Seth Cowan Jr.

Seth Jr. Cowan

Seth Jr. Cowan, of Snohomish, WA, died August 17, 2008, at Providence General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Seth was born in 1926 in Missouri to parents, Lela and Seth Cowan. He spent his childhood in Texas and Missouri.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Thelma, at home; his son, Glenn, of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter, Terri and husband, Fred Claymore, of Everett; brother, Billie J. Cowan, of Mossyrock, WA; grandchildren, Stephan Claymore, Mike Claymore and wife, Dorothy, of Lake Stevens, WA, Jay Cowan, of Arizona, and Blake Cowan, of Alaska. He was blessed with great-grandsons, Mitchell and Nicholas Claymore, of Lake Stevens,
Seth was preceded in death by his parents, Lela and Seth Cowan; and his much loved daughter-in-law, Janelle Cowan.
He was an original "unforgettable" character with a genuine smile and ready friendship for everyone he came in contact with. He never met a stranger and welcomed many into his home and life. Seth grew up in a time where a man kept his word and was honest, and he never forgot those things that make a person truly a man among men. He left home at 14 to join the Navy and Merchant Marines. He loved nature, the woods and enjoyed hunting. Some of his most treasured memories were of trips; fishing in Alaska with Glenn and his family, and hunting and fishing trips with friends. He loved his garden and was looking forward to harvesting his tomatoes this year and sharing his crop with those he loved. He enjoyed laughter and his smile and warmth were qualities treasured by many who will never forget him. He loved horses, animals, and children. He played like a child and treated everyone as a friend. He was creative and loved to tell and hear a good story. He sang and danced and was a true poet with his little tales and songs. He overcame many hardships that life handed him with dignity and humility. He loved his family above everything and with all his heart, and relished in each goal and achievement of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a friend to many and could be counted to be there for anyone with anything they needed. He was a cowboy and was proud of his Texas roots. There will never be a more loved, respected and admired person in our lives. He will be missed and grieved by his special "chosen family" of sons and daughters; brothers and sisters; as well as his birth family.
Our special thanks to the ICU Staff of Providence General Medical Team at Colby Campus. They treated Seth with love and compassion in his final days and gave great comfort to all of us.
No services are planned at Seth's request.