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Frank Cowan Obituary
12/22/1928 ~ 9/5/2014
Albert Frank Cowan returned to his Heavenly Father on September 5, 2014 at the age of 85. Frank was born in Payson, Utah on December 22, 1928 to George Marlin Cowan and Viola Butler Cowan.
Frank married Evelyn Gottfredson on March 7, 1951. Their union was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He made his living by driving and running his own trucking line "Cowan Trucking". Frank served in many callings in the LDS Church. With his sweet wife Evelyn, they had 3 children and made their family home in Murray, Utah. They later moved to their beloved cabin in Timberlakes, Utah.
Frank was a strong family man, good provider and loved nothing more than his 12 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He has left us with many great family memories.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; parents, and brothers, Dan and Michael. Frank is survived by his children, Craig (Roxanne) Cowan, Kay (Mike) Kalakis, Cinda (Bryan) Davies; 3 sisters, Nelda Owen, Zola Van Zeben, Marion Cowan; many nieces and nephews and those wonderful grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Creek 2nd Ward, 6250 E. 1200 S., Heber, Utah. Viewings will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St, Murray, and Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment: 3:00 p.m. Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 S., Salt Lake City, Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
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Ken Lund
September 25, 2014
As a tech for Frank Cowen Trucking in the late 80's early 90's, working weekend to turn the fleet around for the Monday departures. To this day always having thoughts of an amazing mentor and a genuine leader. I was always Grateful that he gave me a chance to prove myself. For me, he will never be forgotten.
Jacque Redmon
September 11, 2014
My condolences to the Cowan family. Knew Frank many years ago when my X a Husband used to drive truck for him. Frank was a very caring and compassionate man.
September 10, 2014
Frank, I have known you for 83 years - as a young, good looking man, nephew, friend and cousin. We will miss you very much. We will miss seeing you in Las Vegas. To your family, we are very sorry for the passing of your loved one.
Love,
Aunt Darthela & family
Wilburn & Jan Hodges
September 9, 2014
Our condolences to the family of Frank. We loved Frank and Evelyn! We enjoyed many fun outings with them. Frank will be missed in Q. We will remember both of them while we sit on our patio in the beautiful chairs he made. God Bless You All As you grieve the Loss.
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Wilburn & Jan Hodges
September 9, 2014
Our condolences to the family of Frank. We loved Frank and Evelyn! We enjoyed many fun outings with them. Frank will be missed in Q. We will remember both of them while we sit on our patio in the beautiful chairs he made. God Bless You All As you grieve the Loss.
September 8, 2014
We loved Frank. We loved the lawn chairs he made and the personal touch he gave to each one. We love your family and know how much Frank will be missed. The family is in our prayers. We are so grateful for the hope we have in Jesus Christ our Savior. May his comfort envelop you as you go through the grieving process.
Stephanie Cowan
September 7, 2014
No words could possibly express how amazing this man was and how much of an inspiration to my life he will always have. In just 4 years I have so many memories that I will cherish and our children will cherish for the rest of our lives. Grandpa never made me feel like I was just "married into the family". How blessed I feel to have known such a loving, caring, giving, sweet & grumpy (at times) old man! Thank you grandpa for everything you have done and will forever do for me and my family! Till we meet again....
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