Jane Cowan, 88, passed away on March 26, 2019. She was born in Roanoke, IN on June 24, 1930, the daughter of late Ernest and Opal Shideler. Jane worked at East Allen County Schools as a secretary retiring in 1985 and then went on to work at Grabill Bank during retirement. She was a long time member of Leo United Methodist Church, and American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 409. Surviving are her children Steven (Kathy) Cowan, Gene (Mauna) Cowan, and Linda (Rick) Wurm; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Jerry” Cowan; and siblings, Dean Shideler, and Wanda Wohlford. Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, 46825 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 2 to 8 pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Leo Methodist Church.
