June 22, 1931 - August 22, 2025
Cowie passed away peacefully on the morning of August 22, 2025 at Pinecrest Long Term Care Home in Kenora.
Cowie was predeceased by his parents Karl Julius Engstrom and Karin (Pearson) Engstrom; his beloved wife of 68 years Wanda (Kirkoski) Engstrom; son John Karl Engstrom; and brothers Wilfred “Webb” Engstrom and Allan “Diddy” Engstrom.
Cowie is survived by his two loving sisters, Ethel Morgan-Reynard and Helen Ortlieb, and brother James “Jimmy” Engstrom. Cowie is also survived by his children Donald (Elaine), Ronald, and Dale (Cindy), along with six grandchildren, Trisha, Ben (Liz), Karl (Randi), Allison (John), Jonathon (Kirsti), Kyley (Brandon), and eight great grandchildren.
Cowie was born in Kenora and grew up in the Lakeside area. Eventually he travelled across the tracks to the north end known as Cabbage Flats, where he found the girl of his dreams Wanda. They were married in May of 1955 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Together they
