James Finnie Cowie

     James Finnie Cowie, 94 of Lorain passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 after a brief illness. 

     Mr. Cowie was born in Lorain on June 24, 1914 and was a lifelong resident of Lorain.

     James was a graduate of Lorain High School class of 1932-B. While in high school he was active in many sports, excelling in tennis and was the City Junior Tennis Champion 1930-1931. In his later years he enjoyed golfing and played well into his eighties.

     He attended Case Western Reserve University and retired in 1979 as a metallurgist at US Steel Corp where he had been employed for 46 years.

     James was an active member of the US Steel Credit Union (currently LorMet Allied Credit Union) for many years and served five terms as president of the board of directors.

     He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Lorain and the Lorain Senior Fellowship.

     James is survived by twin sons Christopher E. (Linda) Cowie of Grafton and Craig C. (Rose) Cowie of Wakeman. He is also survived by two grandchildren Christy James (Terra) Cowie and Heather Ann Cowie, three step grandchildren, two great granddaughters Cora Elizabeth and Kristyn Taylor Cowie and 12 step great grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years,  Laura E. (nee Eddy) Cowie in 1992, his parents Charles and Margaret (nee Leask) Cowie and a sister Elizabeth Gillette.

     Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals. 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 4 to 8 PM.

     Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home with Father Stephen Sedgwick, rector of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

     Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905.