Rebecca Ann Bowman, age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska. She was born March 16, 1949 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Donald and Mary Kate (Davee) Morris.
She was a 1967 graduate of Alliance High School. Rebecca worked for a number of years as an LPN before returning to college later in life. She graduated from Chadron State College with degrees in art and social work. Rebecca developed her skills as an artist and was an accomplished individual who contributed her beautiful sculptures to the Carnegie to fill their space with lovely dancers and busts during her final days.
Rebecca truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed camping with family and planning the next adventurous trip. She also loved her church community in Lincoln and stayed an avid online member even from a distance. She held an active role in the DAV and was proud to serve disabled veterans over 30 years. Holding an elected position for DAV, she attended many meetings and represented at yearly conventions. She took her position very seriously. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Mary Kate Morris, her sister Nancy Avila and brother Allen Morris.
Rebecca married Larry Bolinger on July 8, 1966 and five children were born from this union; Celena (Nina) Berry, Scott (Marilyn) Bolinger, Amber (Randy) Craig, Torree (Jeanette) Bolinger and Justin Bolinger. She is also survived by an abundance of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a brother Bud (Julie) Morris. Later in life, Rebecca had a second marriage union to William Bowman and enjoyed over twenty years in this union. She loved the weekly family game nights and great card playing sharks through the years along with serving veterans together.
We know that we can't have you but we’re happy knowing that the angels have finally got you back. Goodbye to a wonderful woman and a beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
There will be a service for those who would like to say their last goodbye to Rebecca on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 21, 2025 from 1-7 p.m. with family attending from 4-6 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Carnegie Arts Center, 204 W 4th St, Alliance, NE 69301
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.