Leo Cowen, son of George Zimri and Rachel Elizabeth Cowen, was born October 18, 1915 in Van Buren, MO. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2008 at OMC in West Plains, MO, at the age of 93.
He worked in the logging industry for many years and was also a retired minister. A veteran of World War II, his service will never be forgotten.
He was united in marriage on September 15, 1934 to Alma Stacy at Van Buren, MO. The two were happily married for sixty-nine years, and to this union, five children were born.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, Betty Dean; one son, Jerry Wayne (Buddy); seven brothers, three sisters, and one grandchild.
In 2005, he was re-married to Alice Cowen.
He is survived by one son, Lindell Cowen and wife, Millie, West Plains, MO; two daughters, Patricia Yarber, Springfield, MO and Janice Tharp and husband, Jerry Tharp, West Plains, MO; 10 grandchildren, Gene Cowen and wife, Beth; Patti Baker; Marlon Berry and wife, Gaynell; Robbie Berry and wife, Debbie; Scott Yarber and wife, Gena; Jamie Yarber and wife, Beth; Misty Goodfellow; Dion Prewett and wife Charla; Stacey Prewett and wife, Belva; and Lori Prewett-Colbert and husband, Levi; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He dedicated his life and was a faithful servant to the Lord. He and his wife teamed together in the ministry for over fifty years. He pastored numerous churches in the state of Missouri and touched the lives of many people throughout his lifetime.
He was a very loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He was a hero for our family and our country, and even though his passing leaves a void, he has left a heritage that will carry on for years to come. Although our hearts are broken, there's a joyful reunion and a great celebration in Heaven!
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO with Rev. Dion Prewett and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.
He worked in the logging industry for many years and was also a retired minister. A veteran of World War II, his service will never be forgotten.
He was united in marriage on September 15, 1934 to Alma Stacy at Van Buren, MO. The two were happily married for sixty-nine years, and to this union, five children were born.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, Betty Dean; one son, Jerry Wayne (Buddy); seven brothers, three sisters, and one grandchild.
In 2005, he was re-married to Alice Cowen.
He is survived by one son, Lindell Cowen and wife, Millie, West Plains, MO; two daughters, Patricia Yarber, Springfield, MO and Janice Tharp and husband, Jerry Tharp, West Plains, MO; 10 grandchildren, Gene Cowen and wife, Beth; Patti Baker; Marlon Berry and wife, Gaynell; Robbie Berry and wife, Debbie; Scott Yarber and wife, Gena; Jamie Yarber and wife, Beth; Misty Goodfellow; Dion Prewett and wife Charla; Stacey Prewett and wife, Belva; and Lori Prewett-Colbert and husband, Levi; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He dedicated his life and was a faithful servant to the Lord. He and his wife teamed together in the ministry for over fifty years. He pastored numerous churches in the state of Missouri and touched the lives of many people throughout his lifetime.
He was a very loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He was a hero for our family and our country, and even though his passing leaves a void, he has left a heritage that will carry on for years to come. Although our hearts are broken, there's a joyful reunion and a great celebration in Heaven!
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO with Rev. Dion Prewett and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.
Leo Cowen, son of George Zimri and Rachel Elizabeth Cowen, was born October 18, 1915 in Van Buren, MO. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2008 at OMC in West Plains, MO, at the age of 93.
He worked in the logging industry for many years and was also a retired minister. A veteran of World War II, his service will never be forgotten.
He was united in marriage on September 15, 1934 to Alma Stacy at Van Buren, MO. The two were happily married for sixty-nine years, and to this union, five children were born.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, Betty Dean; one son, Jerry Wayne (Buddy); seven brothers, three sisters, and one grandchild.
In 2005, he was re-married to Alice Cowen.
He is survived by one son, Lindell Cowen and wife, Millie, West Plains, MO; two daughters, Patricia Yarber, Springfield, MO and Janice Tharp and husband, Jerry Tharp, West Plains, MO; 10 grandchildren, Gene Cowen and wife, Beth; Patti Baker; Marlon Berry and wife, Gaynell; Robbie Berry and wife, Debbie; Scott Yarber and wife, Gena; Jamie Yarber and wife, Beth; Misty Goodfellow; Dion Prewett and wife Charla; Stacey Prewett and wife, Belva; and Lori Prewett-Colbert and husband, Levi; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He dedicated his life and was a faithful servant to the Lord. He and his wife teamed together in the ministry for over fifty years. He pastored numerous churches in the state of Missouri and touched the lives of many people throughout his lifetime.
He was a very loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He was a hero for our family and our country, and even though his passing leaves a void, he has left a heritage that will carry on for years to come. Although our hearts are broken, there's a joyful reunion and a great celebration in Heaven!
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO with Rev. Dion Prewett and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.
He worked in the logging industry for many years and was also a retired minister. A veteran of World War II, his service will never be forgotten.
He was united in marriage on September 15, 1934 to Alma Stacy at Van Buren, MO. The two were happily married for sixty-nine years, and to this union, five children were born.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, Betty Dean; one son, Jerry Wayne (Buddy); seven brothers, three sisters, and one grandchild.
In 2005, he was re-married to Alice Cowen.
He is survived by one son, Lindell Cowen and wife, Millie, West Plains, MO; two daughters, Patricia Yarber, Springfield, MO and Janice Tharp and husband, Jerry Tharp, West Plains, MO; 10 grandchildren, Gene Cowen and wife, Beth; Patti Baker; Marlon Berry and wife, Gaynell; Robbie Berry and wife, Debbie; Scott Yarber and wife, Gena; Jamie Yarber and wife, Beth; Misty Goodfellow; Dion Prewett and wife Charla; Stacey Prewett and wife, Belva; and Lori Prewett-Colbert and husband, Levi; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He dedicated his life and was a faithful servant to the Lord. He and his wife teamed together in the ministry for over fifty years. He pastored numerous churches in the state of Missouri and touched the lives of many people throughout his lifetime.
He was a very loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He was a hero for our family and our country, and even though his passing leaves a void, he has left a heritage that will carry on for years to come. Although our hearts are broken, there's a joyful reunion and a great celebration in Heaven!
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO with Rev. Dion Prewett and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.
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