aul was born on February 27, 1960 in Carthage, Handcock County, Illinois to W R Bowman and Virginia Eileen Bowman Pollitt.  In his youth his family moved to the area and later graduated from Merrillville High School in 1978.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Hannah Marie Bowman and McKenzie Elizabeth Bowman; his siblings: Phyllis (Lee) Goodman, New Smyrna Beach, FL., Lois (Darrell) Jones, Highland, IN., JoAnn (Jay) Horecky, Friendswood, TX, Randy (Carol) Bowman, Highland, IN., Kathy McAbee, Westfield, IN. and Bonnie (Chris) Rodenas, Westfield, IN.; 14 nieces & nephews; and many, many friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife: Christine Lynn Arredondo Bowman: parents, W R Bowman and Virginia Eileen Bowman Pollitt; brothers: William (Bill) R. Bowman, Donald J. Bowman and David A. Bowman; and brother-in-Law, Greg McAbee.

Paul had a total dedication and love for daughters, Hannah and McKenzie. They were his life!

He was always busy working on a new business or new project. His very first business was delivering newspapers, and his last business was Vintage Motorcycles.  He loved finding vintage bikes anywhere in the country, bringing them to his shop to repair and restore, and then shipping in containers to buyers in Japan, Australia & New Zealand.

He loved to travel and share his findings with those back home, often rewarding us with beautiful sunrise and sunset pictures taken from trips around the country.

He loved classical rock music and always ready for a concert.

He will be truly missed by all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity of your  choosing  in memory of Paul.