Robert Lewis Cowan, 89, of Hoquiam passed away peacefully at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Robert was born July 21, 1929, in Portland, Oregon, to Robert and Edith (McGuire) Cowan. He was raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School.

Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He then went to work as a clerk for both Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads.

Robert loved antique cars and collected anything that he thought had some value.

On Oct. 6, 1955, Robert married Phyllis Krimbel. She survives him at the family home.

In addition to his loving wife Phyllis, he is also survived by his son, Mike (Joni) Cowan of Hoquiam; his brother, James (Barbara) Cowan of Aberdeen; granddaughter, Erinn (Keith) Ounsted and two great-grandchildren, Mason and Adelynn Ousted.

There will be no formal services. To share memories or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com.