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1938
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2015
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Rex Cowie Obituary
Great Falls —Rex Eugene Cowie, 76, of Great Falls, MT, passed away June 9, 2015 at Benefis Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. At Rex's request, no services will be held.
Rex was born on November 18, 1938 to Alvis and Bessie Cowie of Great Falls, Montana. He spent most of his life in Great Falls, married Gloria Hanson in 1959 and they were blessed with two children. Rex supported his family working as a crane operator/owner until his retirement in 2003.
Survivors include his beloved wife Gloria; son Rex, Jr.; brother Ronald Cowie; sister-in-law Joni (Dave) Mason; grandson Shawn Brown and great-grandson Taylor Brown.
Those who have preceded Rex in death include his parents and daughter Cindy Brown.
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Dana Kirkmeyer
June 18, 2015
Sorry to hear of the death of Rex. He was a good samaritan and would help you if he could. So sorry Ron Cowie. You, and all the Cowie family are in my prayers. Blessings. Dana Ridgeway Kirkmeyer.
Roberta Dewar
June 17, 2015
It was absolute fate that I read about Rex's passing. I'll never forget him. He saved my daughter's life. Snowmobiling on King's Hill, she wandered off, 3 years old in 3 feet of snow, looking for the bathroom. He found her. She is now 47. My prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man.
Dave Freer
June 17, 2015
I only met Rex once years ago but I do remember almost every time I heard his name, I would hear "That's impossible" right before or after.. I also know he was a genuine Comrade.
Joe pepos
June 17, 2015
Gloria and Family,
I am so sorry about Rex passing on.
I worked with Rex many times. he had a contagious sense of humor . working with him was enjoy able. I will always remember his strength. we had a reminder at work. There was a bent wrench hanging on a peg board. With his name. Any way I will always remember Rex for his strength and humor.he was a good co worker..
rest in peace Rex .
Mark May
June 16, 2015
Sorry to hear Ron...my thoughts are with you.
Scott Anderson
June 16, 2015
Sexy Rexy, was a good friend of my dads (John Trainor) he will be greatly missed. Many a smile i can attribute to Rex. Sorry to hear of his passing.
The Board and Staff of IUOE Local 400
June 16, 2015
May it comfort you to know how many caring thoughts are with you at this sad time
Carla Brooks
June 16, 2015
Gloria i am so sorry , as we all know he was a very compassionate man and wonderful human being I admired him dearly , he was the best boss to have worked for over the years , what truely stands out the most was his love for you and his family , he will be missed alot
June 16, 2015
Gloria, I am so sorry to hear of Rex's passing. He was special and will be missed a lot. Nancy Plasterer
Dr. Lenz's nurse
Clay Pipinich
June 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Rex helped my brothers and I build a go~cart from an old snowmobile years ago. I will never forget that. Again sorry for your loss.
Richard Teague
June 15, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of Rex's passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Rex was a very nice man and I know he really loved his family and friends. I will say a prayer for all of you. God bless you all.
June 15, 2015
My most sincere condolences, Rex was a great guy and a great boss.
Dave LeVeque Caldwell, Id.
Dianne (schenen) Altenburg
June 14, 2015
To Ron and Rex's wife and family
My brothers and I grew up on 8th ave So, with the Cowie family close by. I sure can recall that wonderful "laugh" Rex had and how much fun it was when he would come to visit Frank and Bill, Yup just a few doors down the Alley, that was the Schoenen's, I Have been gone over 40 years, but a friend shared Rex's Obit with me and I just wanted to extend my condolences in this time of the loss of Rex.
Dianne (Schoenen) Altenburg
Punky Squires
June 14, 2015
My Dear Friend Ron,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Rex. I only met him once when he was putting a mobile home on a foundation with his crane for my son many years ago. God be with you in this difficult time and may he rest in peace.
Bill Holliday
June 14, 2015
Your laughter will be missed very much. The good times we have shared will never be lost. Rest in peace my good friend. Prayers go out to your family and friends.
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