In loving memory of

Patricia Cowan
December 1, 2010

Patricia (Patty) Cowan, age 63 of Cincinnati, Iowa died Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab in Centerville, Iowa.

Patty was born August 26, 1947, the daughter of Sig and Patricia (Crane) Anders in Port Angeles, Washington. She married Dennis Lee Cowan on February 8, 1964 in Unionville, Missouri. Patty accepted Jesus as her Lord & Savior at a young age. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Patty is survived by her husband Dennis; children, Tammy (Kevin) Poole of Seymour, Iowa, Brian (Haley) Cowan of Cincinnati, Iowa, and Karen (Craig) Bowman of Des Moines, Iowa; eight grandchildren; siblings, Amy (Martin) Callihan of Humphrey, Missouri, Jerry (Jean) Anders of Batesville, Arkansas; and a sister-in-law, Peg Anders of Unionville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Billy Anders and an infant sister, Katherine Mary Anders.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Lange Funeral Home with Pastor Micaiah Stanley officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home with family present from 6-8 PM. A memorial has been established to Hospice of Central Iowa and may be left at or mailed to the Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.langefh.com. Patty will be loved and missed by all.

Tributes

Dianne Fuller wrote on Dec 6, 2010:

"Dennis, Brian and Families, My thoughts and sympathy to all of you.It is times like these when we all think of each other and let memories comfort us. May these memories and the thoughts of others help you. Dianne Fuller (Strickler) "

Lotis Mathes and sons wrote on Dec 3, 2010:

"So sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to Dennis and his family"

Carolyn Owen-Padavich wrote on Dec 3, 2010:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patty was a wonderful lady; always smiling and just a delightful genuine friend. She will be greatly missed! I am so sorry."

Steve Shubat wrote on Dec 2, 2010:

"Dennis and family; I am very sorry for your loss of Patty. You have been in my thoughts since Patty moved to CNRC. We are never ready for a loss of a loved one. Continue to grieve, love, and laugh. Best wishes."

Connie Foster wrote on Dec 2, 2010:

"Dennis & family, I'm so sorry to hear about Patty. She was a very nice lady. I always enjoyed working on her computer and helping her. I will surely miss her. Connie & Craig Foster"

Heather Bailey McKelvey wrote on Dec 2, 2010:

"Please know that my prayers are with all of you. It is very hard to lose your mother. Patty was always so kind to me and I appreciated her so much. She was a warm heart who spoke to me about losing my mother. I appreciated that so much. I have a vision of her and my mother meeting together in heaven. Mom loved her dearly too. Please know I'm thinking of you all."

Rachael Butler wrote on Dec 1, 2010:

"Haley, please know, you and your family are on our minds and in our hearts. let me know if I can help."

Jeremy Belloma wrote on Dec 1, 2010:

"I am very sorry for your loss, Karen, Craig and the rest of the Cowan family, you are in our thoughts! Jeremy Belloma"