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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.
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David was much loved by our family.
So much he called me mom and Rocky Pop. When ever he was at the store all I had to do is say I needed something or give him a call .
He would pick up anything I needed and never ever let me repay him.
He loved my homemade soups & would pitch in and help with cooking once & awhile . We would miss our laughs we had with you & the hugs.
Rocky & Tina
Dave was part of our haunt family at Criminally Insane Haunted House. He always called me “sis”. He loved so much being a part of it every October. We will miss him so much! He was always so kind hearted and man did he always have a story to tell! Rest in Peace Dave. Our thoughts are with the family at this different time. ❤️
Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. I met Daver in October 2006, when I moved in next door. He loving earned the nickname “Shark Boy” for a story that he told me. He always called me Sis because he was 9 months older than me.
Even after I moved to Tennessee in 2011, Daver always kept in touch. It was nothing to get a message from him What Are You Doing? I would try to always answer because he was such a good friend.
Daver, you will be missed, and I hope to see you again, (just don’t haunt me please, I have enough with Sasquatch running around down here). Rest In Paradise my friend…
I just found out my best friend passed on . We were talking about seeing each other but my mom and I have been ill and I didn’t want to take any chances in getting my buddy sick but on last conversation he sounded so down and told me Susi please tell mom ( meaning my mom because he loved my mom ) I love her and I love you too and I said Daver just as soon as we’re better we stop by and visit you and he said I hope so but just know I love you both very much. Daver, this isn’t good-bye. One day we’ll see each other again. Until then, Save a spot for me. I love you Daver! And from my family Servin- Taus family please accept our condolences to everyone in the family. Sending prayers for strength, love and peace 🙏❤️