Lindell Leo Cowen was born on November 26, 1938, in Ink, Missouri, to Leo Cowen and Alma (Stacy) Cowen. Lindell departed this life on December 25, 2025, at the age of 87 years and 29 days.
Lindell is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Alma Cowen; two sisters, Betty Dean Cowen and Patricia Yarber; and one brother, Jerry Wayne (Buddy) Cowen.
Lindell leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Millie Cowen of West Plains, MO; one son, Gene Cowen (Bethany) of West Plains, MO; one granddaughter, Heather Overfield (Nathan) of Hannibal, MO; one grandson, Nate Cowen (Marie) of St Louis, MO; one great-granddaughter, Gwen Overfield of Hannibal, MO; and one sister, Jan Tharp (Jerry) of West Plains, MO; one sister-in-law, Joyce Kilburn of O’Fallon, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews, and last but not least, his little dog Muffy, whom he affectionately called “our little girl.”
Lindell was raised in Birch Tree, MO, and had many friends and a lot of family there. In 1967, Lindell moved to St. Louis, MO, where he worked at Hussman Refrigeration for a short time. He then took a job at Chrysler in the metal shop, building cars. There, he developed a love of new cars and had many over the years, Chrysler-made, of course.
Lindell loved hunting, fishing, and camping. While he had to give up hunting and camping several years ago, he continued to trout fish until his health would no longer allow him to go. He taught Nate how to shoot a gun, and they hunted deer together a few times. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Heather and Nate.
Lindell had many, many friends and was loved by everyone. He was so tender-hearted and would be one of the first to step up and lend a hand where needed. He had the most infectious laugh and loved to tell stories about things he had done as a child, along with mishaps and adventures on vacations. He loved Colorado, and it was his favorite place to go on vacation.
He loved music, especially old country and the great hymns of the church, as well as southern gospel. He loved his church and was a faithful servant of the Lord, and attended regularly until his health would no longer allow him to attend.
Lindell was a good husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, and confidant. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends here on this earth. But it’s not goodbye, it’s see you later.
