It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia (Pat) Audrey Cowen, age 87 years of Vancouver, B.C., announces her passing on August 9, 2022 at Little Mountain Place, Special Care Unit, Vancouver. We wish to send a special thank you to all the excellent staff who cared for her there.
Patricia was born in Vancouver on November 15, 1934, and was devoted to her parents, William Herbert Cowen and Audrey Olive Cowen (Symons Roberts). She was educated in Vancouver city schools and attended UBC for her Bachelor of Education degree. She lovingly taught elementary school in Vancouver and England for 35 years, and truly had an esteemed career. Our aunt greatly enjoyed baking, gardening, entertaining friends and family, volunteering, writing letters, traveling, and experiencing nature. Her faith and her many lifelong friends were cornerstones in her life.
She will be sadly missed by her long-time close friend, Joan Plumsteel, their mutual friend Keith, and the many lifelong friends she made as a Girl Guide and Ranger. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Colville Cowen (2011). She is survived and lovingly remembered by her nephews Michael B. Cowen (Hannah) and David W. Cowen (Cathrine) and her niece, Kathleen A. Cowen. She leaves grieving two great-nieces, three great-nephews, and two great great-nieces.
If you wish, please send memorial contributions to the CNIB or St. Anselm’s Parish in lieu of flowers.
Her memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Friday October 21st, 2022 at St. Anselm’s Anglican Church, 5210 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC.
Those who cannot attend in person may use this link to connect to the livestream of Patricia’s service: https://youtu.be/0Zxne-83_Ik
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialnorthvancouver.com for the Cowen family.
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