DONALD (DON) COWAN
Posted: July 10th, 2024DONALD (DON) COWAN 1965 – 2024 Don Cowan, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away in Edmonton, AB on June 19th, 2024 at the age of 58, he was surrounded by his friends.
Don will be remembered by his cousins, his friends, his figure skating family and community. He was a very talented skater and won many competitions in his youth. He went on to become a highly skilled and respected skating coach.
Don was predeceased by his parents Lyn and Newt Cowan, his grandparents Esther and Walter Cowan, and Eleanor and Larry Townsend.
Interment will take place in Medicine Hat at a later date.
I was very sad to hear of Don’s untimely passing. We spent ten years together when he was a youth mentor at a high school and he supported the students I had in our program at the college. Don and I continued a friendship throughout the years after he left Lethbridge. He was an amazing individual who would lend a hand when asked, gossip with the best of us about any topic, meet at Tim Hortons when he was in town and we had many laughs together, and I will always think of him when something happens that was silly because he would say, Yup, I did that just for shit’ s and giggles. I will always remember you my friend you had an enormous impact on many lives.
I was so sorry to hear Don had passed away. He was my dance partner for tests and, later on, the dance partner for my students. He was a wonderful coach ans mentor. He will always be remembered in the skating communities. To his family ans friends, I am sorry for your incredible loss of someone so special.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He lived his life filled with fun and adventure. I met Don when he worked in Melita, and he escorted me to my high school graduation. We were fortunate enough to reconnect years later, and we enjoyed a trip to Vegas. My heart is heavy for all of Don’s family and friends who will will be mourning his passing. Don had a way of touching many lives in the world of skating and beyond. He was a helper. Always looking to be there for others. My deepest sympathy to those whose lives were fortunate to be touched by his. I miss you, Don.
Just an FYI:
Friends, Brad and Sharon are hosting a tribute to Don.
Saturday September 7 starting at 3:00pm.
It would be great if you could join. It will be more Don like with booze etc.
9403 90 Ave.
Edmonton