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They Live OnThey Live On

   Those we love remain with us
   For love itself lives on;

   Cherished memories never fade
   Because one loved is gone.

   Those we love can never be
   More than a thought apart;

   For as long as there’s a memory,
   They live on within our heart.

James Delbert Cowan

b: 07/17/1950, Kenilworth, Utah
d: 06/06/2024, Grand Junction, Colorado
Service: Private

OBITUARY

James Delbert Cowan, born 7/17/1950, to Charles (Sleepy) Gaskin Cowan and Reba Adams Cowan in Kenilworth, Utah.

Jim is proceeded in death by his mother and father, his stepfather J.C. Stewart, his sister Gladys Cowan Wells (Dennis Wells Sr.) and his brother John Cowan of Moab, Utah.

He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth Cowan Hayes (Mike), Donna Cowan Day (Joe), his brothers Jeff Cowan (Elaina), Jerry Cowan (Happy) and his half-sister JoAnn Stewart Ansel, his three children Marjorie E. Cowan, Michael J. Cowan and Clay C. Cowan; 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Jim also has numerous surviving step-brothers: Redd (Candace) Stewart of Las Vegas; Doug (Vicki) Stewart, St. George, Utah; Jack (Linda) Stewart, Winnemucca, Nevada; Jerry (Elaine) Stewart, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Ernie (Betsie) Jensen, Grand Junction, Colorado.

We are so thankful and blessed for his wonderful and faithful friends for all the love and support they have shown to us over the years; Ron Dolphin (Mel) and Frank Melo. You are truly men of honor!

Jim graduated from Grand County High School. Jim loved football! He also enjoyed the outdoors, he loved to hike the La Sal Mountains on foot during hunting season, lake and stream fishing, boating on Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge. He was passionate about coaching football, baseball and wrestling. He was competitive in everything he enjoyed; and won many drilling competitions with his brother Jerry. He served in the Army and is a Viet Nam Vet. He was very proud of his family and was very proud of his grandchildren. He had an impeccable work ethic.

He was a loving and devoted grandfather to all those who called him Papa. Being a grandfather was one of Jim’s favorite lifetime events. His memory will be treasured by all who knew him.

At Jim’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no service at this time.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at SpanishValleyMortuary.com or SVMC.US.

TRIBUTES

You need to know how much you were loved by your family. We will miss you more than words can say and are trying to put all of our thoughts and memories together to give you the tribute you deserve. Just know that being a "simple man" is never simple. I love you, Cindy
- Cindy

Very Sad to hear the news, as I enjoyed chatting with him at the store. We would laugh about the old days and wonder where time has went. You will be missed my friend, Sour the Heavens. Condolences to the family and all that have hurting hearts.
- Cindee Stephens

I love you dad!
- Marjorie Cowan

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