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Bonnie Jo Dorsett Cowan

Birth	:	6 Aug 1931 Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Jan 2019 Searcy, White County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6293983, -92.9441986
Description	:	Bonnie J. Cowan, 87, of Searcy, passed away at home on Jan. 19, 2019. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1931. She was the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Myers) Dorsett. On Oct. 3, 1947 she married Gerold D. Cowan in Centerville, Iowa. They lived in Cincinnati, Iowa, until 1958 when they moved to Grinnell, Iowa, where the raised their five children. They owned and operated Cowan Trucking until 1970. In 1970 Bonnie and her husband moved to Dickinson, Texas, where they owned Cowan's Auto Repair, which Bonnie was the bookkeeper. Among her many accomplishments, she managed a... Read More	Bonnie J. Cowan, 87, of Searcy, passed away at home on Jan. 19, 2019. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1931. She was the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Myers) Dorsett. On Oct. 3, 1947 she married Gerold D. Cowan in Centerville, Iowa. They lived in Cincinnati, Iowa, until 1958 when they moved to Grinnell, Iowa, where the raised their five children. They owned and operated Cowan Trucking until 1970. In 1970 Bonnie and her husband moved to Dickinson, Texas, where they owned Cowan's Auto Repair, which Bonnie was the bookkeeper. Among her many accomplishments, she managed a restaurant, obtained her Texas realtor license, and owned two bird aviaries. In 1982 Bonnie and her husband moved to Judsonia, Ark., where they farmed and raised cattle and 20,000 laying hens. While in Judsonia, Bonnie bred a variety of different dog breeds and rabbits. In 1997 they moved to Searcy, where they retired. Bonnie was preceeded in death by her husband, Gerold D. Cowan in 1997; son, Gerold D. Cowan in 1989; grandson, Gregory E. Gilbreaith in 1989; two sisters, Leona Peterson and her husband Don, Wanda Trussell and her husband, Van; two brothers, Lloyd and Elmer Dorsett; sister-in-law, Evelyn; one brother-in-law, Robert Conger. Bonnie possessed a genuine love and compassion for her family and friends. She was not always rewarded for the love and good deeds she did. However, Bonnie always believed in giving all people a chance when no one else would. She gave her love unconditionally to everyone. She was a very loving and trusting mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always available when her children and grandchildren needed her. Her number one accomplishment during her life was the love and care she gave her family. She loved to garden, cook, and bake. If Bonnie was not at home, you could always find her at Walmart. She loved to shop. Survivors include three daughters and one son, Jeannie Wittneben of Centerville, Iowa, Paulette Johannes of Judsonia, Ark., Valarie Thompson and son-in-law (Del) of Dothan, Ala., Nick Cowan and daughter-in-law (Janelle) of Searcy, Ark.; sisters, Carol Dorsett of Centerville, Iowa, and Donna Conger of Cincinnati, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. Bonnie has requested no funeral service. Graveside services with be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, Iowa.

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Bonnie Jo Dorsett Cowan's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA.
When did Bonnie Jo Dorsett Cowan death?
Bonnie Jo Dorsett Cowan death on 19 Jan 2019 in Searcy, White County, Arkansas, USA
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Latitude: 40.6293983
Longitude: -92.9441986

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Lloyd Dorsett

(1902 - 1970)

Ethel Louise Myers Dorsett

(1907 - 1977)

Spouse

Gerold Dean Cowan

(1928 - 1997)

Siblings

Lloyd Edward Dorsett

(1925 - 1983)

Leona Marie Dorsett Peterson

(1928 - 1961)

Donna Lee Dorsett Conger

(1945 - 2022)

Children

Gerold Dean Cowan Jr.

(1949 - 1989)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6293983, -92.9441986

2. White Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -92.9633026

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6375008, -92.9238968

4. Baker Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6027933, -92.9307576

5. Morrison Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6310000, -92.8940000

6. Adamson Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

7. Hibbsville Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

8. Motto Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744003, -92.9353027

9. Bozwell Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5980988, -92.8955994

10. Farmer Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

11. Livingston Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

12. Porter Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744537, -92.8780746

13. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

14. Livengood Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7030983, -92.9449997

15. Hism Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6600000, -92.8520000

16. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

17. Mendota Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -92.8942032

18. Friendship Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5744019, -92.8656006

19. Exline Cemetery
Exline, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490000, -92.8380000

20. Thomasson Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7100000, -92.9010000

21. Lupton Cemetery
Unionville, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5532847, -93.0303647

22. Appanoose County Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333450, -92.9502010

23. Shoney Cemetery
Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5816994, -92.8217010

24. Felkner Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7386017, -92.9730988