We Remember
COWAN, Margaret Patricia
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
Passed away peacefully on May 9, 2013. She will be sadly missed by her children, Steven (Judy) of Comox, Paula Bell (John) of Pasco, WA, Christopher of Kelowna and John (Lesley) of Canberra, Australia and her grandchildren, Megan (Lewis), Michael (Sarah) and Briana and her great granddaughters Taryn and Mia. She was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph Ernest (Ernie) Cowan in October 2001 after 53 years of marriage. Margaret was born in Wellington, New Zealand on July 1, 1919 and arrived in Canada in 1946. A short stay in Vancouver on her way to England turned into permanent residence with her marriage to Ernie on October 16, 1948. The Cowan family moved to Kelowna in 1957, before the first bridge was built. Margaret was very active in the Catholic school community as well as the Catholic Women’s League of Immaculate Conception Parish, The Water Colour Guild, various local theatre productions, The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, The Naturalists Club and the Ladies of the Pool. The Family gratefully appreciate the help and assistance of the caring staff of Harmony Living, 962 Laurier Avenue, Kelowna; Margaret’s residence since 2005. The Cowan family would like to thank the medical staff of the Emergency Department and Ward 5B of the Kelowna General Hospital. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday May 15 at 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Women’s League. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Wednesday May 15 at 10:30 am
Location
Immaculate Conception Church
Christopher I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Mother’s Day is a day designed to celebrate them, even if they’re not with us. I will be thinking of you, and although I won’t be at the funeral mass, I have a hug on hold for the next time I see you. God Bless your family.
Steven, Paula, Chris & John,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mum… I have so many memories of the times my Mum & yours did their skits….. what great friends they were and how they could make everyone laugh!!!! I can just imagine what is going on up above right now and Heaven will never be the same!!??***
Please take care of yourselves in this most difficult time and just remember all the Love & Laughter you had and the wonderful memories that you will treasure the rest of your lives!
Big Hugs, Elena
We were very saddened to hear of Margaret’s death. We have many great memories of time spent with Margaret and Ernie through Rotary. Margaret had a wonderful sense of humour and a flair and style all her own. Unfortunately we will be away next week, so cannot attend the funeral. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Stephen, Paula, Chris & John
Our condolences to all of you on the passing of your Mom. She can now re-join your Dad and plan another retirement bash. From the early 60’s to today that’s a long time and a lot of memories. Keep your chins up and we shall see you at the service.
David on behalf of the “Langton’s”
Accept my (our)sincere condolences to all the family. Margaret was an integral part of the Symphony Womens Committee and our CWL. Our groups shared many ‘good times’ together!
Chris/Ernie Thatcher
Chris & family, our sincere condolences on your mom’s passing! We must got to know her over the past 6 or so months and found her to be a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. She will be missed at Harmony Living!
Dave & Lynne Cousins & Van Miller
My condolence to the family of a beautiful lady. The Knights of Columbus will miss her lovely laughs and chuckles.
Ernie Poitras and the K of C..
Christopher, sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear mother. It was a pleasure to have met her. What a great photo of her.
John and Brenda
Dear Chris and family– my condolences to you and your family–happy memories of Friday evening happy hours at the Capri with both your Mom and Dad
Chris, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
our prayers and thoughts are with you guys
Spent a lot of time with your Mom at different Immaculata functions over the years
she had an awesome outlook on life
Domenic and Lina Rampone
Chris Bill and I were so sorry to hear about your Mom…glad I got to meet her at your birthday party ….
Paula
I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I still remember your Mom dressing up in costume on Halloween and coming over to the St Joe’s playground. My prayers and thoughts are with you, and the whole family, Steve, Chris and John.
Benny Schell