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In memory of
Elton "Al" Homer Cowles
January 27, 1933 - April 23, 2022
Jan 27, 1933 - Apr 23, 2022
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Elton (Al) was born in Oakland, California to Homer Roy Cowles Sr. of Chico, and Mary Annie Engelhardt of San Francisco, grandson of Joseph Willis Cowles and Neva Osborn, great grandson of James Cornelius Cowles and Martha Adeline England, all of Indian Territory, Oklahoma. Al had three brothers, Homer Roy Jr, Roy Elton, and Robert Ernest, whom have preceded him in his transition.
Al grew up in Hayward, California in the foster home of Madeline …
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Elton is interned at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
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Community Involvement
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Attendee of
St. Anne Catholic church
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What were Elton's favorite local spots?
Saint Anne Church
Saint Anne Church
Saint Anne Church
What were Elton's favorite ways to spend free time?
Relaxing in the yard
Relaxing in the yard
Relaxing in the yard
What causes did Elton care about most?
Doing his part to keep a balanced, clean earth.
Doing his part to keep a balanced, clean earth.
Doing his part to keep a balanced, clean earth.
What was Elton's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
Timeline
Born
January 27th, 1933
Oakland, CA
Graduated from high school
1952
Hayward High School, East Avenue, Hayward, CA
Started a job at PG&E
1953
Hayward, CA
Survived by
Janice May Montana Cowles
Wife
Ricky Lee Cowles
Son
Kris Elton Cowles Sr
Son
Marc Allen Cowles
Son
Mary Cowles
Granddaughter
Michelle Ann Cowles
Granddaughter
Kris Cowles Jr
Grandson
Alex Bryan Sabanal
Grandson
Predeceased by
Homer Roy Cowles
Father, 1910-1966
Mary Annie Engelhardt
Mother, 1914-1941
Homer Roy Cowles Jr
Brother, 1930-2012
Roy Elton Cowles
Brother, 1932-1953
Robert Ernest Cowles
Brother, 1935-2020
Joseph Willis Cowles
Grandfather, 1884-1951
Neva Osborn
Grandmother, 1889-1952
Richard Engelhardt
Grandfather, 1884-1945
Della McKenney
Grandmother, 1897-1936
Madeline Borba Silva
Foster Mother, 1893-1975
Robert Keith Andersen
Family, 1931-2022
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