Alan-Gowen-Obituary

Alan Roy Gowen

Keymar, Maryland

Nov 2, 1949 – Jun 27, 2025

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BORN
November 2, 1949
DIED
June 27, 2025
LOCATION
Keymar, Maryland
CHARITY
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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Alan Roy Gowen, 75, died June 27, 2025, at a hospital in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by his family, after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury resulting from a fall while hiking in Acadia National Park on June 25th. He was born November 2, 1949, in Bethesda, MD, the son of Paul and Marie...

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Pam and family, Our sincere condolences to each of you. We will miss the "loud" quietness of our friend and remember all the good times we shared with you. Much LOVE, James & Rebecca Moore

I met Alan through running ultramarathons. I don´t claim to have known him well. He was a man of few words and the limited amount of time i spent with him made it impossible for us to become good friends. But despite this, when he found out that I had been diagnosed with Parkinson´s, he recommended a book that was a Complete Guide on the disease. Before I even had time to order it, a copy arrived in my mailbox. I had heard so many people in the ultra running community speak so highly...

My heart grieves for you Pam and the family. Alan was one of a kind . You are in my thoughts

Alan was such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.

I will treasure my memories of Alan and his presence in our running community. Alan made us all feel welcomed and supported. Praying for Pam and his family. He will be missed!

We will miss him dearly walking down our road everyday our deepest sympathies your neighbors Rick and Debra Stambaugh

Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees

When I joined VHTRC, Alan was the president. Others followed. I have always joked that "Alan was the only king of the north that I knew." An approachable man of stature. As the Rogue Chef, I great look forward with serving him his chocolate recovery drink. Wild salmon was a fav of his. It was so nice to stay in touch with him and Pam.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Bob & Donna