FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

ROBERT COWAN Obituary

ROBERT TAYLOR COWAN, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Born in Sevier County, Tenn., Robert retired as co-owner of C&L Carpet Service. He was a 50 year member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Irene Cowan of Fort Wayne; daughters, Peggy (Clark) Druesedow of Nashville, Tenn., Patty (Randy) Michael of Fort Wayne, Paula Staup of Indianapolis, and Susan Cowan of Avilla; son, Andy Cowan of Fort Wayne; sisters, Mary Kay Beck, and Nancy Shular; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd. with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Gibault Children's Services. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.domccombandsons.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 7, 2014.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT COWAN

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Irene: You probably don't remember me, but we used to sing in the choir together at St. Vincent's back in the late 1980s. I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. May he rest in peace.

Jeanne Kachuk Hall

March 13, 2014

Dear Irene and family, Sincere sympathy on your loss. I am sure it was Bob who came to my rescue on a Sunday afternoon, replacing a matching piece of kitchen carpet, after my puppy (closed off in the kitchen while I was away) had shredded the carpet right in front of the closed door. It was a ball of frizz! Bob came over after my desperate call, and patched a piece in place that I had found in the closet. Msgr. John never knew, and, no surprise, never noticed the new piece of carpet amid the older and worn rest of the kitchen! Maybe Bob's passing will lead me to tell Msgr. John in the days ahead. LOL You'll be in my prayers in the days ahead and I'll always have a good and funny memory of how Bob saved the day!

Fr. John H. Delaney

March 7, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

March 6, 2014

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in ROBERT COWAN's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for ROBERT COWAN

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

How to support ROBERT's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor ROBERT COWAN's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more