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Donald Scott "Scotty" Bowman III

Donald Scott "Scotty" Bowman III obituary

Donald Bowman Obituary

DONALD SCOTT BOWMAN III, SCOTTY Born in Kohala, Hawaii in 1934 and raised in Kailua, Oahu, Scotty was a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Class of `52. He enjoyed a 32 year career at Hawaiian Telephone Company and devoted 50 years of service to the Hawaiian Financial Credit Union. Growing up steps from Kailua Beach, Scotty reveled in swimming, sailing and scuba diving. In retirement he enjoyed skiing and photographing his travels while volunteering for National Parks, State Parks and Wildlife Refuges across the United States. In his last years he enjoyed billiards and cribbage entering tournaments in his final hometown Durango, Colorado where he peacefully passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Predeceased by daughters Diane (Poochie), Donnelle (Donnie) and son Donald (Kaha). Survived by sister Ann McBirnie, wife Lynn Apo, son Kalei Bowman and daughter Dale Bowman. Memorial Service: Saturday, July 12, 2025. Visitation @ 9:30am. Service @ 10:00am. Venue: Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel on the campus of Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Jun. 15, 2025.

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Wanda Beppu

July 15, 2025

Rest in Love brother Scotty....

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Rose Chismar

June 19, 2025

In the 1990, my husband Bill and I used to hike all over O´ahu with Lynn and Scotty. In the early 2000´s Lynn used to babysit our children, Trent and Jade, so that we could watch movies with Scotty, the Phantom Menace being a memorable one. We will miss you Scotty!!!

Langendoen Ohana

June 16, 2025

Scotty and Lynn spent special times with us (especially Christmas over the last 10 years).We will miss him!

Ben & Liz McPherson

June 15, 2025

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