Obituary of Dr. John Jacob McGowan

McGowan, John Jacob, 77, of Oro Valley, passed in the presence of his family July 28, 2019.  He was born June 12, 1942 in Malone, New York.  He graduated from Ithaca College, the State University of New York at Potsdam and received his doctorate in education from Syracuse University.  He is survived by his loving family: his wife Cathy and sons Matthew and Shawn.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Amanda. Services will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Oro Valley, on Saturday August 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, World Vision, of the Pima Animal Care Center.