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1929
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2014
Evan Scowden Obituary
He was born on April 21, 1929, in Bradford, Pa., to Leslie and Lois Gould Scowden. After graduating from Bradford Senior High in 1948, Evan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in Germany, participating in the Berlin Air Lift as an aircraft mechanic.
In 1951, he married Nola Marie Pattison, also of Bradford. Evan and Nola celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 30. Evan worked at the Pennsylvania Electric Co. for 38 years, retiring as chief lineman and moving to Round Rock in 1991. In 1984, Evan received Penelec's first-ever Good Idea award.
Evan was a loving husband, father, and friend with a commanding stature and a compassionate heart. He always made sure to find out if a family member or friend needed help, and quietly took care of the need. Evan served as a Freemason for more than 50 years and was a 32nd Degree Master Mason in the Coudersport Consistory.
Evan was an avid golfer with a hole-in-one at the Pine Acres Country Club in Bradford, and was known to enjoy the 19th hole. He loved the outdoors and spent one day a week volunteering at a local ranch for many years. Evan enjoyed Crossword and Jumble puzzles and frequently worked a hard puzzle on the back porch past dark.
Evan is survived by his wife, Nola, of Round Rock; son, Douglas Alan (Sandy) Scowden; daughter, Kerry Lynne (Mark) Flood; daughter, Molly Elizabeth; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; a niece; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by son, Scott Evan; son, Michael Leslie; brother, Leslie; and sister, Bettie Bottone.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society; or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Rae Tennant
December 18, 2014
Dear Nola and family,
So sorry for your loss. You and Evan were good friends and we truly missed you when you moved to Texas. Evan was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed but, he will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. You and Molly and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
barry stauffer
December 18, 2014
sorry to learn of evan's passing. my sincere condolences. he was such a good friend in bradford
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