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Marcus McGowan Obituary
Marcus L. McGowan
June 29, 1984 - December 15, 2021
Bettendorf- Marcus left us unexpectedly in his sleep. He grew up in Iowa – GO HAWKS! – and lived the past 16 years in Denver, Colorado. Marcus could put a smile on anyone's face!
Marcus's family was dear to his heart. Daughters – Ava Robinson, NE; Zoe McGowan, CO; and her mother Holly French.
Echols: Mother Cindy, brother Schylar, CO; sister Lauryn. Schippers: Grandma Carol, Aunt Amy.
Marcus always had a deep bond with his beloved Great Grandma Velda (12/2018) – Go Cubs!
McGowans, MN: Father Lang (Bobette), brothers Tristan and Peyton. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, some he considered family, including Tony Prinz and family, CO and Josh Quinn.
A celebration of Marcus's life will be held on his birthday, Wednesday, June 29th 5:00 pm at Sunrise Golf Course.
Marcus prided himself working and interacting with children living with Austism. He would be honored to have memorial donations made to Spectra in his name – www.spectracenters.org/donate.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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