MALCOLM STUART COWIE,

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MALCOLM STUART COWIE, PhD. August 15, 1938 - January 29, 2008 Peacefully left these mortal bonds in Campbell River Hospital. Malcolm leaves behind the love of his life and best friend Valeria with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage. Also his much loved children, daughter Hayley and Allan Kelland of Campbell River, daughter Kerry and Graeme Turl of Holland Landing, ON and son Alaric and Lynn Cowie of Claremont, ON. He was immensely proud of his grandchildren, Karla and Madison Kelland; Justine and Andrea Turl; Brandyn, Lee, and Wesley Cowie and Cody Kukay. Education was of great importance to Malcolm. He taught in England, Uganda and Winnipeg from Grade 4 up to 2nd year University. Upon retiring to Black Creek, BC from Sanford, MB in 1994 he assisted in schools in the Campbell River School Division when needed and also assisted student teachers from the University of Victoria. Throughout his life his teaching abilities extended onto the soccer field. He played competitive soccer in England and then coached the school soccer team at Sir Samuel Baker School in Gulu, Uganda as well as playing for Northern Uganda. On coming to Canada in 1966 he moved from playing to officiating. For a number of years he served as the Chairman of Referees for the Canadian Soccer Association as well as being a National Assessor and Instructor for them. He had just started his 42nd year of his involvement with the C.S.A. Over the years he refereed and trained referees from all over Canada and in the United States. On arriving in British Columbia he became involved with the B.C. Soccer Association and was the Regional Referee Coordinator for the Central and Upper Island. After being involved with soccer for 64 years he has now hung up his boots . Malcolm was a Freemason for 35 years - in Starbuck Lodge #160 in Manitoba and presently of Discovery Lodge #149 A.F. A.M. He was a Past Grand First Principal of the Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba and a member of Red River Valley Chapter #21 in Starbuck and Discovery Chapter #45 in Campbell River. He was a Past Patron of Fort Garry Chapter #17, Order of the Eastern Star in Winnipeg, and of Chas-Maria Chapter #76, Campbell River. He was a Past Associate Bethel Guardian of Bethel #8 International Order of Job's Daughter in Winnipeg and a member of many other Masonic bodies. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, Campbell River, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Spina Bifida project of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba, O.E.S. Cheques should be made payable to the Grand Chapter (marked Spina Bifida in memory of Malcolm) and mailed to the Grand Secretary, Grand Chapter of Manitoba O.E.S., 52-525 Cathcart St., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0S6. Until we meet again Darling.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2008