Bruce Willard Cowan
date of birth November 28 1927
date of death February 20 2012
Bruce passed away in Portland, Oregon, where he was born and raised. In 1945 he was on the Washington High School state championship basketball team. He graduated from Oregon State University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi.
Bruce owned and operated City Brass Foundry in Tualatin and was a member of the Rotary Club in Tualatin. He was an avid duplicate bridge player and reader.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; daughters, Gail Hobson and Robyn Salisbury; sons, Gerald and Donald Cowan; stepchildren, Steven and Mary Anne Gervais; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lois Cowan; and his brother Don Cowan.
A memorial service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on Friday March 2, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, Boring, Oregon: http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer
Arrangements by Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial, Tigard, Oregon.
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Candle lit by Staff at Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial Our sincere condolences.
Candle lit by Sally My partner..the love of my life..forever
Candle lit by Steve and Diane Gervais We miss you already. You were loved by everyone that knew you. You gave the best hugs too! You gave us many wonderful memories.
Candle lit by Roger Mockford and family We have great memories of Bruce and family at Camp Westwind years ago. Some great summers there with friends we have not seen in many years. Our thoughts are with your family at this time.