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Bill Cowan Obituary
Bill Cowan, "BJ" sadly passed away in his home in Santa Rosa the evening of April 29, 2023 at the age of 77.
Bill grew up in Marin County where he played football, and baseball at Drake High School. After high school he entered the army and served in Viet Nam and Germany. After leaving the army he had many interesting jobs around the country-- He played softball for General Motors, worked for Ohio Crain, tested fishing lures, among many others. He then returned to the North Bay and worked as a truck driver, hauling mainly wine and produce, traveling the Bay Area and all the Western states. He was a competitive bass fisherman and an avid Giants and 49er fan.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Debbie, brother, Jim and his wife Trish, his step-son, Kevin Barteaux, his wife Maria and all their children and grandchildren. And also his Shih Tzu, Spanky. All his friends and trucking and fishing buddies will miss his great stories and the fun and joy he brought to us all.
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The Bushey's
May 26, 2023
We are so saddened to hear of BJ's passing. We send our love and best wishes to you, Deb, and all of your family. Many Blessings!
Janice Malchow
May 25, 2023
My love to Debbie and Family. I will miss Bill with all my heart. He was like a big brother to me. And was part of my family also. RIP from my Family to yours. We Love you
Kevin Strong
May 25, 2023
One of the greatest guys I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Always loved our conversation and how he loved hanging with our family.
Deepest condolences Debbie and family.
He will be missed.
Marsha
May 23, 2023
B.J. I am so sorry to hear about your passing and my condolences to your family too. I have known him for over 30 years and I will always have my memories of you of the time we spent together like going to ballgames and times we spent together and the little trips that you took me on I will always have my memories of you and how much I CARED about you. Love always from Marsha
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