Thelma L Cowan

THELMA L. COWAN of Elmira, NYPassed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at the age of 93. She was born June 21, 1914 in Elmira, NY. Her loving husband Guy S. Cowan predeceased her December 17, 1997 after 50 wonderful years of marriage. She is also preceded in death by, sons, Edward McIntosh and Milton McIntosh; and Eugene Cowan. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Alice Brown of Elmira, NY; Lois Langdon of Arizona; Elaine (Dale) Landon of Elmira, NY; along with 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Thelma was a dedicated employee of Remington Rand, was an exceptional ceramic teacher and loved gardening. She will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Walnut Street gate to the Woodlawn Cemetery Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM and process to Thelmas gravesite where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Guy. Her granddaughter, Lay Pastor Jennifer Bunn will celebrate her grandmas services. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the outstanding love and care given to Thelma. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904