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| July 19, 2023 |
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| 2019 |
The Bowman Reunion was held at Shady Oaks, which is part of Weaver's Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia on the third Sunday in July. I always look forward to going to reconnect with my many cousins. My paternal grandmother was Ruth Bowman May, which lets me be with this fine group of people.
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Uncle Luther Bowman has 29 grandchildren. I can't name all of them but here is a good representation on that group.
I remember going to visit Uncle Luther sometimes on Sunday afternoon when I was little.
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| Philip and Maribeth May, MaryMay and Gary Suter, Becky and Bill May |
Grandmother Ruth Bowman May had six grandchildren. Above are 3 of them with their spouses.
Visiting with my kinfolk and eating the lucious home-cooking is always fun but the highlight this year was singing hymns together. The acappella singing and the harmony was simply beautiful.
Until next year, dear Bowman cousins!
There are various dishes by various family members that are customary. For Gary, that entails a trip to the Turner Ham Store, which is about 20 miles away back in the boondocks. If you're raised on Virginia ham, that's the best - and it's not something you get every day!
We just learned that at least one family member (You know who you are -- Linda!) thought that Gary bought the ham sandwiches already made. WRONG!
They take effort and are created in an assembly-line style!
The buffet is almost ready.
Note: ham sandwiches, meatloaf, and more!
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Jerrel Suter, the elder member of the Menno and Addie Margaret Suter family, gives thanks.
