Evan L. SCOWDEN

1929 - 2014

SCOWDEN, Evan L.

Evan L. Scowden, 85, of Round Rock, died Monday, December 15 of natural causes.



He was born on April 21, 1929 in Bradford, PA to Leslie and Lois Gould Scowden. After graduating from Bradford Senior High in 1948, Evan enlisted in the Air Force and served in Germany, participating in the Berlin Air Lift as an aircraft mechanic.



In 1951, he married Nola Marie Pattison, also of Bradford. Evan and Nola celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 30th. Evan worked at the Pennsylvania Electric Company for 38 years, retiring as Chief Lineman and moving to Round Rock, Texas in 1991. In 1984, Evan received Penelec's first-ever Good Idea award.



Evan was a loving husband, father, and friend with a commanding stature and a compassionate heart. He always made sure to find out if a family member or friend needed help, and quietly took care of the need. Evan served as a Freemason for over 50 years and was a 32nd degree Master Mason in the Coudersport Consistory.



Evan was an avid golfer with a hole-in-one at the Pine Acres Country Club in Bradford, and was known to enjoy the 19th hole. He loved the outdoors and spent one day a week volunteering at a local ranch for many years. Evan enjoyed Crossword and Jumble puzzles and frequently worked a hard puzzle on the back porch past dark.



Evan is survived by his wife, Nola, of Round Rock; son Douglas Alan (Sandy) Scowden, daughter Kerry Lynne Flood (Mark), daughter Molly Elizabeth; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, a niece, and two nephews.



He was preceded in death by son Scott Evan, son Michael Leslie, brother Leslie, and sister Bettie Bottone.



Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.