Vivian Cowan, age 64, of Isanti died at her home on April 18, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, April 21st at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will begin at 1 P.M.
Vivian Lynn Cowan was born April 7, 1954 to Tunis and Fannie (Swier) DeJoode in Pipestone, Minnesota. She was raised and attended school in Lake Wilson. Vivian then graduated from St. Paul Bible College. She married Bernel (Bernie) Cowan on August 2, 1987 in Galesburg, Illinois and they made their first home in Galesburg. They moved to Isanti on March 16, 2002. Vivian was employed by Industrial Fabrics Association in Roseville until she retired on May 1, 2016. She and Bernie attended Eagle Brook Church – Lino Lakes Campus. Vivian especially enjoyed working in her garden.
Vivian died at her home in Isanti on April 18, 2018 at the age of 64 years and 11 days. She was preceded in death by her father, Tunis and by her sister, Brenda. She is survived by her husband, Bernie; children, Kimberly (Cowan) Jackson and Jeff C. Cowan; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; mother, Fannie DeJoode, 2 brothers, Allen (Joan) DeJoode, Curtis (Vanessa) DeJoode; and by many other relatives and friends.
My condolences to Vivian’s family & loved ones. I worked with Vivian at NAEIR. She was one of my favorites. Her energy & enthusiasm were infectious. She & Bernie were an awesome match. Rest assured she has been restored & now inhabits heaven. May your memories carry you until you meet
again.
My condolences to Bernie and his family. My memories of Viv reflect on her heart of gold and loving soul. The world has lost a beautiful warm ray of sunshine, but heaven is now glowing even brighter.
I met Vivian when we worked together at Christian Camping many moons ago. She reached out and blessed me with her wit, insight, wisdom and perspective for which I have been forever grateful. Even though we only saw each other a few times after then, we always picked up where we left off.
While we grieve the hole she’s left behind, we rejoice in her release from pain. May the hope and assurance of heaven comfort and sustain you all in the journey ahead.
Because He Lives!
I worked with Vivian at IFAI, and she was one of my favorite people here–always smiling and with a good word for everyone despite all the considerable frustrations of working in trade publishing. A hard worker and conscientious colleague, but always with time to chat and laugh. I’ll miss her.
Vivian will always be remembered by me for her encouragement and go-give attitude. She was always on the go and made things happen! What a woman! I know she will be missed greatly by her wonderful husband Bernie and family! Heaven gained a great soul!
Viv and I worked closely at NAEIR for many years, she as Membership Director and I as Communications Director. She was razor-sharp in her knowledge, possessed of a wonderful sense of humor, and always treated people in true Christian spirit. She was one of the finest people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.
My sincere condolences to Bernie and family. Viv is surely enjoying the rewards of heaven and patiently waiting for B-man to join her there. Our sadness is tempered by the terrific memories we have of her.