Background
Cowan, Richard John was born on July 17, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Percy and Jean (Feldman) Cowan.
Cowan, Richard John was born on July 17, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Percy and Jean (Feldman) Cowan.
AB, Princeton University, 1942.
Freelance cattle buyer, Phoenix, 1946-1949; section boss, Parker Ranch, Kamaela, Hawaii., 1949-1950; owner, operator, SunTex Ranch, Riley, Oregon, since 1950.
Member, chairman Harney County Hospital Board, Burns, Oregon, 1963-1974, Burns Union High School Board, 1974-1983. Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member National Cattlemens Association (various committees 1985-1988, promotion and research board 1986-1989), Oregon Cattlemens Association (vice president 1977-1979), Oregon Beef Council (chairman 1980-1988).
Married Helen Ann Cran, June 15, 1947. Children: Cran, Clifford.