Warren Arthur Boström1

M, b. 24 March 1921, d. 8 December 2012
Family Explorer
FatherLouis Theodore Boström2 b. 31 Mar 1893, d. 1961
MotherEsther M. Lindblom2 b. 1892, d. 1963
Relationships
5th cousin of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
5th cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Warren A. Boström, husband of Ruby Luco
     Warren Arthur Boström, son of Louis Theodore Boström and Esther M. Lindblom, was born on 24 March 1921 at Colorado.1,2

     Warren married Ruby Olga Luco on 13 September 1947, at Leroy, Texas.3

     Warren died on 8 December 2012, at age 91,4 and was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.4

Census

     Warren appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 21 April 1930, of Kiowa, Elbert, Colorado in the household of his parents, Louis and Esther.5

     Warren appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 22 April 1940, of Kiowa, Elbert, Colorado in the household of his parents, Louis and Esther.6

Obituary

Warren Bostrom


Warren Arthur Bostrom was born March 24, 1921, and died December 8, 2012. He grew up 7 miles north and east of Kiowa, Colorado on a farm that his grandfather, Lars, homesteaded. This was a Scandinavian community. Warren was the only child of Louis and Esther (Lindblom) Bostrom. In a monthly feature of The Prairie Times called 'Only Yesterday', Warren published articles over the last 20 years recounting stories of growing up on this 640-acre wheat and cattle ranch.
All twelve years of his pre-college education were in Kiowa. He was a student leader and captain of his high school basketball team. He pitched for his fast pitch high school softball team for two years. He was awarded “Leading Boy” of the senior class and graduated as salutatorian. During his senior year, he also drove the school bus for $15 a month.
After high school, Warren attended Colorado State (Teacher's) College for two years and then returned home to teach in a one-room schoolhouse called Lost School. He taught eight students in six grades. When WWII broke out, he joined the Navy and served as a lieutenant operating the radar board of the El Dorado – sometimes called the Admiral’s go-cart. At Iwo Jima, he saw the Marines raise the flag on Mt. Suribachi. Joe Rosenthal – the photographer who took the famous picture – was on board his ship.
Through the provisions of the GI Bill, Warren returned from the war to complete his education. While working on his Masters in School Administration in Greeley, he met Ruby Luco, a schoolteacher from Texas. They met July 17, were engaged August 4 and married September 13, 1947, in Leroy, Texas. In 2012, Warren and Ruby celebrated their 65th anniversary.
After stints in education administration and teaching at Stratton and Holyoke, Warren became Superintendent of Schools in Elbert, CO. He served in that position for three years and then moved to Colorado Springs. He taught at South Junior for 14 years. He served as the District 11 Social Studies Chairman. He was also the President of the District 11 Bowling League which had about 200 members. He was elected as the Regional Chairman for the Colorado Education Association and was eventually elected to the CEA Board. Before he retired, he sold tax-sheltered annuities to teachers and administrators across the state of Colorado.
Warren did “see the world” of the South Pacific during WW II. He also traveled to England, Sweden, Kenya and Canada. He was an avid walker – many years reaching his goal of 1M steps (@ 7 miles/day). He was an avid reader – reading most of the biographies at the Air Force Academy library – and reading the Bible at least once a year.
Warren was raised in the Kiowa Presbyterian Church. As a college student he placed his faith in Jesus Christ. Warren looked forward to heaven because of Jesus’ love for him – a love that took Jesus to the cross. Warren served as a local leader of and speaker for the Gideon’s International. He attended Grace Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and served many years as an elder. He is the father of four children – Judy (Mrs. Sam Palpant, Spokane, WA), Steve (Via, Helena, MT), Sandi (Mrs. Paul Moede, Colorado Springs), and Gary (Sara, Colorado Springs). His children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their spouses currently number 54. He was particularly grateful for their positive impact, and, especially in his last days, never tired of telling them he loved them.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2511 N. Logan Ave., 11:00 a.m. on December 14.7

Family: Warren Arthur Boström and Ruby Olga Luco

Last Edited=1 Jan 2023

Citations

  1. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 101939776.
  2. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Kiowa, Colorado, Sheet 4 B, line 84.
  3. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Information is from Warren's tribute is brought to you by:
    Shrine of Remembrance Shrine of Remembrance 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO United States 80910 Phone: 719-634-1597.
  4. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 101939776.
  5. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Kiowa, Colorado, Sheet 4 B, line 82 thru 84.
  6. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Kiowa, Colorado, Sheet 4 A, line 28 thru 30.
  7. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Warren's tribute is brought to you by:
    Shrine of Remembrance Shrine of Remembrance 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO United States 80910 Phone: 719-634-1597.

Carl Sigfrid Bowman1

M, b. 2 July 1899, d. 22 February 1987
Family Explorer
FatherCarl Alfred Berman2 b. 26 Mar 1870
MotherAmanda Elisabeth Stål3 b. 20 Jun 1871
     Carl Sigfrid Bowman, son of Carl Alfred Berman and Amanda Elisabeth Stål, was born on 2 July 1899 at Asker, Örebro, Sverige.4,5,2

     Carl married Ruth Angelina Rawstrom, daughter of Karl (Charles) Arvid Konstantin Rawstrom and Hilda Kristina Bäcklund, on 7 May 1927, at Montclair, Essex, New Jersey.

Bowman - Rawstrom

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Rawatrom, of No. 153 Valley road, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Ruth, to C. Sigfrid Bowman, also of Montclair. The wedding took place on Saturday evening, May 7, at the home of the bride's parents. About fifty relatives and near friends attended. The bride was dressed in white georgette, trimmed with real lace and carried a bouquet of roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley. She was given in marriage by her father, Charles A. Rawstrom, and attended by her sister, Anna Marie, as maid of honor. Her sister wore pale pink georgette and carried butterfly roses. A niece of the bride, Audrey Marie Larson, was flower girl and wore a peach color dress. She carried a basket of peach color sweet peas. The bride's little sister, Doris, was train bearer and was dressed in white and pale green. A brother of the groom, Gosta Bowman, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. E. Johnson, pastor of the Sweedish Baptist Church of Montclair. The couple will make their home in East Orange.1,6


     Carl was naturalized on 11 June 1934, at 611 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, New Jersey.7

     Carl and Ruth were celebrating a milestone, in June 1977.

Bowmans Mark 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. C. Sigfried Bowman of Point Pleasant, formerly, of Verona, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family gathering held recently at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sven Peterson of 148 Sunset Ave., Verona. Mr. Bowman was a local painting and decorating contractor and Mrs. Bowman was a legal secretary for Frank H. Taylor in East Orange before their retire ment to Point Pleasant 12 years ago. They had been residents of Verona for 35 years. Mr. Bowman was born in Sweden and Mrs. Bowman is the former Ruth Rawstrom of Montclair. Among the 50 guests at the party were their son Dennis W. Bowman of Eatontown, grandson Dean Peterson and his wife, Barbara, of Verona, and granddaughter Pam Schweizer and her husband, Harry, of Saranac Lake, N.Y.8


     Carl died on 22 February 1987, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, at age 87.9,10

Census

     Carl and Ruth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Verona, Essex, New Jersey, enumerated 18 April 1930. Sigfrid owned his home, valued at $8100.00, and in addition, he had a radio set in his residence. His occupation was listed as a house painter Their children, Shirley Ann were listed as living with them.11

     Carl and Ruth appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Verona, Essex, New Jersey, at Ostego Road, enumerated 12 April 1940. Sigfrid was a painter. He owned his home, valued at $5000.00 Their children, Shirley Ann and Dennis were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $21.35 in the year 2022. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2022 would have cost $.17 cents in 1940.12

     Carl and Ruth appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Verona, Essex, New Jersey, enumerated 7 April 1950. Carl was a painter and decorater. Ruth was a stenographer at a real estate firm. Their children, Shirley Ann and Dennis were listed as living with them.13

Obituary

23 February 1987

CARL S. BOWMAN

- , 87, of Point Pleasant, died yesterday at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Mr. Bowman retired after 45 years ago as a self-employed house painter and decorator. He was a member of St Paul's United Methodist Church, Brick Township, a member of the Vikings, Bloomfield, and the Master Painters Association. Born in Sweden, he lived in Verona, moving to Point Pleasant 22 years ago. His wife, Ruth, died in 1979. Surviving are a son Dennis W., Eatontown; a daughter Shirley Peterson, Verona; a sister Thea Kittle, Norfold, Conn; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Colonial Funeral Home, Brick, is in charge of arrangements.

Carl Stgfrid Bowman

Services for Carl Sigfrid Bowman of Point Pleasant, formerly of Verona, were held Wednesday in the Colonial Funeral Home, Brick Township. Mr. Bowman, 87, died Sunday in the Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Interment was in Restland Memorial Cemetery, East Hanover. Born in Sweden, Mr. Bowman lived in Verona before moving to Point Pleasant 22 years ago. He had been a painter and decorator in the Verona area for 45 years, retiring 22 years ago. Mr. Bowman was a member of the Vikings in Bloom-field and the Master Painters Association. Suriving are a son, Dennis W. Bowman of Eaton ; a daughter. Mrs. Shirley Peterson of Verona; a sister, Mrs. Thea Kittle of Norfolk, Conn; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.10,14

Children of Carl Sigfrid Bowman and Ruth Angelina Rawstrom

Last Edited=11 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S139] Steve & Carol Schimpff, "Rawstrom History," e-mail to Compiler (J. Van Dyke), This was from a compilation of Rawstrom Family information; 2010 - 0006.
  2. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1859-1947
    Name: Carl Sigfrid Birth Date:     2 Jul 1899 Birth Place: Asker, Örebro, Sverige (Sweden) Father: Carl Alfred Berman Mother:      Amanda Elisabet Har Father Birth Date: 26 Mars 1870 Mother Birth Date: 20 Jun 1871 Page number:     0/0 Volume: SCB.
  3. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Marriage Records, 1860-1947
    Name: Carl Alfred Boman Gender:     Man (Male) Age: 26 Birth Date: 20 Mar 1870 Marriage Date:     7 Nov 1896 Marriage Place: Asker, Örebro, Sverige (Sweden) Spouse:
    Amanda Elisabeth.
  4. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 5 A, line 16; Birth date estimated based on 1930 census.
  5. [S20] Unknown author, Social Security Death Index, This source provided day and month of birth.
  6. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, The Montclair Times (Montclair, New Jersey) 21 May 1927, SatPage 13.
  7. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1878-1945
    Name: Carl Sigfrid Bowman Race: White Declaration Age: 27 Birth Date: 2 Jul 1899 Birth Place: Buvinobruk, Sweden Record Type: Naturalization Declaration Departure Place: Golthanburg, Sweden Arrival Date: 11 Sep 1923 Declaration Date: 4 Mar 1927 Ship: Stockholm Description: Petition No 29088, John Balnave, 30 Jan 1934 - Petition No 29525, Christian Heinrich Kochheim, 17 Apr 1934.
  8. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, The Montclair Times (Montclair, New Jersey) 30 Jun 1977, ThuPage 24.
  9. [S20] Unknown author, Social Security Death Index, Last Residence: 08742 Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean, New Jersey.
  10. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) 23 Feb 1987, Mon Page 16.
  11. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 5 A, line 16 thru 19.
  12. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 11 B, line 73 thru 76.
  13. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 3, line 24 thru 27.
  14. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Verona-Cedar Grove Times (Verona, New Jersey) 26 Feb 1987, ThuPage 4.
  15. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 11 B, line 76.

Dennis Bowman1

M, b. 1938
Family Explorer
FatherCarl Sigfrid Bowman1 b. 2 Jul 1899, d. 22 Feb 1987
MotherRuth Angelina Rawstrom1 b. 17 May 1902, d. 25 Nov 1979
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
2nd cousin of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Dennis Warren Bowman
     Dennis Bowman, son of Carl Sigfrid Bowman and Ruth Angelina Rawstrom, was born in 1938 at New Jersey.1

Census

     Dennis appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 12 April 1940, of Verona, Essex, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Carl and Ruth.2

     Dennis appeared on the 1950 Federal Census, enumerated 7 April 1950, of Verona, Essex, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Carl and Ruth.3
Last Edited=6 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 11 B, line 76.
  2. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 11 B, line 73 thru 76.
  3. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 3, line 24 thru 27.

Shirley Ann Bowman1

F, b. 14 February 1930
Family Explorer
FatherCarl Sigfrid Bowman1 b. 2 Jul 1899, d. 22 Feb 1987
MotherRuth Angelina Rawstrom1 b. 17 May 1902, d. 25 Nov 1979
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
2nd cousin of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Shirley A. Bowman, wife of Sven G. Peterson
     Shirley Ann Bowman, daughter of Carl Sigfrid Bowman and Ruth Angelina Rawstrom, was born on 14 February 1930 at New Jersey.2
     Shirley Ann Bowman was engaged circa 26 October 1950;

Engagement Told
MISS SHIRLEY ANN BOWMAN

Mr. and Mrs. C. Sigfrid Bowman of Otsego Road announced the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Ann, to Sven G. Peterson, son of Mrs. Albert G. Peterson of 64 Claremont Avenue and the late Mr. Peterson. Miss Bowman, a graduate of Verona High Schol and the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Newark, is on the staff of Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Peterson, also a graduate of Verona High School, is an alumnus of Rutgers University,- New Brurjwick. During World War II he served eighteen months with the U.S. Army and is now studying for his master's degree at Rutgers while serving as a teaching assistant on the faculty.3


     Her married name was Peterson.2

     Shirley married Sven Gustav Peterson, son of Albert Peterson and Signe Sofia Enquist, on 20 January 1951, at Montclair, Essex, New Jersey.

Shirley An Bowman, Sven C. Peterson Married at Candlelight Ceremony
Shirley An Bowman, Sven C. Peterson Married at Candlelight Ceremony Late Afternoon Service Read Saturday in Montclair Couple to Reside in New Bunswick.

Miss Shirley Ann Bowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Sigfrld Bowman of 29 Otsego Road, became the bride Saturday afternoon of Sven G. Peterson, son of Mrs. Signe Peterson of 64 Clarernont Avenue and the late Albert Peterson. The candlelight service took place in the Flrat Baptist Church of Montclair, with the Rev. Gordon Johnson of the Bethel Baptist Church, Montclair, officiating. A reception followed at the latter church. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white velvet gown. Her finger-tlp-lrngth Illusion veil was held by a velvet coronet, and she carried a bouquet of calla llllies. Mrs. Walter Lerk, of Preaknes, cousin of the brldrgroom and matron of honor, wore an emerald green faille dress trimmed In velvet and carried yellow roses. Bridesmaids, the Misses Martha Keyl of Clifton and Janet Young of Avenel, wore gowns of burnt orange velvet, and also carried bouquets of yellow roses. George Pendorf of Hamilton Road was best man, and ushers included Fred M. Ingold Jr. of Grove Avenue and Mr. Todd. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowman are graduates of Verona High School, and the bride is also an alumna of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Newark. Her husband, who holds a bachelor's degree from Kutsers University, is worklng for his master's degree there and serving as assistant teacher in physical education. Following a short weddlng trip, the couple will make their home at 122 Osborne Lane, University Heights, New Brunswick.2,4,5


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Census

     Shirley appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 18 April 1930, of Verona, Essex, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Carl and Ruth.6

     Shirley appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 12 April 1940, of Verona, Essex, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Carl and Ruth.7

     Shirley appeared on the 1950 Federal Census, enumerated 7 April 1950, of Verona, Essex, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Carl and Ruth. She was a student nurse.8

Children of Shirley Ann Bowman and Sven Gustav Peterson

Last Edited=1 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S139] Steve & Carol Schimpff, "Rawstrom History," e-mail to Compiler (J. Van Dyke), This was from a compilation of Rawstrom Family information; 2010 - 0006.
  2. [S140] Shirley (Bowman) Peterson, Letter from Shirley (Bowman) Peterson, Recipient: Compiler J. Van Dyke, Author Address: Verona, New Jersey, Sent 09 April 2009.
  3. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Verona-Cedar Grove Times Verona, New Jersey · Thursday, October 26, 1950.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016
    Name: Sven G Peterson Gender:     Male Marriage Date:     Jan 1951 Marriage Place: Montclair, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Spouse: Shirley A Bowman Certificate Number: 01330.
  5. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Verona-Cedar Grove Times Verona, New Jersey · Thursday, January 25, 1951.
  6. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 5 A, line 16 thru 19.
  7. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 11 B, line 73 thru 76.
  8. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, Verona, New Jersey, Sheet 3, line 24 thru 27.

Col. Wardell P. Bowman1

M
Family Explorer
     Wardell married Elizabeth Malcolm, daughter of Rev. Thomas S. Malcolm and Margaret Van Dyke.1

Family: Col. Wardell P. Bowman and Elizabeth Malcolm

Last Edited=28 Jun 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 223.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke