David “Daver” M. McCowan II,  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in Lake Station IN, on May 8, 2025 at the age of 53 .

David was born on February 5th 1972 in Louisville KY to parents, David M. McCowan and Susan L McCowan. “Daver” graduated from Merrillville High School in 1991.

He was a gentle soul who liked to travel, fish, hunt, scuba dive, ghost hunt, do karate and kickboxing, ride his four wheeler, spend time with family and friends, and he lived life to the fullest. He was always the center of attention and life of the party. He never met a stranger who didn’t like him. He loved Halloween where he dressed up as a werewolf and loved Christmas where he’d always dress as Santa and pass out candy canes.

He was a volunteer Firefighter and a reserve Police Officer for several years.  David is preceded in death by his uncles, Russell Williamson and Donald Williamson, and his cousin Jesse West.

He is survived by his parents David M. McCowan and Susan L McCowan, brothers Elliott ( Amy) McCowan and Tommy McCowan, Nephew Dustin McCowan, and many other family members, aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. 

David will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be no services at this time.