduated from Juarez Stake Academy. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University and later a Master of Music from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
US Navy WWII
When the U.S. entered World War II, Bardell joined the Navy in the "90 day wonder" officer program, later becoming a fighter pilot serving in the Pacific Theater. While serving in the Navy he met Fredericka Bertha "Rickie" Sauder, the girl who quickly became the love of his life. They were married in San Francisco on May 12, 1943, six days before he had to go back to the Pacific. After the war, he taught instrumental music and band in Schaller and Reinbeck, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
In 1953 he moved to Dixon, Illinois, where for over 30 years he was the grade school band director for the Dixon Public Schools. His high musical standards and personal integrity influenced hundreds of young people. His bands and students received thousands of superior medals at the Illinois Grade School Music Association contests.
A member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years, Bardell also participated in the Dixon Music Club, the Sauk Valley Community College Orchestra and assorted chamber groups in the area. Additionally, he played clarinet in the Dixon Municipal Band and for several years was the conductor of the Rochelle, Illinois Municipal Band.
As a young man Bardell served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. In later years, he and his wife served together as senior missionaries in Mexico following his retirement from teaching. Locally he served in many ecclesiastical positions, including that of Bishop of the Sterling Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bardell's true joy was his family and he was the world's most devoted husband and father. He taught by precept, but most exceptionally by example, seeking to instill in his children great personal and spiritual qualities as well as fill them with a love of music. His example of love for his family, his students, and music, combined with his high standards of excellence, created a priceless heritage.
All who knew him were touched by his influence and changed for the better. His life exemplified his strong personal faith and testimony of Jesus Christ who taught "love thy neighbor!"
He is survived by one brother, Donn Bowman; three children, Victor Bardell (Cynthia), Brian Leslie (Vinette), and Linda Jane (Edward) Smith; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday evening, May 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, 213 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Loveland Community Center, Dixon, Illinois.
www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com
Bardell Robinson "Rob" Bowman died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 at his daughter's home in Loves Park, Illinois just five weeks before his 100th birthday. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, a dedicated teacher and friend to all who knew him.
Bardell was born May 28, 1915 at the Shalem Ranch in Donna Anna County, New Mexico, the second of nine children, to Claudious and Jennie Robinson Bowman. He arrived at 5:30 AM, causing his grandfather, Henry Bowman, to truly prophesy, "That boy was born just as we are going to work. He will be a good worker all of his life." The family soon moved to Colonial Dublan in the Mexican Mormon Colonies, where Bardell (called "Rob" by his family) graduated from Juarez Stake Academy. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University and later a Master of Music from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
US Navy WWII
When the U.S. entered World War II, Bardell joined the Navy in the "90 day wonder" officer program, later becoming a fighter pilot serving in the Pacific Theater. While serving in the Navy he met Fredericka Bertha "Rickie" Sauder, the girl who quickly became the love of his life. They were married in San Francisco on May 12, 1943, six days before he had to go back to the Pacific. After the war, he taught instrumental music and band in Schaller and Reinbeck, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
In 1953 he moved to Dixon, Illinois, where for over 30 years he was the grade school band director for the Dixon Public Schools. His high musical standards and personal integrity influenced hundreds of young people. His bands and students received thousands of superior medals at the Illinois Grade School Music Association contests.
A member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years, Bardell also participated in the Dixon Music Club, the Sauk Valley Community College Orchestra and assorted chamber groups in the area. Additionally, he played clarinet in the Dixon Municipal Band and for several years was the conductor of the Rochelle, Illinois Municipal Band.
As a young man Bardell served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. In later years, he and his wife served together as senior missionaries in Mexico following his retirement from teaching. Locally he served in many ecclesiastical positions, including that of Bishop of the Sterling Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bardell's true joy was his family and he was the world's most devoted husband and father. He taught by precept, but most exceptionally by example, seeking to instill in his children great personal and spiritual qualities as well as fill them with a love of music. His example of love for his family, his students, and music, combined with his high standards of excellence, created a priceless heritage.
All who knew him were touched by his influence and changed for the better. His life exemplified his strong personal faith and testimony of Jesus Christ who taught "love thy neighbor!"
He is survived by one brother, Donn Bowman; three children, Victor Bardell (Cynthia), Brian Leslie (Vinette), and Linda Jane (Edward) Smith; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday evening, May 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, 213 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Loveland Community Center, Dixon, Illinois.
www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com
Bardell was born May 28, 1915 at the Shalem Ranch in Donna Anna County, New Mexico, the second of nine children, to Claudious and Jennie Robinson Bowman. He arrived at 5:30 AM, causing his grandfather, Henry Bowman, to truly prophesy, "That boy was born just as we are going to work. He will be a good worker all of his life." The family soon moved to Colonial Dublan in the Mexican Mormon Colonies, where Bardell (called "Rob" by his family) graduated from Juarez Stake Academy. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University and later a Master of Music from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
US Navy WWII
When the U.S. entered World War II, Bardell joined the Navy in the "90 day wonder" officer program, later becoming a fighter pilot serving in the Pacific Theater. While serving in the Navy he met Fredericka Bertha "Rickie" Sauder, the girl who quickly became the love of his life. They were married in San Francisco on May 12, 1943, six days before he had to go back to the Pacific. After the war, he taught instrumental music and band in Schaller and Reinbeck, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
In 1953 he moved to Dixon, Illinois, where for over 30 years he was the grade school band director for the Dixon Public Schools. His high musical standards and personal integrity influenced hundreds of young people. His bands and students received thousands of superior medals at the Illinois Grade School Music Association contests.
A member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years, Bardell also participated in the Dixon Music Club, the Sauk Valley Community College Orchestra and assorted chamber groups in the area. Additionally, he played clarinet in the Dixon Municipal Band and for several years was the conductor of the Rochelle, Illinois Municipal Band.
As a young man Bardell served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. In later years, he and his wife served together as senior missionaries in Mexico following his retirement from teaching. Locally he served in many ecclesiastical positions, including that of Bishop of the Sterling Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bardell's true joy was his family and he was the world's most devoted husband and father. He taught by precept, but most exceptionally by example, seeking to instill in his children great personal and spiritual qualities as well as fill them with a love of music. His example of love for his family, his students, and music, combined with his high standards of excellence, created a priceless heritage.
All who knew him were touched by his influence and changed for the better. His life exemplified his strong personal faith and testimony of Jesus Christ who taught "love thy neighbor!"
He is survived by one brother, Donn Bowman; three children, Victor Bardell (Cynthia), Brian Leslie (Vinette), and Linda Jane (Edward) Smith; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday evening, May 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, 213 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Loveland Community Center, Dixon, Illinois.
www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com
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BARDELL R. BOWMAN
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World War II
MAY 28 1915 - APR 24 2015
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