Harold "Buddy" Gowan Was born October 4, 1930 in Portageville, Mo to Margaret Lena "Maggie Lann Gowan and William "Son" Gowan. He died Saturday January 24, 2009 at New Madrid, MO at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Karen Shaw on November 12, 1977 in Tallapoosa, Mo She survives of the home. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Was a Veteran of Korean War serving in the Air Force, and member of the Masonic Lodge and VFW post and New Madrid Eagles, & American Legion, Was owner and operator of Buddy Quick Shop. Was a advent Duck Hunter and fisher man Preceding him in death, were his parents, Margaret Lena "Maggie Lann Gowan & William "Son" Gowan; Brother Leon Gowan. He leaves to cherish her memories, his Wife: Karen Gowan of Portageville, Mo Sons:, Harold Michael Gowan of Portageville, Mo, Bruce Allen Gowan of San Diego, Ca Gregory Lee Gowan and Wife Terry of Portageville, Mo, Daughters; Penny Lynn Briscoe and Husband Michael of Imperial Beach, Ca, Tania Dawn Allen of West Palm Beach Florida Alison Michelle Gowan of Portageville, Mo, Sister; Louise Patterson of Clarkton, Mo Seven Grand Children; Joshua Michael (Stacy) Gowan, Audrey Burnett, Zachary Andrew Gowan, Chris Bates, Cory Bates, Jessica Briscoe and Briana Allen. Two Great Grandchildren Jameson Hewlett, and Riley Nicole Jackson. Nephew; Marc (Valerie) Gowan, and Niece, Luann Hearn and Great Niece Rachel Gowan and Margaret Hearn and Great Nephew Paul Hearn and a host many other relatives and friends.