COWELL, Ronald Howard


Published by Today's News Herald on Mar. 17, 2024 - Lake Havassu City, Arizona - Ronald Howard Cowell, age 69, of Lake Havasu City, passed away on Dec. 12, 2023. He was born on Aug. 19, 1954. Ron was always supportive of his beloved wife Lichin, the love of his life. He was easygoing, kind, and loving, always positive, smiling, and without a complaint. Ron was a very good and loyal friend, and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lichin Cowell, sisters Linda Pankey, Diane Rishell, and his twin Roberta Diffiney, brothers Steve and Kevin Cowell, and many sister and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Verna Cowell. In his career, Ron worked as an irrigation technician and industrial service mechanic for many years in California. In Lake Havasu City for the past 20 years, he was a landscaper, did property maintenance, and was a handy-man. He was well known in Havasu for always being there to lend a helping hand when needed by friends and neighbors alike. Ron was a craftsman, working with wood and granite, creating unique furniture and household items. He loved gardening, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. Ron was a practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism and always supported the local SGI-USA Havasu District Meetings. No services will be held.