Ellen Cowen

Mass of Christian Burial for Ellen Cowen will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Blanche Beck Memorial Chapel, located in Pioneer Manor in Gillette, Wyoming, Father Cliff Jacobson. Burial at Custer Cemetery in Custer, South Dakota 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014. Visitation will be held, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Gillette Memorial Chapel from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. Ellen Cowen, age 87, died on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Pioneer Manor from natural causes. Ellen Cowen was born February 22, 1927 to Henry and Nettie (Horton) Raetz. She grew up in Dalzell, South Dakota and graduated from New Underwood High School. She married Donald Cowen in 1946, and they made their home in Enning, South Dakota, before moving to Rapid City, South Dakota. After Donald's death Ellen moved to Grand Junction, Colorado and then later moved to Gillette, Wyoming. Ellen was on the school board in Meade County, South Dakota for many years. She also enjoyed playing bingo and doing arts and crafts while living at the Pioneer Manor. Ellen is survived by sons; Tom (Kathy) and Jim (Pam) Cowen both from Gillette, Wyoming, daughters; Nancy Langford and Sue Cowen also of Gillette, nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by sisters; Wanda Anders and Bernice Chord of Sturgis, South Dakota, Gloria Roberdeau of Brandon, South Dakota, brother; Bill Raetz of Matador, Texas. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband; Donald, parents, a son; Donnie, 2 grandchildren and 1 brother. The family asks that memorials be sent to a charity of one's choice in Ellen's name. Memorials and condolences can also be sent in Ellen's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.comFuneral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716