Shem Bowman Shem Tyler Bowman, 26, died from injuries sustained in a diving accident at Chevelon Canyon Bridge. Shem was born Sept. 6, 1995, in Holbrook to his parents, Dr. Samuel Kent and Marian Louise (Stevens) Bowman. He was smart, brilliant, and gifted. His family was proud of him and all his accomplishments. During his younger years, Shem worked as a lifeguard in Holbrook and gave swimming lessons to many youths. While going to college, and then post-college, he worked as an ophthalmology tech for Phoenix Children’s Hospital as well as other ophthalmologists. Shem felt a special affinity towards children. It was his great life’s aspiration to work in pediatric medicine and he was well on his way of achieving that goal. Most recently, Shem worked as a plant operator for Enterprise Products, which is a natural gas storage facility, in Adamana. Shem is survived by his parents, Sam and Marian Bowman of Holbrook; siblings, Kalob (Jenna) Bowman, Michael Bowman, Seth Bowman, Luke Bowman, Alyssa Bowman, Jedde Bowman, Kaylee Bowman and Shad Bowman; his girlfriend, Camille Griffith; grandparents, Lee Anna Rogers and Malvern Stevens; and 10 nieces and nephews. The public visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at Owens Livingston Mortuary, located at 409 N. First Ave., in Holbrook. The memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Holbrook High School’s Auditorium, located at 485 N. 9th Avenue in Holbrook (enter the auditorium off Buffalo Street). Burial will follow at Holbrook Cemetery. Full military honors and interment will be performed at 12 noon at the Holbrook Cemetery. Immediately following the services at the cemetery, all are welcome to a potluck meal back at the school. Just bring your favorite dish to share and continue in celebrating the great life of Shem Tyler Bowman. Services were handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook.
