Obituary of Vera May Cowan

Vera Cowan, passed away on June 21, 2008 at the age of 86 years. Born on the family farm near Juniata, SK, the youngest of three, Vera was schooled at Juniata and Asguith, business college in Saskatoon. Moving to Calgary as a bookkeeper for Calgary CO-OP #1 original store. After meeting and marrying her husband C.G. (Gib) Cowan in Banff, they resided in Calgary and raised their family, Morey William Cowan and Marian Diane Cowan. Retiring to Salmon Arm in 1981 then to Airdrie in 2002. Vera leaves her husband C.G. (Gib) Cowan, her son and daughter-in-law Morey and Laurie Cowan of Airdrie, daughter, Marian Diane of Whitecourt, AB, two grandchildren, Lisa (Warren) Rosling, of Crossfield, AB and Dana (Brandy) Cowan of Irricana, AB. Two great grandchildren, Peyton Rosling and Georgia Cowan, and a sister Ethyl. Vera was predeceased by her brother Everett. A Celebration of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY?S, Airdrie Funeral Home (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta) on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Vera Cowan, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Airdrie Funeral Home, 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, AB. Telephone: (403) 948-1100.