Mark Gourley Cowder, 64, of Sebring, Fla., and formerly of Clearfield, Pa., passed away on June 19, 2017.
Born in Clearfield, Pa., to Robert B. Cowder and Ethel (Gourley) Cowder, Mark was a 1972 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. He was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Mark was the owner of MG Trucking, Clearfield, Pa., and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Mark loved deep-sea fishing and his life revolved around his family and his dogs.
Mark was preceded in death by his father and mother, and by his brother, Robert V. Cowder of Utah. Mark is survived and deeply missed by his wife, Tia (August) Cowder, and three sons – Eric A. Cowder and wife, Carolee (Kenyon), of New Jersey, Timothy J. Cowder and wife, Rachel (Pittman), of North Carolina, and Travis M. Cowder and fiancée, Kelli Henry, of Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Cheyenne, Dakota, Caitlynn, Bayley and Marina of New Jersey, Caleb, Haydn and Liam, of North Carolina and Keigan, of Florida, as well as three great-grandchildren, Noah, Colson, and Zoey, and two brothers, Michael Cowder and partner, Tamara, of Virginia, and Bart Bartholomew and wife, Shirley, of Florida.
A gathering of friends will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 3-6 p.m. at Pavilion 4 of S. B. Elliott State Park, Penfield, Pa. A private family memorial will be held at a later date in Sebring, Fla.
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My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50, 76
June 24, 2017
May all loved ones feel the Comfort and Peace that only our Lord can provide at this time.
Condolences.
Laurie Siverling Rader
June 22, 2017
May Gods word give you comfort at this time.
(St. John 16:16)
A little while,and ye shall not see me: and again,a little while, and ye shall see me,because I go to the Father.
Love & Prayers from Rhonda & Wesley
Rhonda & Wesley Stratton
June 22, 2017
Becky
June 21, 2017
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