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Max Cowan Obituary
Max A. Cowan
85, of Lebanon, passed away on October 10, 2014. Max was born on Oct. 28, 1928 in Crawfordsville, son of the late Elmer and Martha (Williams) Cowan. He married Arloine Sommer on Oct. 1, 1950. He married Karlyn Demaree in 2002.
Max was a 1950 graduate of the Purdue Pharmacy School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. In 1956, Max purchased Cowan Drug Store. Max was first and foremost a pharmacist. He was an entrepreneur at heart.
Max was very supportive of his community and was a member of Central Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Karlyn; children, LuAnn Cowan Robertson and John Cowan of Lebanon; second son, Brian Ojala; step-children, John Kim (Beth) Demaree, Roxanne (Andy) Mitchell and Lisa (Jack) Rozwat; grandchildren, Chase A. Robertson and Dane M. Robertson of Lebanon, Emily (Leroy) Goewey and Chedae Gillam of Lafayette; sister, Esther Houston of Crawfordsville and son-in-law, Dr. Duane Gillam of W. Lafayette.
Max was preceded in death by his first wife, Arloine; daughter, Cheryl Ann Cowan and brother, Fred Cowan.
Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 for visitation from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary , 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Max will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. You are invited to visit the website http://www.strawmyerdrury.com where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Educational Foundation (LEF), c/o Cheryl Ann Cowan Scholarship, P.O. Box 47, Lebanon, IN 46052 or the charity of choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Max Cowan
Doug Korty
October 23, 2014
Max was a very good hearted, generous, kind and intelligent man. He was respected by everyone who knew him. He will be missed very much.
Jim & Dorothy Detamore
October 16, 2014
Learned of Max's passing in an e-mail from FMCC on the way home from Okla. City. So sorry we could not make it to the funeral home. Our sincere condolences to John, Luann, and Karlyn. He was a great and kind man and a dear friend. I never could beat him at golf. He will be dearly missed by all. May God keep each of you in His loving arms and give you comfort.
October 15, 2014
Phyllis and I will always remember our great association and love with you. Leon & Phyllis Williamson, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.
Cindi Koh-Knox
October 15, 2014
John and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad I was able to sit with Max and John at the IPA banquet in September. May family, friends, and memories provide support during this sad time. Cindi
Joan Lampert
October 14, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to you all; Max will be missed. Our love and prayers.
Ken and Joan Lampert
Jami Sloan
October 14, 2014
So sorry to hear of Max's passing...he was such a genuine and kind man. My sympathies to John, LuAnn, and family during this difficult time.
Sonja & Sparkie Fine
October 13, 2014
So sorry to hear about Max's passing, He will truly be missed. John and LuAnn, My deepest sympathy with Love and Prayers to all of you.
Jackie Lowe
October 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Cowan family. He was a true role model, both professionally and personally. I will be keeping Max and his family in my prayers.
Molly Riggs
October 13, 2014
Max will be missed in this community! Many prayers to the whole family!
Bob Herbst
October 13, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family. I rember Max from the Fort Myers Christian Church. He was a fine man .
Lisa Quick Metts
October 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy to LuAnn, John and Family. I remember your Father well. The Cowan name will always be a very important part of the Lebanon I grew up in and am proud to call my Hometown. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. God Bless.
Mark Fischer
October 13, 2014
My your time of grief be lightened by the knowledge that Max's service to his country is greatly appreciated. Our condolences on your loss.
Montgomery County 40&8
Sallie Pearson
October 13, 2014
John,LouAnn and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your father was a pillar of this community. His legacy will live on for years to come through you and all the good work he did here. Blessings
Sally Lenox Quick
October 13, 2014
Max Cowan was one of the finest men I have ever known. I had the pleasure of being a neighbor with the Cowan family for a few years in Lebanon. Max's Christmas displays were purely magical for my young daughter Natalie. Prayers to John and Luann??
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Ruthann Birge-Chesney
October 12, 2014
My sympathy.
Tom Grimmer
October 12, 2014
John, very sad to hear of your fathers passing. Missy and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
October 12, 2014
John,
Very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda Gropp and Family - RFL
October 12, 2014
John and family, Sorry for the loss of your Dad. We have many fond memories of visiting with him at the lake and dinners at the Iron Skillet.
Doug, Bert and family
October 12, 2014
Our prayers to you and your family of the passing of Max. Great person!!
Joe and Cheri McKamey
Judy Walburn
October 12, 2014
Max was a great example for all to follow. I remember when I lived in Ft. Myers and would run into him. Always got a hug and a smile. He will be dearly missed. Judy Moss Walburn
October 11, 2014
Dear Luann, John & family,
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Your dad lived a very full life, which makes the vacant space in your lives larger. We are fortunate to have both of our mothers celebrate 90 this year, but they will not be here forever. You both have gone above & beyond for us so are thinking fondly of you at this time. Jerry's semi-retirement job is....delivery for Dekalb Health Pharmacare! Jerry & Arlene Samuelson
Janice Martin
October 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Howard Cox
October 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of Max's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Love to all. Howard and Marietta Cox
Linda Corrigan
October 11, 2014
Max sounds like he was an amazing father and family man! Keeping you and your family in my prayers LuAnn. Peace be with you all, Linda
Tiffany Champion
October 11, 2014
John, Brian, Luann and families,
Our prayers are with you at this time. There are no words that can express the sympathy we offer to you. We are here if you should need anything.
Doug, Tiffany, Ethan, and Caleb Champion
Greg Schwab
October 11, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts. The Rocky Fork family and many others has been enriched by his good works.
Judie Sweeley
October 11, 2014
Karlyn and family: So sorry to hear about Max but I know you enjoyed life with him and may he be in your heart forever. Judie and Bill
don collins
October 11, 2014
John and family
No words can express the emotions we are all feeling. We are certain that the lake will never be quite the same. A small consolation is that you have so many people who care for you and are prepared to support you
Much Love
Don and Leonor
Gary, Julie, John & Tommy Parks
October 11, 2014
Karlyn, LuAnn and John,
We feel honored to have been a friend and neighbor to Max for so many years. He was and always will be an amazing man in our hearts. Big hugs and thoughtful prayers to all of you.
Melissa Large
October 10, 2014
John, Lu Ann and family, so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donna & David Carver
October 10, 2014
Dear Karlyn, John, and LuAnn,
Dave and I are so very sorry for your loss.
We have so many treasured memories of times share with MAX and you...even your wedding..what a wonderful day that was.
All our love and prayers are with you.
Leslie Woods
October 10, 2014
John sorry to hear about your father my prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Linda Stuteville
October 10, 2014
Lu Ann, John and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your fathers death. He was a great man that touched a lot of lives. You have our deepest sympathy and our prayers. God Bless everyone.
Laurie Gross
October 10, 2014
John and LuAnne I am so sorry to hear this news - thinking of you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
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