Friday, January 13, 2012
Dear Family of Virginia Cowen, I just found out this evening, quite by accident as I "surfed" the web, that Virginia Cowen passed away in 2010. She is a part of so many special memories I have of living and teaching in Brownsville in 1965-1966. I taught at the High School, but I met Mrs. Cowen through my roommate, Peggy Levings Christensen, who taught at Central Junior High with her. Mrs. Cowen was always so kind and caring toward me, a stranger in her midst. In fact, once when I was quite ill with what turned out to be an advanced case of strep throat, she made sure I got to a doctor!!! So often I was included at Sunday dinners at her house. She would make huge, delicious lasagnas, that truly fed a crowd. She may have been struggling to feed her large family, but she always welcomed more guests to the table. What fun it was to be in the midst of such a large, active, loving family. I remember paying the older boys to wash and wax my car and taking the little ones fishing. Mrs. Cowen was truly an amazing woman, so somehow it was no surprise to learn that her children have grown up to be wonderful, successful people. God bless you all. I treasure the memories of your sweet, strong mother. Please accept my deepest condolences upon the loss of her earthly life. Sincerely, Sandra
