Heather Cowan Obituary
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Jackie Smith
March 7, 2017
My condolences to Heather's mom, brothers, special friends and family. I knew Heather first through work, then through family. We shared a classroom at Rosenwald Middle School in 1995-96 in Panama City. She would teach two classes in the room and then follow her special needs kids to their science and social studies classes while I taught two classes in the room. Then we each had a plan and consultation period for two hours in the same room. There was plenty of time to laugh and vent and support each other. It was a great year, Heather's first year to teach and my first year back in the classroom full-time after taking time off with my kids. The 20-year age difference didn't matter. The following year we each went in different directions and eventually stopped keeping in touch. All through the years I've kept and hung on our Christmas tree a tiny counted cross-stitch Christmas stocking that she'd made and filled with pennies and brought to me at our house. It was a nice visit and such a sweet gesture of friendship. The last time I saw Heather was at her Dad's funeral several years ago. It was like no time had passed since we had last talked. I could not really tell that she was dealing with illness and we sat beside each other at a table in the church fellowship hall and talked and laughed--even though it should've been a somber occasion. I will always remember her passion. If she cared about something, she cared deeply. I'll always remember her love of reading. She always had some thick tome she was steady reading. And, her Mustang! She'd drive us to in-service or to lunch on a teacher work-day, and I wasn't fond of that car. It was sort of in-process, moving toward restoration, and it had that "old" smell to it. LOL! I also appreciated her input on a story I wrote that year. She'd read each revision and ask me questions, which led to improvements. What a year we had! What a fun friend she was! See you in Heaven, Heather! Much love, Jackie.
Rachael Perry
March 7, 2017
There are no words that I can put together to adequately express my sorrow for your loss.
There is nothing like losing a child and sister that was so young.
I've known heather since 2005, what I loved about her the most was her fiery passion that she expressed and defended her beliefs.
I saw how hard she fought over these past years to find a diagnosis for her condition and then for her valiant battle to be cured.
The world/universe is not as bright without Heather in it.
It was my blessing to have called her my friend that has brightened and made my world worth living in these past years.
If I had the chance I would have liked to tell her again how much she made all these years bearable and worth living.
Again please accept my condolences on your loss. I'm sorry that I cannot find the words to adequately express what's in my heart for Heather.
Jill & Tim Hodge
March 5, 2017
Sending love and hugs to you all. A special hug to Amanda.
Tim & Mary Austin
March 4, 2017
Praying for your family!
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