Richard Murrel Cowardin

Background

Cowardin, Richard Murrel was born on April 28, 1930 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Murrel Harvey and Edina Rose (Shaw) Cowardin.

Education

Associate of Arts in Forestry, Lassen Community College, Susanville, California, 1951.

Career

Forest fireman, California Department Forestry, San Diego, 1946-1950; fire captain, California Department Forestry, San Diego, 1951-1952, 56-57; forestry supervisor, California Department Forestry, Butte County, California, 1957-1960; state forest ranger Command Center, California Department Forestry, Siskivou County, California, 1960-1968; state forest ranger field, California Department Forestry, Siskivou County, 1968-1974; professional forester, California Department Forestry, Siskivou County, 1974-1984; Chief Executive Officer, Cascade World Four Season Resort, Yreka, California, since 1981.

Achievements

• Richard Murrel Cowardin has been listed as a noteworthy forester by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1952-1956. Member National Ski Patrol, Yreka Metro. Patrol (director), Mount Ashland Patrol (directory).

Interests

• Avocations: alpine skiing, biking, hiking, swimming, fishing.

Connections

Married Janet, May 8, 1977. Children: Nanette, Susan, Kathleen. Stepchildren: Cathy, Don, Robert.

Father:

Murrel Harvey Cowardin

Mother:

Edina Rose (Shaw) Cowardin

Spouse:

Janet

child:

Nanette Cowardin

child:

Susan Cowardin

child:

Cathy Cowardin

child:

Don Cowardin

child:

Kathleen Cowardin

child:

Robert Cowardin