Roberta A. Cowan

Our dear mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, Roberta Ann, passed away peacefully at the home of her Son and Daughter In-Law November 7, 2020 at the age of 87 surrounded by family. She was born in 1933 at home in Union NJ to Anthony and Ruth Heyeck.

She met the love of her life, Henry Robert Cowan at Olympic Park when she was 18. They married in 1953 and moved to Hillside where they raised their three sons, Bruce, and twins, William & Robert. Nephew, Chris Cowan, moved into their home in 1971. She was very active in their lives especially sports, always there cheering them on.

Roberta loved her crocheting, and took great pleasure in crocheting scarves, afghans, baby blankets and special beer can hats for her family and loved ones. You were lucky if you were the recipient of one of her blankets – they are BEAUTIFUL! Roberta especially loved watching her METS and JETS. She was a huge fan, and never missed a pitch or touchdown!

In 1990 Roberta moved to her beloved home in Toms River where she enjoyed watching the deer in her backyard. She attended Pinelands Reformed Church in Toms River every Sunday and was very involved in many aspects of their Ministry. Her belief in her Lord was steadfast, she was a true woman of faith.

Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren, she was involved in all parts of their lives. In return they gave her all she ever wanted: Love and Respect. Her great grandchildren were always thrilled to see their Grandma Bert! Family was the key to Roberta’s life.

She is predeceased by her husband Henry, her parents, Anthony and Ruth Heyeck; and her sister Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Addison (Lewis Addison) She is survived by her three sons; Bruce (Patricia McNamara, deceased / partner Donna Crouse); William (Pamela Stachura) and Robert (Christine Laughery). 7 grandchildren; Timothy, Lindsay, Casey Jane, Daniel, John, Spencer and Kevin. 4 great grandchildren; Ryan, Owen, Connor, and Henry. Also, her nephew Chris (Mary Kuypers) and their 4 sons; Andrew, Evan, Matthew, and Ryan.

Roberta was kind, generous, thoughtful, funny, sharp as a tack and full of energy for all of her 87 years on this earth. We are all so proud of the way she lived her life; always joyful, always positive, always supportive, and forever grateful!

Viewing will be on Friday, November 20, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union, NJ.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt 37 Toms River, NJ 08755 or Deborah Heart and Lung Center, 200 Trenton Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015. (demanddeborah.org)