Gladwin County MI Archives Obituaries.....COWELL, DAVID PATTERSON January 17, 1952
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Gladwin County Record dated 01-23/1952 Column - 5 Page - 1
RITES HELD for EX-MERCHANT


     David P. Cowell, 83, well known Beaverton merchant, died suddenly at his 
home Friday evening after suffering a heart attack. He was born January 27, 
1869, at Ogden Center, Mich., and married the former Miss Saloma McKimmy 
October 30, 1890, at Ogden center. He came to Beaverton in 1909 where he had 
resided since.
     He was employed as a farmer and carpenter for many years. Before his 
retirement, about 12 years ago, he operated the D-X gas and service station 
and a grocery store. He was a former member of the Beaverton board of 
education, serving for 12 yeas, and was a member of the Church of the 
Brethren. He was always interested in community and civic affairs.
     Surviving are his widow; two sons, Perry and Ray, former sheriff of 
Gladwin county; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral 
services were conducted Monday, at 2 p.m., from the Church of the Brethren, 
with the Rev. Ernest Johnson, pastor of the Church of the Brethren 
officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Serving as pall bearers were Loren 
McKimmy, Ellis McKimmy, Paul McKimmy, J. Ray McKimmy, Ottomer McKimmy and Bob 
Hughes. 

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