Kirke DuBois Cowdery

April 15, 1962 - January 16, 2021

Kirke DuBois Cowdery was born in Syracuse, New York on April 15, 1962. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in engineering technology in 1987. After being hired at Fluor Daniels, he was transferred to Texas to work as a Control Systems Designer. Soon after arriving in Texas, Kirke met his beautiful wife Lori. They were married for 30 years and had two children together. Kirke was unexpectedly called home to heaven on January 16, 2021. Kirke was a dedicated family man and a man of deep faith. He was a member of St. John's UCC for 30 years. Kirke enjoyed traveling back to New York to spend time with his extended family at their cabin on Otisco Lake. He worked as a Senior Control Systems Designer for 32 years before retiring in 2020. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lori Jean Cowdery; his children, Candace and Scott; his brother, Craig Cowdery(Connie Smith). He is also survived by many uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents John Cowdery and Phillis DuBois. A private graveside service will be held Monday, January 25, 2021 at Davis- Greenlawn funeral home in Rosenberg. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations to be made in Kirke’s honor to: St. John's United Church of Christ 1513 West St, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.