Dr. Charles Michael Cowan

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Charles Cowan Obituary

DR. CHARLES MICHAEL COWAN Passed away on Monday, October 20th, 2008. Dr. Cowan began a successful Cardiology practice at St. Bernadine's Community Hospital in 1972 serving the greater Inland Empire for many years. He later moved to Laguna Beach with his beloved wife, Jeanien Cowan, where he continued to work as a Cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente of Riverside. He was born June 25, 1934 in Jersey City to the parents of Joseph and Rebecca Cowan. Dr. Cowan graduated from Ohio State University; completed medical school at New Jersey College of Medicine; had internships and residencies at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, Grady Hospital in Atlanta and a fellowship in Cardiology in Detroit; and served on the faculty of the School of Medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit. Charles Cowan was an adventurer, athlete, and a lover of life. He enjoyed white-water rafting, running, fishing, skiing, swimming, and even built his own aircraft, the "VariViggen", which he flew for many years out of Rialto Airport. He ran marathons, completed the "Iron Man" in Hawaii, and also finished the "Escape from Alcatraz" Triathlon in San Francisco. As a traveler, he ventured to the ends of the earth and back with his beloved wife, Jeanien. Most importantly, Charles Cowan held, as the closest things to his heart and as his highest principles, the importance of family, togetherness, and the sharing of meaningful time with the people you love. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Sherry and John Hanover; son and daughter-in-law Billy and Supranee Cowan; step-children Jennifer and Brian Buck and Brandon Haber; brother Ken Cowan; grandchildren, Sidney, Jacob, and Carter. The family will accept visitation on Sunday, October 26th at O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California between the hours of 7 and 9pm. A general funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27th at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Laguna Beach at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association. O'CONNOR MORTUARY (949) 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Cowan

9 Entries

Eleanor Davidov

November 3, 2008

Charles "Chick" was always a child with a smile and a ready hug for family. I wish I had traveled to California just to hug him when I was invited. He made the world sweeter.

Tracy Ellingson/Youngquist

November 1, 2008

Dr. Charles Cowan will be truely missed. He was a big part of my life for many years. He will be in my heart for life. My prayers go out out to Sherry, Billy and Ken whom I love so much. God bless you Charles

Tracy Ellingson/Youngquist

November 1, 2008

Dr. Charles Cowan will be truely missed. He was a big part of my life for many years. He will be in my heart for life. My prays go out out to Sherry, Billy and Ken whom I love so much. God bless you Charles

ENDOCRINOLOGY KAISER PERMANENTE

October 29, 2008

IT WAS AN HONOR AND PRIVLEAGE TO HAVED WORKED WITH DR.COWAN. HE WAS A VERY WARM HEARTED AND FUN PERSON TO HAVE KNOWN. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED HERE AT KAISER.

Kimberly Gutierrez

October 29, 2008

You will be in my heart and on my mind forever, until we meet again my friend........

Debra Torchia

October 25, 2008

Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Cowan. He is our angel. We are forever grateful to him for personally arranging emergency surgery for my gravely ill sister in Feb '08. It was his perseverance that allowed for her immediate transfer to a hospital for a heart valve replacement. The surgery saved her life. Dr. Cowan was the answer to our prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dare and Torchia Families

Clarence Kirchoff

October 25, 2008

Dr. Cowanwas my Cardiologist at Kaiser and I shall truly miss him. He was great Dr. but more that that he was a truly humble man with a wonderful sense of humor; he was also
able to give you straight talk as to your medical condition and needs. He shall be missed , I am Certain, be all who were under his care. At least he and the" love of his life" are together in Gods loving arms.Clarence W. Kirchoff (Riverside, CA.

Roberta Kalmikov

October 25, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the family and Dr. Cowan's Kaiser family. I know he will be deeply missed, but he is with God now and in a very peaceful and loving place.
Dr. Cowan implanted my first pacemaker in 2004 and was a comforting person to me when I refused to have something wrong with my heart at a young age. We joked when I woke from surgery about going and getting In-N-Out cheeseburgers. I will never forget Dr. Cowan. I thank God for allowing me to meet him.

Mary Snedden

October 25, 2008

Dr. Cowan was my cardiologist at Kaiser. He was a very loving and caring person, more so than the average doctor. My husband and I lost our 8 year old son Ryan many years ago and I shared that with him during one of my visits. I will never forget his reaction..he gave me a really nice hug and said some very comforting things. I saw him as a very loving and compassionate person. I'm so sorry for your loss I know from experience what it feels like to lose someone you love. My heart goes out to your family during this very difficult time. I saw him the Friday before this tragic accident and I wanted to share something he said to my husband and I.. I asked him if there is anything special I should be doing for my diet and he said "Don't ask me because if it were up to me I'd prescribe a banana split..we all started laughing" He just had a very cute personality. I will miss our visits! Peace be with you..

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