Jim R. Cowan, age 76, of Duchesne, peacefully left this life on Feb. 21, 2011 at the Veterans Administration Care Center in SLC. Jim "Jimmy" was born on Aug. 23, 1934 to Reed and Sarah Fitzwater Cowan.
He grew up in Duchesne and always had a love for the community and its people. He married Terry Sage on July 10, 1955.
Jim was a charming, charismatic person with a heart of gold. He was kind, generous, witty and entertaining. If Jim knew someone had a need, he was sure to do all within his power to fulfill that need. He especially loved children and had won the heart of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was well known for years to decorate his yard for Christmas in such a way that all the kids felt like they were at Disneyland and they looked forward to it each year.
He was the ultimate "visitor." He loved good conversation and was sincerely interested in people and what they were doing. He could sit for hours and talk and make everyone laugh. He could tell a story like no other and was very dynamic in the way that he did it. Jim believed in calling a "spade a spade" and you always knew where you stood with him. He was a long time business man.
He owned and operated Cowan's Café for 34 years. People loved to gather for great food and good conversation. He was a former two-term city councilman and while he served, he truly had the best interest at heart for the community that he loved. One of his greatest honors was receiving the Forest Service "Senior Employee of the Year" Award, which was presented at half-time of a Utah Jazz Game. Jim loved the Red Socks as much as he despised the Yankees. He also loved to watch the Jazz.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Terry, of 55 years, children, Kelly (Cindy) Cowan, Clarice (Lynn) Gilbert, grandchildren, Brian, Kristen and Sharell Cowan, and great grandchildren, Madison, Kai, Tia and Kanden, sister, Janet Hill and brothers, Russell and Roger Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, sister, LaJean Richardson and younger brother, Joe.
Graveside Memorial services held Friday, Feb. 25 at the Duchesne City Cemetery, under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion Post #22 and the Utah National Guard.
Published in Uintah Basin Standard from February 28 to March 7, 2011
He grew up in Duchesne and always had a love for the community and its people. He married Terry Sage on July 10, 1955.
Jim was a charming, charismatic person with a heart of gold. He was kind, generous, witty and entertaining. If Jim knew someone had a need, he was sure to do all within his power to fulfill that need. He especially loved children and had won the heart of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was well known for years to decorate his yard for Christmas in such a way that all the kids felt like they were at Disneyland and they looked forward to it each year.
He was the ultimate "visitor." He loved good conversation and was sincerely interested in people and what they were doing. He could sit for hours and talk and make everyone laugh. He could tell a story like no other and was very dynamic in the way that he did it. Jim believed in calling a "spade a spade" and you always knew where you stood with him. He was a long time business man.
He owned and operated Cowan's Café for 34 years. People loved to gather for great food and good conversation. He was a former two-term city councilman and while he served, he truly had the best interest at heart for the community that he loved. One of his greatest honors was receiving the Forest Service "Senior Employee of the Year" Award, which was presented at half-time of a Utah Jazz Game. Jim loved the Red Socks as much as he despised the Yankees. He also loved to watch the Jazz.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Terry, of 55 years, children, Kelly (Cindy) Cowan, Clarice (Lynn) Gilbert, grandchildren, Brian, Kristen and Sharell Cowan, and great grandchildren, Madison, Kai, Tia and Kanden, sister, Janet Hill and brothers, Russell and Roger Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, sister, LaJean Richardson and younger brother, Joe.
Graveside Memorial services held Friday, Feb. 25 at the Duchesne City Cemetery, under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion Post #22 and the Utah National Guard.
Published in Uintah Basin Standard from February 28 to March 7, 2011
Jim R. Cowan, age 76, of Duchesne, peacefully left this life on Feb. 21, 2011 at the Veterans Administration Care Center in SLC. Jim "Jimmy" was born on Aug. 23, 1934 to Reed and Sarah Fitzwater Cowan.
He grew up in Duchesne and always had a love for the community and its people. He married Terry Sage on July 10, 1955.
Jim was a charming, charismatic person with a heart of gold. He was kind, generous, witty and entertaining. If Jim knew someone had a need, he was sure to do all within his power to fulfill that need. He especially loved children and had won the heart of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was well known for years to decorate his yard for Christmas in such a way that all the kids felt like they were at Disneyland and they looked forward to it each year.
He was the ultimate "visitor." He loved good conversation and was sincerely interested in people and what they were doing. He could sit for hours and talk and make everyone laugh. He could tell a story like no other and was very dynamic in the way that he did it. Jim believed in calling a "spade a spade" and you always knew where you stood with him. He was a long time business man.
He owned and operated Cowan's Café for 34 years. People loved to gather for great food and good conversation. He was a former two-term city councilman and while he served, he truly had the best interest at heart for the community that he loved. One of his greatest honors was receiving the Forest Service "Senior Employee of the Year" Award, which was presented at half-time of a Utah Jazz Game. Jim loved the Red Socks as much as he despised the Yankees. He also loved to watch the Jazz.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Terry, of 55 years, children, Kelly (Cindy) Cowan, Clarice (Lynn) Gilbert, grandchildren, Brian, Kristen and Sharell Cowan, and great grandchildren, Madison, Kai, Tia and Kanden, sister, Janet Hill and brothers, Russell and Roger Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, sister, LaJean Richardson and younger brother, Joe.
Graveside Memorial services held Friday, Feb. 25 at the Duchesne City Cemetery, under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion Post #22 and the Utah National Guard.
Published in Uintah Basin Standard from February 28 to March 7, 2011
He grew up in Duchesne and always had a love for the community and its people. He married Terry Sage on July 10, 1955.
Jim was a charming, charismatic person with a heart of gold. He was kind, generous, witty and entertaining. If Jim knew someone had a need, he was sure to do all within his power to fulfill that need. He especially loved children and had won the heart of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was well known for years to decorate his yard for Christmas in such a way that all the kids felt like they were at Disneyland and they looked forward to it each year.
He was the ultimate "visitor." He loved good conversation and was sincerely interested in people and what they were doing. He could sit for hours and talk and make everyone laugh. He could tell a story like no other and was very dynamic in the way that he did it. Jim believed in calling a "spade a spade" and you always knew where you stood with him. He was a long time business man.
He owned and operated Cowan's Café for 34 years. People loved to gather for great food and good conversation. He was a former two-term city councilman and while he served, he truly had the best interest at heart for the community that he loved. One of his greatest honors was receiving the Forest Service "Senior Employee of the Year" Award, which was presented at half-time of a Utah Jazz Game. Jim loved the Red Socks as much as he despised the Yankees. He also loved to watch the Jazz.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Terry, of 55 years, children, Kelly (Cindy) Cowan, Clarice (Lynn) Gilbert, grandchildren, Brian, Kristen and Sharell Cowan, and great grandchildren, Madison, Kai, Tia and Kanden, sister, Janet Hill and brothers, Russell and Roger Cowan.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, sister, LaJean Richardson and younger brother, Joe.
Graveside Memorial services held Friday, Feb. 25 at the Duchesne City Cemetery, under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion Post #22 and the Utah National Guard.
Published in Uintah Basin Standard from February 28 to March 7, 2011
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