Arlene Bowman

Arlene Bowman

 Arlene passed away peacefully at home on December 29th, 2025.
 She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, George, as well as her four children Tom (Row), Kerri (Roger), Glynis (Allan) and Karen. She was “Amma” to nineteen people when you include all our children combined and a great grandmother to eleven.
 She also leaves behind her special friends and neighbours Lisa and Darin. Her sister Christine is the last remaining sibling of her family.
 Arlene was predeceased by her parents Beggi and Margaret, brothers Harold and Brian and grandchildren Stephanie and Tyson.
 Before poor health affected her daily life, Mom enjoyed travelling to see family in other provinces ,and keeping huge garden that included crops of sweet pea flowers and Gladiloas. She and Dad spent summers in Gimli after they retired and enjoyed the time they spent there, turning their summer retreat into the perfect place to relax.
 Mom “stayed home” while her children were young but returned to her past occupation of health care when we were young teenagers. She worked as a health care aide at Betel Home in Selkirk for over a decade. Mom enjoyed the residents she cared for and the staff she worked with. She remained fluent in her native language Icelandic and was very proud to be able to translate for anyone that needed her services.
 Cremation has taken place and a private family service will happen in the spring.

 Tributes: www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

 Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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