EDMUND HOYES (ED) BOWLEY

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EDMUND HOYES (ED) BOWLEY

May 13, 1948 - May 24, 2024

Edmund Hoyes Bowley passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Brandon General Hospital at the age of 76.

Edmund Hoyes Bowley was born in Neepawa Manitoba on May 13, 1948 to Edmund and Viola Bowley of Harte, Manitoba. Dad grew up on the family farm at Harte until the age of 13 then the family moved into Carberry. There he worked for and apprenticed under his Dad for electrical and plumbing. He received his full electrical license at the young age of 19. He was the youngest certified electrician in Manitoba for many years.

He met Mom and they were married on April 24, 1971. They were blessed with three children Melanie, Mark and Linda. They celebrated 53 years of marriage in April.

Dad and Mom lived in Brandon, Manitoba where he worked on various projects. They soon decided to move to Carberry and this is when Dad decided to go on his own and start his own business Ed’s Electric, servicing Carberry and the surrounding area for many years. He then decided to move on and pursue something different, he was hired on at the Shilo base as an electrician originally but then became Contract Inspector on the base for 10 years. Then another opportunity came up for him to be Project Manager for our Health Care Region. Here he was to supervise projects and maintenance of all hospitals in the region.

Once he retired he enjoyed the simple life. He was very particular about his yard and spent many hours on his lawn mower. He was always up for a visit and a beer in his shop/man cave. Many problems were solved and many laughs were had in that shop.

While he was at the farm he found a new passion... motorcycles. Against his family’s advice and disapproval of this new hobby, he did enjoy many rides with his good friends Jay and Barry.

In February of 2020 Dad and Mom moved into Carberry with the condition Dad had to have a shop/man cave for him to enjoy. Once settled into Carberry and town life they formed many new friendships. He spent many hours cruising the streets of Carberry, checking to make sure everyone was where they should be. Dad loved reading his western pocket books, on cold or rainy days he would read two or three a day.

Then another new hobby of side x siding came, which Mom and Dad both very much enjoyed. Many good rides, lots of laughs with great friends.

Dad was also a senior member of an elite Dart Club. He sure thought a lot of these guys and they always made him feel welcome.

Dad really enjoyed his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He loved hearing about everything going on in their lives. Dad was fortunate to have his own Mom with him until she passed in 2019 at the age of 100. He faithfully visited her everyday to check in and keep her up to speed on the daily goings on. Dad enjoyed reading his western pocket books, cruising the streets of Carberry.

Dad gave the best hugs, had an ear to listen, advice to give and was always there to help. Dad was truly our best friend, confidant, and he was a true gentlemen. Our hearts are broken, and we will miss him terribly.

Dad was predeceased by his parents Edmund and Viola Bowley, his sister Gail Mack, brothers in law Willy Mack, Glen Duncan and Jim Caughell.

Dad is survived by his loving wife Donna, daughter Melanie (Jason) Sam, Tylor Rylee and Travis, Cole and Whitley, son Mark (Laura) Torey, Elijah, Hunter and Madi, daughter Linda (Brett) Barrett (Kira) and Carter, sisters-in-law Marge Caughell and Sharon Duncan.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carberry Plains Cemetery with Shannon Bodnarchuk officiating.

As tokens of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1379 Kenaston Blvd. Winnipeg, MB. R3P 2T5

Arrangements entrusted to: Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services

Condolences: www.interlakecremation.ca

As published in Brandon Sun on May 28, 2024, May 28, 2024