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Michael Cowser Obituary

COWSER, MICHAEL LYNN Michael Lynn Cowser, 50, of San Diego passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2003 in Clancy Montana. Michael was born October 9, 1953, to Donald J. and Elma B. Cowser. Michael served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a flight director, and in the crash and salvage search and rescue units. He was awarded several medals including the Vietnam Services Medal with one Bronze Star and the National Defense Medal for serving his country. Michael was a self-taught guitar player who could get the party jumping as well as sing Disney and Christmas songs to family and friends. He loved to make and fly kites, airplanes and rockets. Survivors include his wife, Erika, and daughters, Amber, Ondrea, Ariel and son Michael, parents Elma and Miles Stepich, brothers Charles and Donald Cowser. Cremains will be interred at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma with full military honors on Nov. 25, 3 p.m. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 21, 2003.

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Aunt Cheryl

December 10, 2003

I remember Mike in his first pair of glasses, he was so small and looked so cute in them. One time we spent all day looking for him at the Del Mar Fair -- he was never lost, we lost him, he said.



I would just love to hear him sing and play his guitar -- such a wonderful voice. Keep on singing Mike -- I want you to sing to me when I get to heaven.



Mike was very caring and tender-hearted -- he will certainly be missed.

Bec-speck Manuel

December 9, 2003

I always enjoyed our big family gatherings at 'Mt Elmas', as my youngest one said once. And one of my fondest memories was Mike playing his guitar and singing 'It's A Small World' to all of us kids. Keep singing and strummin that guitar cousin Mike.

Denie Bowen- Girardeau

November 24, 2003

"MiKie"......

Your loving heart and gentle spirit will always be remembered. We love you.

"Cousin" Denie

Cheryl Ward

November 24, 2003

My first memory of Mike was when I was 9 years old. It was my first trip to San Diego visiting my enormous Kirby family. Mike came over to Larry's and sang Disney songs to Brenda Duhme & I. I thought he was bigger than life! He will always have a special place in my heart, I will miss him.

Lynn Bowen Walton

November 23, 2003

Cousin "Mikie" was always very special to me. He loved to laugh! I will always remember the phone call I made to him a couple of weeks before he passed. Not expecting him to pick up the phone, we talked about 5 minutes with each other. 5 minutes I will cherish forever.

Brian & Venica Duhme

November 22, 2003

Mike was the only relative i could see eye to eye with.

Wendy Kirby-Martin

November 21, 2003

I am so sorry about the death of Mike. Sometimes, it seems like everyone is too busy with their lives, to try to look upon one another. As most of you know, I am serving in Kwaitt, with my Army Reserve unit. Being a military veteran myself, I can relate. The most fond memories I have, about our family, is when we went camping. The entire Kirby Klan. I really enjoyed those trips. God bless the family.

Charlie Wieland

November 21, 2003

Michael,

God bless you and all your loved ones left behind.

Your cousin, Brenda

November 21, 2003

4th of July was extra special when Mike and his friends put on those awesome firework displays. Have a blast in heaven...see you there!

Michele Geiger-Price

November 21, 2003

I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up on Mt. Helix Dr. Donald and I were in the same grade. I do remember Michael, he was always so nice. My prayers are with you.

Uncle Charles & Aunt Pat Kirby

November 21, 2003

Mike was sweet and gentle in spite

of all the pickle juice he drank as

a little boy.He will be missed.

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