Laurin B. Cowling passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the age of 55, as a result of complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born December 17, 1961 in Elgin, Illinois the son of P. Laurin and Joan (Slarks) Cowling. Laurin worked as an Interior Designer in the greater Chicago area after attending Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He shared his life with Troy Wilson for 27 years and he survives him. Laurin and Troy had a passion for traveling and had visited many places of interest around the world with additional travels planned. Also surviving Laurin are his mother in law Bonnie Wilson of Michigan, and his nephew Bill (Sheila) Widmann of Illinois, nieces; Debi Anderson of Illinois, Tanya (Andy) Bade of Indiana, and Kim (Gordon) Williams of Mississippi. Laurin was preceded in death by his parents as well as his father in law Thomas Wilson. A celebration of Laurin’s life will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home 1500 Waterford Parkway, St. Johns, Michigan 48879 (989) 224-4422 on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with family friend Ken Ross officiating. A visitation will be held Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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