Eva June Cowles was born September 22, 1928 to Henry Grover and Dessie Gay Felt in Hiawatha, Nebraska. Eva’s family moved to Champion, Nebraska in 1929 where she lived until moving to Englewood, Colorado as a teenager. After graduating from Englewood High School in 1944, she met and married Robert “Coke” Cowles on October 4, 1947.
In 1954 they moved to Bellflower, California where they raised their four children. Eva worked as a bookkeeper for several different companies. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends. Eva loved going to the ocean and was active with her children’s activities and sports. In 1974 Eva and Coke moved to Enders, Nebraska and bought the Enders Café. After retiring, Eva spent her time traveling, visiting family members and going to auctions.
Eva Cowles passed away Monday afternoon, September 9, 2019 at the Wauneta Care and therapy Center in Wauneta, Nebraska. She was 90 years of age.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Dessie Felt; her husband, Coke; her brothers: Woodrow, Wilson, Jim and Leonard and her sisters: Liz, Clara, Ada and Lena.
Survivors include:
Son, Leonard Cowles and wife, Maria
Son, Robert Cowles and wife, Margie
Daughter, Valerie Krenz and husband, Steve
Daughter, Vickie Miner and husband, Gary
11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews
Private family services will be held at a later date.
No viewing or visitation; Eva chose cremation.
A memorial has been established to the Cowles Family for future designation.
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