Thomas Edward Cowherd Sr., known to those of us who love him, as Tom, Brother, Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Tom, was born in Kansas City to Chatten Cowherd and Beatrice Betker Cowherd on January 2, 1941. His spirit left his earthly body on March 24, 2025.
He will be missed and celebrated by family and friends. Among those who loved him are his wife, Bonnie Winburn Cowherd and seven children, five of whom were born to him in a previous marriage and two step children when he and Bonnie blended their families, Margie Cowherd Morrison (Carey). Tom Cowherd Jr, Amy Cowherd Glynn (Jeff), Bill Cowherd, Sean Cowherd, Sara Homan (Ben) and Matt Rosen (Della). Thirteen children call him Grandpa, Bret Morrison, Mitch Morrison, Jillian Morrison, Ben Homan, Jake Homan, Nick Homan, Pete Homan, Lucy Glynn, Davis Glynn, Mya Glynn, Savannah Rosen, Everett Rosen, Milo Cowherd.
He loved all of them and especially enjoyed attending games, dance recitals, and their other activities. He is also survived by his brother, Chat Cowherd (Jan) and sister, Susan Bradley, sister-in-law Ellen Davidson (John), brother-in-law Steve Winburn (Lyn). There are numerous nieces and nephews who can tell MANY stories and share much laughter for having known their Uncle Tom.
Although he was an electrical engineer working for the phone company, his passion was nature. He didn’t go on a hike or walk along the beach without constantly looking for treasures…feathers, rocks, shells.
After his last retirement in 2007, he began using his treasures to make pictures and jewelry. He learned to be a silver smith and participated in many local art shows.
There weren’t many things he couldn’t fix. This was attested to by the numerous phone calls from the kids when they had a plumbing, electrical, automotive “issue.” Perhaps, at retirement, he might have become a handyman had he not loved his natural treasures.
Tom would tell you that there are many pathways to love and healing…belonging to a spiritual community, Peruvian Shamanism, Native American Spirituality, Shamanic Breathwork, and a simple awareness of his connection to ALL (Mitakuye Oyasin).
He spent a lifetime looking for ways to forgiveness and unconditional love. He left this world, a peaceful and happy man with a very big heart.
We will miss you Tom, Brother, Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle Tom.
The family will be gathering privately to celebrate Tom’s life, any memorial contributions may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association
