Virgil Junior Cowan

Known as JR Cowan, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully at home sitting on his back patio enjoying the view of his property. Work was JR's middle name. He started at a young age working for Idaco, which became Boise Cascade and then RJW. After his daily job, he would cut and deliver firewood, which eventually developed into Cowans Healdsburg Tree Service. Cowan Healdsburg Tree Service was built on JR's outgoing personality, respect for all people and his desire to help anyone in need. JR was so proud of his son Bill Chaney for taking over the business and continuing with the dedication and respect that JR had established. JR was known for being one of the most generous human beings and was always offering help to all. Jr was known by all for his wit and valued treasures that he collected from his tree jobs throughout the years. He had a love for hunting and spending time at his cabin up at the Geysers.

??JR is survived by his wife of 43 years Patricia Cowan, daughters Charlene Wilson and Tami McPherson (Rob McPherson), son Bill Chaney, sister Emily Debenham (Dennis Debenham) and multiple nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all.

????A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, 12:00pm at Johnson's Alexander Valley Wines, 8333 HWY-128, Healdsburg, Ca.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · July 18, 2023