Ezekiel Bowman

Ezekiel Guo Biao Bowman was found on a street corner of Zhuhai, China on March 17, 2002 at the age of 4 years. He spent the next ten years of his life being cared for by the orphanage workers, asking often if there was a family for him…somewhere. In 2010, an American family serving nearby, began taking Zeke to their home on the weekends or whenever they could, planting little seeds of Jesus in him, through their love. They began to pray that someday he would find a family. On November 27th 2011 God who is rich in mercy, provided a way for us to receive word on this special boy waiting for someone to embrace him. Less than 4 months later, Zeke came home to the ones who loved him and anticipated his adoption into their family. The next year brought many changes in Zeke’s life and ours, as he began learning English and the meaning of all the words. When he would understand a new word, his eyes would light up and he would say, “O,Ya?” He was never short of energy for any task he was asked to do. Zeke loved people and every friend he made brought him happiness beyond description. On October 21, 2013, nineteen months after he arrived home, Zeke was taken to be with Jesus after being involved in a tragic accident near Zillah. We will forever cherish the memories that we have, and will ever be thankful for the time we have been given together as a family. Mourning his death and trusting in God are his parents, Dwayne and Sherri Bowman of Zillah, WA, his siblings, Clement and Bev Ann Bowman of Union City, Ohio, Kristi Bowman, Shelly and Trent Graybill, Joshua and Layna Bowman, and Marykate Bowman, all of Zillah, nieces and nephews, Camille, Pierré, Andre, Sophia Bowman, and Vashti Graybill, loving Grandparents, Marvin and Kathryn Mohler of Zillah of Zillah, WA, and Calvin and Beverly Bowman of Union City, OH. He is also survived by a large number of extended family friends. Zeke was preceded in death by an infant niece, Rael Graybill. Visitation is planned for Friday, October 25th from 2:00-8:00pm and the funeral service will be held Saturday, October 26th at 10:00am; both at the German Baptist Brethren Church, 203 West Centennial Drive, Zillah, WA. Tributes can be left for the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ezekiel Bowman, please visit our flower store.