May 19, 1964 – February 13, 2026 

It is with incredible grief and sadness that I announce the sudden passing of my father, Paul Bowman. 

Paul was born in St. Asaph, Wales, on May 19, 1964. At the age of five, Paul and his family immigrated to Canada. The family travelled across the country to live in B.C. where Paul graduated from high school in Nanaimo. After graduation, Paul moved to the interior where he started working in the logging industry operating a Grapple Skidder for many years and then hauling logs. He changed industries in 2007 after being hired by Highland Valley Copper Mine in Logan Lake, where he worked for 18 years as a haul truck driver and a driller. 

Paul loved being outdoors; playing slow pitch in the Merritt beer league, camping, fishing and exploring the back trails. Sundays were for sports. He could always be found in his recliner on these days talking to the TV, telling it how the games should be played. Paul loved travelling to warmer destinations with his wonderful girlfriend Leah and came to enjoy the cruising life, visiting different ports of call and enjoying the beaches along the way. 

Paul was predeceased by his stepfather Ron Parkinson. He leaves behind his daughter Michelle (Dustin), mother Rita Parkinson, father Trevor Bowman, stepmother Linda Bowman, brother Gary Bowman, sister Caroline (Bob) Hammond, grandson Logan Hughes and his girlfriend Leah. 

I would like to give special thanks from the bottom of my heart to Randy for always being there for my dad. You were, and always will be, his best friend. We love ya bud. 

Paul wanted to leave quietly and requested that there be no funeral service. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Bowman family.

• Date : 2026-02-13
• Location : Kamloops