Betty L Bowman, 82, of Lafayette died at 3:30 AM Monday, April 20, 2015 at IU Arnett Hospital. She was born August 4, 1932, in Lafayette to the late Virgil and Lucille Jones Kidder. She graduated from Montmorenci High School, class of 1950. On September 24, 1950 she married William E. Bowman and he passed away on October 24, 2003. She attended Faith Church and was active in her Sunday school class, Faith Community Center, Food Pantry and a Clothing Closet volunteer. She enjoyed quilting, dinner shows and Musicals. Surviving are sons, Michael W. Bowman (Doris) of Republic of Panama, Steven L. Bowman (Debra) of Rossville and Robert B. Bowman (fiance' Stephanie Murphy) of Greenwood. also surviving are her grandchildren, Kristen Bowman, Whitney Bowman, Cody Bowman, three great grand children and her brother, Donald Kidder of West Lafayette. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 pm Thursday, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with funeral services being held on Friday, at 10 am also at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with Pastor Brent Aucoin officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Attica. Those wishing may contribute to the American Diabetes Assoc. or Faith Church Food Pantry.