- Date Of Birth: May 16, 1926
- Date Of Death: April 30, 2017
- State: Idaho
George Theodore “Ted” Cowin of Moscow died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his home. He was 90. Ted was born May 16, 1926 at Nampa, ID to Cleon C. and Minnie L. Fisher Cowin. The family moved to Moscow when he was 16, graduating from Moscow High School. He joined the Navy in 1943, and was honorably discharged when the war ended. Ted was a well-known fixture in Moscow because of his many interests and activities. Ted loved to fly and built his own planes, later serving on the Moscow-Pullman Airport Board. He also built his own shop and studio (Cowin Photography) and was the “town photographer” for many years. He not only photographed the usual weddings, births, school graduations etc., but was often called upon by the local police and firemen to capture the first “forensic” scenes of accidents. After his retirement he delivered newspapers for 5 years on a rural route without missed a day’s work. Ted also assisted Moscow Florist with out of town deliveries until the shop closed. Ted was active in local government as well, serving on City Council and Planning and Zoning.
