Priscilla Swartwood Bowman

BOWMAN, Priscilla Dawn (Swartwood) - Of Salt Lake City, Utah, sadly passed on September 5, 2024. Pris, as she preferred to be called, was born March 28, 1934 in Allegheny, NY. She is survived by her son Brent (Wendy) Bowman (Salt Lake City, UT) and daughter Jill (David) Nocera (Rochester, NY). Preceded in death by her son Bryce (Anita) Bowman (September 30, 2011) and husband Harold (September, 24, 2012).

Pris was a lifetime lover of music, particularly Opera and Musicals. This led her to attend Roberts Wesleyan College, North Chili, New York. She was involved in various choral groups throughout her time at Roberts. She also met her future husband, Harold. She graduated with a B.A., later in life she would complete her Masters. After college, Pris and Harold were married.

Pris taught Kindergarten thru 12th grade throughout her career. 1963-1965 found Pris and Harold in Ogikubo (Tokyo), Japan where Harold was teaching Science at the American School in Japan. Both Brent and Bryce were born during this time in Japan. Upon return to the U.S.A., Pris and Harold settled in Greece, NY where Pris substitute taught and raised the boys. Jill was born during this time. The family of five moved many times during the subsequent years, landing in Canandaigua, NY where Pris retired from teaching. Pris and Harold then moved to Leesburg, Florida where she spent the next 26 years.

Pris was involved in creating a Barbershop Quartet and was active, both as a cast member and director, in plays, musicals and opera. There was also much travel around the world. Many winter weeks were spent in Utah skiing with Brent and Wendy. Eventually, Brent and Wendy would retire to Utah and in August of 2020, Pris joined them there, residing in an Assisted Living Community. Pris enjoyed The Wellington and all the activities it had to offer. She made many friends from far and wide during the four years in Utah. 

Pris decided that there would be no ceremony of life or funeral. She will be remembered for her gift of Music and her laughter.