Owen Kay Cobbum

Owen Kay Cobbum, 86, Syracuse, died quietly Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Born March 30, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Owen was the son of the late Lewis H. Cobbum and Ruth (Thomas) Cobbum. He graduated from Syracuse High School and attended Indiana Tech with coursework focused on mechanical engineering.

Owen was married to Saundra Kay Jester on Nov. 24, 1966. The pair spent nearly 53 years together before “Sandy” died Nov. 10, 2019. Their union was blessed with four children: Cathy, Craig, Christy and Cindy.

Owen had a Studebaker Dealership, built boats and had a long history in the marine business. He loved the lakes of Kosciusko County and boating — especially with his family. He enjoyed time spent at Oakwood Resort and was a member of Lakeland Kiwanis. He attended Boat-In Worship on Lake Wawasee and was a former member of Calvary Methodist Church, Syracuse.

In addition to his wife, Sandy Cobbum, Owen was preceded in passing by his parents and a brother, David Cobbum. He is survived by four children of whom he was quite proud: daughters, Cindy (Jason) Parent, Fort Wayne, Cathy (Dennis) Ticen, Terre Haute and Christy (Pat) Downey, Fort Myers, Fla.; and a son, Craig (Agnes) Cobbum, Annapolis, Md. Also surviving with memories to cherish are 13 grandchildren.

Owen’s care is entrusted to Titus Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Friends may join the family for visitation from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Owen Family Funeral Home of Syracuse, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Beginning at 7 p.m., Pastor Dennis Ticen, Owen’s son-in-law, will officiate his Life Celebration. Final interment will be in Syracuse Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to Lakeland Kiwanis Scholarship Fund are appreciated, PO Box 138, North Webster. Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com