Gary Cowan's Obituary
Gary Cowan, 85, passed away February 15, 2020. Beloved husband of 42 years to the late Dorothy Roberts. Dear father of Laura Biernacki (John), William (Jamie), and Ava the defacto daughter. Loving companion of Haydee Jaure. Brother of Lexi Marsh (Jim) and the late Deanne Johnson. Son of the late Marjorie and Lee Cowan. Cherished grandfather of Michael Biernacki. Uncle of Ada ( John) Engsign, and Wendy (Tyson) Wood. Great uncle of Kaden Ensign, and Shelby Wood. He grew up on Cowan Ranch which was the original homestead founded by his great grandfather, AJ Cowan. It is now the Hay Hook Ranch in Shields Valley in Montana. Gary went all 8 years to the Cowan one room school-room. Then he attended high school in Livingston, Montana. He attended University of Montana and went on to the University of Chicago, where he got his Masters of Arts and then his law degree. VISITATION SATURDAY 1:30-2PM with a Memorial Service to follow at 2PM at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 PEARL RD, STRONGSVILLE. Interment private. NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Memorial Contributions may be made to Lupus Foundation, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville OH 44141.
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