Matthew Tanner Cowan was born on September 23, 1983 to Ann Marie Aylor Cowan and Terry Dale Cowan. Matthew entered heaven on August 7, 2026.

Matthew grew up attending Noble Schools graduating in 2003. When he was young he was active in Tae Kwon Do, where he achieved a blue belt, and Baseball. As he got older he followed his father with his love of music. Terry passed down his musical skill of playing guitar. Terry has said today Matt developed his skill further than he was ever able to. He loved all types of music but heavily favored classic rock with bands like The Grateful Dead.

Family meant everything to Matt, and that love naturally included the family pets he cherished. Of all the roles he held in life, being Uncle Matt to Eva and Harlan was the one he treasured most and wore with the greatest pride.

Matthew is proceeded in death by his mother Ann Aylor Cowan, Aunt Nancy Early, Uncle Arden Aylor, Paternal Grandparents Eva Ruth and Dale Cowan and Maternal Grandparents Edna and Clayton Aylor.

Matthew is survived by his father Terry Cowan, Sister Erin Colwell and Husband Derick, Niece Eva Colwell and Nephew Harlan Colwell.