Elva Cowell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 6, 2018, at the age of 97, Elva Cowell (Eastport, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Grant Cowell; her brother James Ferguson Ogilvie; and her friends, Norm Winterhalter and Elaine Winterhalter. She is survived by: her parents, Herbert Ogilvie and Georgia Ogilvie (Ferguson); her sons, Wes Cowell (Manju) of Oak Park, IL and Casey Cowell (Dana) of Traverse City; her nephew Michael Ogilvie (Char) of South Lyon; her grandchildren, Quinn, Aja, Mackenzie (Lisa), Whitney and Katherine; and her friend Connie Ruggles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ursula House (c/o First Congregational Church Ursula House Fund, PO BOX 326, Central Lake, MI 49622 | 231-544-2172); The Central Lake District Library (PO BOX 397, Central Lake, MI 49622 | 231-544-2517); or the Cowell Family Cancer Center (1150 Medical Campus Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 | 231-392-8400 | https://www.munsonhealthcare.org Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.