This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: McCowen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5342/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Mar 31st, 2010 Donald Oliver McCowen Donald Oliver McCowen, 80, of Otis, Ore., died March 20, 2010. He was born Oct. 1, 1929 in Arroyo Grande, Calif., and was the fifth of six children. He joined the Army National Guard in 1947, for a successful career of 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Vee McCowen; brothers, Bill and Fred; sister, Peggy; son, Donald; stepchildren, Bill, Debbie and Rodney; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of life with military honors was held March 27, 2010 at the family home on Devils Lake. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.