(From the On-Line Molalla (Oregon) Pioneer, published January 13, 2010.)

Ronald Wayne Cowan, 58, died of cancer on Dec. 26, 2009 in Bellingham, Wash.

He was born April 2, 1951 in Oneonta, Ala. to Paul and Ruth Cowan and was raised in Molalla.

Survivors include his parents, Paul and Ruth Cowan of Molalla; children, Rosie Winters, Rhonda Cargill, Ronald Jr. and Charisa Cowan of Bellingham, Wash. and Hailey Loguidice-Cowan of Arizona; brother, David of Baker City; sister, Beverly Cowan of Milwaukie and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. at Silverton Assembly of God Church on 437 N. James St.