DONALD WILLIAM COWAN

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DONALD WILLIAM COWAN 1930 - 2002 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of their Dad, Don Cowan on July 17, 2002 at his home in Cranberry Portage, MB. Dad was born on June 4, 1930 in Swan River, MB, the son of William W. and Mary C. (Mawhinney) Cowan. He attended school in various places in Manitoba including Gilbert Plains, Ostrander and Alexander, where he completed his schooling in 1948. During the summer of 1947, Dad began working as a lineman for Manitoba Hydro and after many years of faithful service in Gilbert Plains, Kenton, Nesbitt, Killarney, Piney and finally Carman in 1962, he took an early retirement in 1985, having attained the position of Operations Supervisor. After retirement, Dad fulfilled one of his dreams by moving to Cranberry Portage, MB and living in a log cabin on the shore of a lake. Dad was an active member of the Carman Kinsmen, the Carman Flying Club and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. Don married Betty Grace Edmundson on October 17, 1953 and although they had been divorced since 1984, they remained close friends. Dad leaves to mourn his memory, three children, Dale (Tina) of Cranberry Portage, MB, Barry (Susan) of Manitowadge, ON and Donna-Rae (John) Bargen and one granddaughter Lisa Bargen, all of Carman, MB. He also leaves to mourn; his ex-wife Betty (John) Forster of Carman; his mother Mary of Brandon and one sister Marlene Campbell of Griswold. Also left to mourn are three nephews, Brent (friend Gail) Campbell and his three children, Gregory Campbell and Darren (Jody) Campbell. Dad was predeceased by his father William Worthy Cowan in May, 2002 and a brother-in-law, Cordell "Red" Campbell in 1998. A Celebration of Dads life was held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon, on Monday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. John Nesbitt officiated. Interment followed in the Alexander Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Forster, Larry Stout, Ray Stodgell, Ken Zieler, Brent Campbell and Darren Campbell. Everyone in attendance was considered an honorary pallbearer. Friends who wish may make a donation to the Alexander United Church, Alexander, MB, R0K 0A0. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 27, 2002