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Ann Cowie-Bozner Obituary
February 15, 1956 - September 24, 2019
Ann Cowie-Bozner, 63, of Lakewood died September 24 at her home. Ann was born in Milwaukee, WI and spent much of her youth in Canandaigua, NY. She held engineering degrees from the University of New Hampshire (Bachelors; Civil) and Renssalear Polytechnic Institute (Masters; Environmental). Ann worked as an engineer until she began raising her three children. After spending time in Idaho, Massachusetts, and Delaware, she moved to the Denver area in 1990.
She was, at her core, an information seeker and a problem solver, who sought to understand how people and things worked. Her life was enriched through her deep love and connection with her children, her time with extended family and friends, her passion for politics and social justice, the community of a long-standing book club, her time with her companion dogs and cats, and more. She was passionate about increasing access to health care, creating a community response to the opioid crisis, and electing progressive candidates to office.
She enriched the lives of others as a mother who became a caring friend and confidante to her children; an activist who connected people in efforts to improve the community; an older sister who led the way on many things; and a friend who listened without judgement. She loved generously and faced challenges with grit and integrity. She made much of her life and will be sorely missed.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Putnik (Jason) and Hilda Wizner (Eric); a son, Chris Cowie-Bozner; two sisters, Jill Cowie (Ben) and Gail Cowie (Jean); a brother, Jim Cowie (Kim); and 9 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Charlotte Cowie.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 4 at 2:00 at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Colorado Public Radio (cpr.org) or the Charlotte Cowie Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Finger Lakes Community College Foundation (give.flcc.edu).
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Rhonda Fischer
October 3, 2019
Oh Ann you were a great friend in high school. We had many classes together and had some great talks. Words cannot express the wisdom that came out of you and I remember your parents always having you read, books at every chance you could. Thats proof that your mind was always like a sponge urning for more. You are gone way to young but God had other plans for you. Thank you for touching our lives. You will surely be missed but never forgotten. May your family be blessed and comforted at this time. I know you are smiling down at us. Until we meet again, with love.
Rhonda Fischer
Roxana Gilly
October 3, 2019
I am deeply saddened by Ann's passing. She was a good friend and great activist. I remember fondly our trip to Montana in 1993 with young Chris on her back hiking through the woods and biking in Glacier National Park. When last we were together she came to Canandaigua to visit and we shared a lovely lunch on the lake and toured Sonnenberg Gardens. She will greatly missed by the Canandaigua Academy Class of 73. Blessings to her family.
Theresa Downham
October 2, 2019
It was so hard to hear about Ann's passing. I am again reminded of how quickly time passes and how short our time is on this earth. I consider Ann a life long friend. We met in our early teens, lived 2 doors from each other on the same street... graduated high school together, briefly shared an apartment together with hundreds of great stories to tell... and then, off we went in different directions. Ann was so smart... way way beyond the norm. I couldn't keep up... we'd talk or visit over the years, then life and distance challenged us and we grew farther and further apart. Our 40th class reunion in 2013 was when I saw her last. Even got to see her kids, all grown up. I felt grateful for that time then, and even more now that she is gone. I don't know how to reach any of the family. I'd appreciate a call from Gail, Jim or Jill... once you are home and this has all settled in and you feel like talking about your sister. (585-797-9321) I love you Ann, you will be missed.
Blessings, Theresa (Terry Spiehler) Downham
Roxanne Kochevar
October 2, 2019
I am saddened to hear about Ann's passing. I always looked forward to seeing her at The Action Center and visit during our shift change, she was a lovely person, deepest condolences. Roxanne
October 1, 2019
So sorry to hear of Ann's death! I enjoyed getting to know her at the Action Center in Lakewood. She was so caring with clients in need. She will be greatly missed. Judy
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