Tyler Lynn Cowans, 48 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne after being unexpectedly stricken at home. He was born on Monday, May 22, 1967 in Decatur, Indiana the son of Thomas Lynn and Maryann (Zwick) Cowans. He married Ronda L. Swygart on December 31, 1994 and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2014. Tyler attended The Bridge Community Church in Decatur and was active with the Crime Stopper's board. He was a graduate of Bellmont High School in 1986 and had attended Grand Rapids Junior College and Ivy Tech College in Fort Wayne. Tyler was a confinement officer with the Adams County Sheriff's Department for almost 24 years. In addition, he enjoyed his catering business, "2 Guys Cookin'", fishing, and playing with his grandson. Surviving are his daughter, Mariah A. Cowans of Decatur; daughter, Maranda L. Cowans of Decatur; grandson, Jaiden Tyler Cowans of Decatur; parents, Tom & Maryann Cowans of Decatur; sister, Dorothy Hines of Reynoldsburg, OH; and niece, Jordan Howell of Reynoldsburg, OH. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, five sisters-in-law, Rosetta (Jerry) Bultemeier; Renea (Roger) Counterman; Raquel (Todd) Riley; Rochell (Chad) Parr; Regenia (Tony) Winters; and a brother-in-law, Rodney (Bev) Swygart. Preceding Tyler in death were his maternal grandparents, Dr. Harold and Helen Zwick and his paternal grandparents, Lester & Marie Cowans. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at The Bridge Community Church. Friends will be received from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Preferred memorials are to the family.
