Obituary of Irvin William Cowan

COWAN, Irvin William June 24, 1932 – July 26, 2021 On Monday, July 26, 2021, Irvin Cowan passed away at the age of 89 years. He will be remembered with love by Norma, his wife of almost 60 years, by son David (Sara) of Red Earth Creek, Alberta, by daughter Diane (Ken) Wenz of Kamloops, B.C.; by grandchildren Scott (Sandra) and Bryan along with their mother, Glenda (Wayne) Estey; Tanya, Amanda (Rob) Knight, Tyler, Matthew, and Sarah; and twelve great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers: John of Edmonton and Percy (Carol) of Calgary; sisters-in-law Emmy, Frances, and Carol; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased by his father George in 1951, his mother Sarah in 1966; brothers Alex and his wife Gladys, Ken, Alvin, Grenald and his wife Jean, Clifford, and Leonard; and his sisters Berta and her husband Tom, Taylor, Ruby, her husband Eugene Church and sister-in-law Harriet Cowan. For those who wish to pay their respects, a viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. for family and close friends at the Vegreville Social Center (4802 - 47A St, Vegreville, AB). Cremation to follow. If desired, in lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to “Patient Comfort Society- Vegreville Care Center” (Box 295, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1R2), STARS, or to charity of one’s choice. **please watch this site for a live stream tribute link