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Kenneth Cowan Obituary

Our hero, Colonel Kenneth L. Cowan, 86, died July 23, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. A memorial service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2505 N. Circle Drive, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The burial with full military honors will follow at 2:30 pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area B, in Denver. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs. COL Cowan was born July 19, 1923 in Longmont, CO to Lem and Flossie Cowan. He was married July 23, 1941 to G. Clarice (Ellicott) Cowan who passed away April 2, 1999. He happened to pass away on their anniversary, completing their perfect love story. He is survived by four children, Frederick of Tucson, Arizona (wife Edith), Joel who lives in Colorado Springs (wife Jackie), David who lives in Colorado Springs and Margaret Smith (husband Louie) who lives in Colorado Springs. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also a brother Keith and three sisters Paulina, Gloria and Thelma, all of Colorado. COL Cowan graduated from Babson College with a Master of Business Administration. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1975. Awards included the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters and a Bronze Star. His assignments included Alaska during World War II, England during 1951-54, Korea in 1962, the Army Chief of Staff's Office 1964-67, Germany 1967-69 and Vietnam in 1969-1970. He was serving as the Army Chief of Staff for Logistics, NORAD when he retired in 1975. After retiring from the Army he worked in Saudi Arabia until 1984, then lived in Denver. He returned to Colorado Springs in 1992 and in 2008 moved into one of the new houses at MacKenzie Place. Hobbies included photography, video productions, genealogy, table tennis, walking and reading. But he said the weekly family dinners and movie nights were the most enjoyable. He was a true family man and will be missed greatly by all of us. We love you, Dad and Grandpa. Memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or to a charity of the giver's choice.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 26, 2009.

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Linda Bell

July 29, 2009

My mother left a message on Kenneth's answering machine a few weeks before her unexpected death in February of 2000. Kenneth recorded it and gave it to my dad. Bill was very touched by this act of sympathy and thoughtfulness.
When Bill died (July 29th 2004), Kenneth stepped up to the plate again and provided our memorial with a video show of my parents home and life. We will always remember these kindnesses.
Mom and Dad thought the world of Kenneth and Clarice. And I will always remember that famous SMILE. As Keith said "He was A Peach!" Linda Bell

July 29, 2009

My mother left a message on Kenneth's answering machine a few weeks before her unexpected death in February of 2000. Kenneth recorded it and gave it to my dad. Bill was very touched by this act of sympathy and thoughtfulness.
When Bill died (July 29th 2004), Kenneth stepped up to the plate again and provided our memorial with a video show of my parents home and life. We will always remember these kindnesses.
Mom and Dad thought the world of Kenneth and Clarice. And I will always remember that famous SMILE. As Keith said "He was A Peach!" Linda Bell

Linda & Ron Rodgers

July 27, 2009

Dear family:

Your Dad/Grandpa was so proud of all of you. We always looked forward to him sharing his life stories, but his eyes always lit up when he talked about his children and grandchildren’s adventures and the times he shared with you all. I think there were very few family occasions he missed if any…....And oh how he loved his picture databases and making tribute videos for other people’s pleasure and cherished memories. And I smile when I think of him at almost 85 years young eagerly planning, researching and setting up his new sound and entertainment system in his new home. We will miss you Uncle Kenneth, but also find comfort knowing that there were welcoming arms awaiting your arrival at your next destination.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 27, 2009

Kathy and I got the priviledge to meet and know Ken at the Ascension Luther Bridge Club. We greatly enjoyed his friendship and I particularly enjoyed his stories of his military life.

John and Kathy Hayes

Beth Harris Scott

July 27, 2009

Fred, Joel, David, Margaret Susan and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your fathers death.
He was such a sweet and kind hearted person. I always enjoyed hearing about your folks many travels and adventures. Your dad sure knew how to bring out a smile in people.
I know this is a hard time for all of you and know you all have a lot of good lasting memories.
I will keep each of you in my prayers.

Vicki Jones

July 27, 2009

My dear Uncle Kenneth, may the rest of your journey be blessed as you join your soul-mate, Clarice. Margie, David, Joe, Fred, your most excellent spouses and children, know my arms are wrapped around each of you with loving energy. Like many I will miss Kenneth immencely. Loving regards, Vicki

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