Joshua Gowan Obituary
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Joshua Craig Gowan, 27, Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Oslo, MN, passed away from a snowmobile accident on Friday, February 10, 2006. Josh was born on December 9, 1978 in Grand Forks, ND the son of James Lee and Karen (Hoff) Gowan. He was a 1997 graduate of Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School and attended Moorhead State University. He was united in marriage to Tami Osowski on July 17, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oslo, MN. They made their home in Grand Forks. Josh took pride in his job and was always willing to go the extra mile for the benefit of those he came into contact with. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always willing to share stories of their adventures. Another pride and joy in Josh's life was spending time with his wife, Tami and their godson, Caleb. He also enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, playing pool, and four wheeling. Josh worked on the family farm and especially enjoyed beet harvest. He was previously employed with Kelly Furniture as a salesman, and with Big Al's Limousine. He currently was self employed as an over-the-road semi truck driver and took extreme pride in his Peterbilt truck. He leaves behind and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Tami Gowan of Grand Forks, ND; parents, James Lee and Karen Gowan of Queen Creek, AZ; brother, Jeremy Gowan of Oslo, MN; nephew, Caleb Gowan of Bloomington, MN; Grandparents, James and Margie Gowan of Mesa, AZ; Eugene and Sharon Driscoll of East Grand Forks, MN; Arden Hoff of Oslo, MN; Great Grandparents, Robert Sr. and Henrietta Pape of East Grand Forks, MN; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale and Cheri Osowski of Oslo, MN; and two sisters-in-law, Holly Osowski of East Grand Forks, MN, and Ashley Osowski of Oslo, MN, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his uncle, Craig Hoff, and a godson, Devin Duckstad. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Oslo, MN. Visitation: After 5:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Oslo and one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Interment: Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Alvarado, MN. Online register book available at www.duborefuneralhome.com. DuBore Funeral Home, Warren, MN.
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SARA FLYNN
January 10, 2008
JOSH WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON I MISS HIS SMILE AND LOVE OF LIFE I LOVE YOU TAMI AND PRAY FOR YOU EVRERYDAY LOVE SARA FLYNN
Natasha Lund
February 20, 2006
To all my relatives related to Josh,
I'm so sorry for this loss and we all know that he was a great guy and always had a smile on his face and we just need to remember that he always loved us all and always well.
Love you all,
Natasha
Jessica Schanilec
February 17, 2006
Tami and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget the fun times we all had together. I'm thinking of you always and am only a phone call away. God bless.
Wanda Loken & Family
February 16, 2006
Dear Karen, Jim and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Thinking of you and praying God will give you strength.
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Rhonda Jones
February 16, 2006
Tami, it seems like yesterday you were a precious little blonde hair girl that I used to babysit (and your sister/s); and now you are a precious grown up young woman. My deepest sympathies to you and all the Gowan/Osowski families.
Bob & Donna Pape
February 16, 2006
Tami, Jim, Karen, Jeremy and family,
We know the grief and pain you are feeling at this time and wish we could be there to comfort and hug all of you. Karen, I remember all the hugs you gave me that felt so good and made me feel better. God has been our source of strength and I know He will be with you too. Remember John 14:1-4 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God... Our love and sympathy.
Russ and Becky McDowell
February 15, 2006
Karen,Jim,Jeremy, Tami and Caleb,
Words are inadequate to express the sadness we feel for your loss. May the thoughts and prayers of those who love you comfort you at this time of sorrow. We have special memories of Josh and Tami's wedding with barefoot Caleb as the bestman. We pray for the arms of God to surround you and comfort you.Love in Christ Jesus. The McDowell's
Audra Pederson
February 15, 2006
Josh was one of my favorite chrome store customers he was always smiling and had a nice word to say about everyone. I will miss him greatly.
ARLENE & DALE DEMERS
February 15, 2006
TO THE GOWAN AND OSOWSKI FAMILIES WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. DALE & ARLENE
Sheila Holman
February 15, 2006
To the Gowans & Osowski's,
Our love and prayers to you. Josh was such a wonderful young person. Always a smile on his face. Just remember all the good times and memories to put a smile on your face. We will miss him very much.
Love & Prayers,
The Holmans
Gary Boman
February 15, 2006
Jim and Karen, Tami
I am so sorry to here about Josh.He will be missed by all. I will always remeber Josh's smile and he was great to work with.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Gowan
February 15, 2006
Tami:
Remember we are here for you anytime, Josh was like my own brother. We love you! And WE will Very much miss him.
Love you LOTS, AUNTIE JULIE and family
Judy Osowski
February 15, 2006
Tami & Family-
Our prayers are with you all. I remember Josh when he was a Webelos cub scout and I was his leader. I always enjoyed having him in the group since I could joke around with him and he would tease right back. I wish I could ease your burden somehow but all I can say is sometime if you ever need to Tami please call me to talk or even not to talk..........
God be with you all.
Mark Gehrls
February 15, 2006
Jim and Karen and family;
We are soo sorry to hear about Joshua. You are in our prayers and Jim hang in there you know what we mean praying especially for you in this time when you want to numb the feelings. Let us know if you need anything we are here for you. We love you guys even though we only see you here and there. We are praying for you too Tammy look up above and know who holds your hand. This is hard and we do not understand this so we are thinking of you during this hard time.
Kerri Richards
February 14, 2006
My heart is broken. I have so many memories of Joshua growing up, he was a joy to be around. He always had a smile on his face. Karen, Jim and Jeremy please know that I am with you in spirit and I am thinking of you daily. I will continue to pray for your healing. Tammy, I didn't get an opportunity to get to know you, but my prayers go out to you through this most difficult time. Joshua is now your guardian angel and is watching over you. To the whole family, I love you all very much. Josh will be very missed by all and always remembered.
Earl Dahlin
February 14, 2006
Tami, Karen, Jim, Jeremy and Sharon
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your Joshua. Our sympathy and prayers are for you and the families.
Earl and Ruth Dahlin
Ed, Ellen and Dusty Sherlock
February 14, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May knowing that others care and share in your sorrow bring you comfort. With our deepest sympathy.
Shayne and Melissa Beckert, (Gowan)
February 14, 2006
Tami..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will cherish the great times we had with you and Josh. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Chris & Beth Osowski
February 14, 2006
Tami & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melany Monk Ludtke
February 14, 2006
I remember Josh as always being a very happy and strong person. He will always be with you watching, guiding and sending you strength from Heaven above through this most difficult time. I have been told that...If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Joshua Craig Gowan...you will be missed forever. We cry tears of sadness because you are no longer with us. I pray for strength for your family. You will always be Loved, Cherished and remembered forever. God Bless and Peace be with you and your Family.
Tyler Solem and Erica Olson
February 14, 2006
Dear Tami- Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time. May you find peace with all of the memories that you have of Josh. He is going to be greatly missed by ALL!! We love you!!
Katie and Paul Osowski
February 14, 2006
To the Gowan and Osowski Families~
Paul and I just want to send our love and condolences to all of you. The world has lost yet another great guy. We wish you strength and peace throughout the healing process, rely on one another and the support of family and friends. Josh will never be forgotten!
Kasey Corcoran
February 14, 2006
My thoughts go out to the entire Gowan/Osowski family. Josh was a tremendous guy, who had a great love for his family. Whenever I saw Josh he always had a smile on his face, and ecspecially when talking about his family and friends. I only knew Josh for a couple of years, but am glad that I got the opportunity to meet him. He will be missed by all that knew him. My deepest sympathies to Tami, Jeremy, and family. Know that you all have great friends and lots of family to get you through this extremely difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rodger Pape
February 14, 2006
Jim and Karen..
I am so very sorry to here about Joshua.....your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. I remember Ron and Shar saying "who can I talk to that knows what were going through?"... well, take them up on their offer...."we're only a phone call away". Love you both.... -Rodger-
Jim & Leona Hutton
February 14, 2006
Dear Jim, Karen,Jeremy and Tami and Jim and Margie,& all family,
We are so deeply moved and sorry for your loss of Joshua. May God carry you through the difficult days ahead.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love, Jim and Leona Hutton
stacie miller
February 14, 2006
Tami,Karen,Jim, Jeremy, Caleb,
Josh will be miss by all, he was a great friend. Will miss his smile. Tami if you need anything just give me a call i'll be there.
Eppie Cabazos
February 14, 2006
Julie Gowan,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at RDO Foods
Debbie Pierson
February 14, 2006
Jim, Karen, Tami, and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort and give you peace.
Debbie (Gerszewski) Pierson
GARY AND GERRY OLSON
February 14, 2006
SYMPATHY AND LOVE GO OUT TO TAMI AND THE REST OF JOSH'S FAMILY. WE WILL REMEMBER JOSH'S COMPASSION FOR OTHERS AND HIS LOVE OF THE TIME HE SPENT AT 'THE SHOP'. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Nicole Pape
February 14, 2006
I have many great memories of Josh, we spent our summers growing up together at the lake, we always had the best time.
You have all been in my thoughts,
my heart goes out to all of you.
Love Nicole
Kari Lindemann
February 14, 2006
I am sorry to hear about Josh. He was such a great guy, always talkative and could put a smile on anybody's face. He will be greatly missed.
Ron & Shar Pape
February 14, 2006
Jim, Karen, Jeremy & Tami, as you go through this difficult time remember you have family and friends that are surrounding you. We will always treasure the memories and his beautiful smile! Remember..."Hugs are free!"
We are only a phone call away.
Ron & Shar
DEBBIE BRAKKE
February 14, 2006
My thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of sorrow! May time help heal the pain and wonderful memories bring you moments of joy.
Denise Dargan
February 14, 2006
I'm very sorry for your loss. Josh was a very kind, sincere person and will definately be missed.
Nadine Kotowicz
February 14, 2006
Jim and Karen and family: It is with much sorrow what I write this condolence. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time for you and your family. May God comfort you and your family at this time and give you peace.
randy knutson
February 13, 2006
My Buddy, Josh you were a great freind, and I will always remember your great compassion for life. You will be greatly missed and I will forever remember our freindship and your sense of humor.....THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS...RANDY
Joanne Fanfulik
February 13, 2006
My heart goes out to all of Joshua's family. My contact with Josh was when I purchased a sofa from Kelly Furniture and Josh was so friendly and helpful! He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all...
Janet Stoner
February 13, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. Josh was a great person and will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
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