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Meet Our Team

David & Cindy Bowen Bob & Gayle Sweat J.O. & Kathy Cotant
FUNERAL ASSISTANTS FUNERAL ASSISTANTS FUNERAL ASSISTANTS

Dave and Cindy met Ricks College Bob was born and raised in Idaho and Gay- J.O. and Kathy have been married
(BYU-I) and just a short time later in le in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming. After since 1967 and have four sons. John-
1975, they were married in the Los High School graduation and Bob’s return ny, Bobby, Ryan and Chad. Their
Angeles Temple. The have six children home from his mission to the Northern blessings also include nine wonder-
(four sons, two daughters) and twen- States, they met at Rick’s College (BYU-I). ful grandchildren and twenty-three
ty-seven wonderful grandchildren. They were married in August of 1965 in beautiful great-grandchildren, that
They love to sing and perform together. the Idaho Falls Temple. So that Bob could they love beyond measure.
The last 45 years singing together has finish his college education a move to Po-
included many blessings, including 25 catello for Idaho State University was re- J.O. and Kathy are passionate and
years of presenting Music Firesides. quired. Upon meeting many new friends dedicated to their service to others
and their love for the area, they settled and their work at the funeral home.
Dave was born on the Fourth of July and into their first and forever home in 1970. Being a part of Wilks Colonial Chapel
raised on a farm in Rexburg, Idaho. He With six children, twenty-seven living for 14 years has brought them count-
was a masonry contractor and owner grandchildren and eight great-grandchil- less blessings.
of Bowen Masonry for 40+ years. Dave dren they are happy to still be a part of
also enjoyed 32 years as an Idaho High such a great a Community. In their spare time - they love to go
School Basketball official. The past few camping, fishing, hunting and explor-
years Dave has served as a chaplain for Bob coached little league football and ing on their ATVs. In their words, “We
hospice and the funeral home industries. baseball for many years. He retired with have a life of service and wouldn’t
35 years of service to ISU Vo-Tech. In 2006, change a thing.”
Cindy is the co-founder and owner of Gayle retired from the Church Educational
TaVaci School of Performing Arts. For System. Together they have enjoyed serv-
over 35 years she has been able to ing several church missions. Traveling is a
share her gift of music with thousands favorite pastime for this couple and they
of children. have been blessed with amazing trips to
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Bob and Gayle cherish their time with
their amazing family and friends.

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