Delores E. "Dee" Bowman, 87, of Pullman passed away March 3, 2017 at Regency Assisted Living in Pullman, WA. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Pullman LDS Church, 1055 NE Orchard Dr. Dee was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah to L. Vern & Ethel (Rowe) Bland. She grew up in the Los Angeles area until moving to Southern Utah at the age of 10. Dee was active in school activities including playing on the basketball team. Dee was always community and service oriented wherever she lived. An accomplished seamstress Dee was known for her vast creativity. In 1995 Dee came to the Lewiston/Pullman area becoming active with the local humane society, the Unity Church in Lewiston and the LDS Church in Pullman. She was awarded Citizen of the Year for her extensive community service while living in Orofino, ID. Dee moved to Pullman six years ago and soon after began a morning routine with hot chocolate and the newspaper at Dissmore's IGA where she made many lasting friendships. Dee was a caring person who always was willing to reach out to others and suggest a natural remedy for whatever ailed them. She is survived by her daughter Angela Johnston of Hillsborough, NC; her son Zane Mangum of Arizona; sister Vivian Hansen; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Roy Mangum; an infant son and 2 brothers Ralph & Frank Bland. Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to the local Humane Society.