Ed

Bouwman

Edward John Bouwman, 69, of Blanchard, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Oklahoma City.  The son of John Bouwman and Elenor Viola (Lupkes) Bouwman, he was born January 2, 1954, in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Ed grew up in Akron, Iowa and graduated from high school in Akron.  He was Lutheran in faith.  Ed joined the United States Army and first worked with artillery.  He later moved to work as a computer programmer and retired after reaching the rank of MSG (E8.) After retiring in Washington State, Ed moved to Blanchard, Oklahoma in 2002.  He owned and operated New Beginnings Horse Ranch since about 2004.  Ed was a huge Pittsburg Steelers fan.  He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ed is survived by his wife, Pat Bouwman of Newcastle; one son, Marshall Bouwman and his wife, Arleigh, of Idaho; three daughters, Riana Burger and her husband, Michael, of Blanchard, Nina Pennington and Royce Pennington of Oklahoma City, and Brandie Bouwman of Lawton; thirteen grandchildren, Jovani, Ruben, Anissa, Hadliana, Lylah, Sofia, Santiago, Elias, T.J., Kayden, Khloe, Wesson, and Marie; five great grandchildren, Sebastian, Rocki, Anthony, Adrian, and Aria; two brothers, Robert Bouwman of Iowa and Jeff Bouwman of Indiana; one sister, Janet Cope of Oklahoma City; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.