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Community Cares Keith Cowherd
We knew little that evening, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. Author Unknown PRAYERS AND WELL WISHES Cards may be sent to: Margaret Cowherd PO Box 10817 Glendale, Az. 85318-0817 Hello My Friend, Hello It is me, the young man in need of guidance. The young man dealing with a few of those "life" things that they don't teach us in books. A time in one's life as cold as the January day when we first met. Keith, Keith Cowherd, I hear you say as you reach out your hand. It isn't the words you said to me then, but the warm, full of life look you have in your eyes. A young man stood before you, one who most needed a friend. Like then, a young man reaches out for that friend he misses so. As the years passed my friend, my partner you became. My mentor, my teacher, my number one fan. My, how lucky I am. Feeling better and more confident, is how you felt, when with you. Hello My Friend, Hello.... the things you did, that didn't feel so good or differed in what I thought, are the things called tough love...Dads know this well, and I thank you my friend. My path and your path is for life. You now lead the way as you always have. To be the best example, the stewardship was for not. My partner, my friend, my example. I will miss you. I love you lots. To My Teacher Ernie 9/30/99 I want to give you my deepest condolences, I myself lost a loved one not to long ago, and I want to share this prayer with you Safely Home: I'am home in heaven dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over; Every restless tossing past; I'am now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly I Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus love illumined every dark and fearful glade. And he came himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; and with Jesus arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not greive so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earths shadow's, Pray to trust our fathers will. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not Idly stand Do it now life remaineth You shall rest in Jesus land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home; oh, the rapture of that meeting, oh, the joy to see you come. Please take care, Teri Smith "I would like to say thank you to all of you who have been so kind to me. Reading all you have shared with me has touched my heart. Keith always wore his smile because he surrounded himself with life and joy---all of you. Your gentleness and grace are an amazing tribute to my husband and I will not forget any of you. May God bless all of you,Margaret Cowherd I can truly say that I have had the opportunity to meet one of God's angel's in Keith, and for him to leave such an indelible impression on all those he met in his life is a what we should all strive for...he was simply himself. We all will miss you Keith! Margaret, he did nothing but speak of the blessings God had given him...you, and his children. He is flying with the other angel's now. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Rest in Peace, Ian Sperling, Scottsdale, Arizona (formerly at Forest Highlands) As brother to Keith Cowherd and on behalf of the Cowherd family, we would like to express how helpful all the things that so many have said in our time of sorrow. Keith will live on in our hearts and memories. Thank you, brother Mark Dear Cowherd Family, Team 5 Star would like to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of Keith Cowherd. There are no words that can express a loss of a loved one, especially one who was loved by other than just his family. May Keith Rest In Eternal Peace, God Bless,Team 5 Star Dear Margaret, Nick, and Family, There are so many of us who had the great pleasure in knowing Keith. He was kind, genuine, and thoughtful, the kind of person you feel you know instantly the moment you meet him. The Forest Highlands community in Flagstaff s truly devastated by his loss as he was a friend and a joy to so many people. Few words can explain our grief and sympathy. We can only hope that the memory of what a wonderful person Keith was will comfort you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack Grehan, General Manager, Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, AZ Margaret and Family, Recently we were blessed with the presence of the founder of MRO, Max Helton, at Madera Speedway and a few of us were fortunate enough to take advantage of his services that day--the Shepherds, Dyer, Ed Coughenour and my wife and I. The donations sent to MRO in your husband's memory to be used for children's programs was very thoughtful. The racing world appreciates it. Also, last Monday we did a spot on behalf of all racers and especially your family on our radio show in Arizona, Racing Roundup. I discussed the concerns of loss and injury as well as areas we can read from the bible that helps us deal with the suffering. I would like to mention that the book of Corinthians assists us with spiritual understanding and relief from the pain. I say assists because words alone seem to be only as good as the person receiving them. Additionally our church has added you and your family to our prayer list and are thinking of you. Darrell LaMoure #17 NASCAR SW Tour and the Desert Thunder Motorsports Team Margaret, Nick, family members and his dear friends. Those of us lucky enough to have known Keith have been blessed by Keith's smile and the twinkle in his eye - especially when he spoke of his family. I hope the "picture" of his smile and laughter might help sustain you through the unspeakable sorrow. Our prayers are with you as we share your loss. Patti Baca As a member of Keith's family I would like to thank everyone for their support. It helps to know that so many people cared so much. He was a great man and we will miss him more than anyone will ever know. Thank You, Rich Dreiling Margaret and Family Our prayers our with you and your family at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to overcome your sorrow. Our hearts are with you and your family. Sincerely, The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Race Team As fellows racers in this series our team extends our deepest sympathies to the Cowherd Family. Our prayers are with you. May the Lord embrace Keith and his family during these sad times. Racer 77 On behalf of myself, our crew and my family I would like to let you know our prayers ond thoughts are with you and your famaily. Butch Gilliland, Ralphs Food 4 Less Race Team I really liked Keith, and he was well respected as an automotive dealer in Phoenix. Keith was always open to new ideas. I benchmarked some of his approaches is sales and marketing and I think it us sell more cars. He will be missed. Rusty Childress, Childress Buick To Margaret: When you speak of Keith speak not with tears for thoughts of him should not be sad. Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort; for his life was rich because of you. And though for now you had to part, though to part he did not choose; he'll be with you along life's path Forever In Your Heart. Annonymous As a fellow racer, our prayers are with your family and friends. I didn't know you but I race LM's @ MM. Our prayers are with you. NRS2 Since I heard about Keith's tragic accident, I cannot get the picture of his smiling face out of my mind. Keith, we will always miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret and the kids. Sun Country Racing We just returned from Irwindale after witnessing last nights accident.Where we started the race or we finished,doesn't matter.All that we can think about is the real loss of our good friend Keith Cowherd.All of us in Arizona as well as the NASCAR family and Keith's family have suffered a great loss.From all of us here at Drummond Racing and Fierce Creature Racing Team #27 are thoughts and prays are with the family."Keith you will be missed buddy" Duane Drummond Racing September 30 MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR COWHERD At this Saturday's Irwindale race there will be a moment of silence to honor the memory of Keith Cowherd. Two Irwindale Speedway officials will attend Cowherds funeral Saturday to pay their respects and say their final goodbyes to the driver that gave so much to the sport he loved. In addition the Irwindale Speedway will have an In Memoriam page in this weekend's program in memory of the driver that was loved by so many. September 29 KEITH COWHERD MEMORIAL FUND It was last Saturday night that Keith Coward of Phoenix (Ariz.), husband of Margaret, father of Cynthia, Brian and Nick, lost his life in a motor racing incident at a western short track. Cowherd was a successful businessman, a good family man and a spokesman for the racing circuit he loved. It is the wishes of the family that in lieu of flowers, donations be used for children's programs in the West. Donations for the Keith Cowherd Memorial Fund are being accepted on behalf of the family by Motor Racing Outreach (MRO). Donations may be sent to:
Donations may also be made over the phone via credit card to 704 455-3828.
Services for Keith will be held this Saturday at 11am at the All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ. Jay Rutherford of the Mechanix Wear Speed Truck Challenge that Cowherd competed in has stated that the race at Phoenix International Raceway on October 9th and 10th will be known as the Keith Cowherd Memorial Race. Margaret Cowherd will wave the starting flag for the first of many annual races at PIR in recognition of her husband. Keith touched a lot of us before he moved on, his memory has made a home in our hearts. His family remains in our prayers. As a final note, MRO is there for racers, families, teams, no matter what series or track. If you ever need support, they are only a phone call away. September 28 KEITH COWHERD MEMORIAL RACE It was announced by Jay Rutherford of the Speed Truck Challenge Series that the October 9th and 10th race at Phoneix International Raceway will be known as the Keith Cowherd Memorial Race. Margaret Cowherd will wave the starting flag for this first of many annual races at PIR in recognition of her late husband, Keith Cowherd. September 28 KEITH COWHERD MEMORIAL SERVICES Services for Keith Cowherd will be held Saturday, October 2 at 11am at All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix. The service will include a video memorial. September 28 KEITH COWHERD DONATIONS Plans are still being made for where to send donations in honor of Keith Cowherd's memory. Details will be released by Thursday and for 24 hours following the release there will be no news posted unless it is related to Keith Cowherd. September 26 HEAVEN GAINED A RACER Tragedy struck at Irwindale this weekend, when Keith Cowherd, 48, of Phoenix, died of head injuries after contact with another truck sent him hard into the wall on the 7th of the 50-lap Speed Truck Challenge event. Paramedics at the track treated Cowherd before he was transported to Santa Teresita Hospital in Duarte where he was pronounced dead at the hospital at 11:25 p.m. Cowherd is survived by his wife, Margaret and three children, Cynthia, Brian and 9-year old Nick. Shawn Davidson also involved in the accident was airlifted to Huntington Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released. In honor of Keith, donations will be taken in his memory to be used for children. We will bring the details to you tomorrow, including an address to send donations to. |
Keith Cowherd Updates
- 09/30/1999 - MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR COWHERD
At this Saturday's Irwindale race there will be a moment of silence to honor the memory of Keith Cowherd. Two Irwindale Speedway officials will attend Cowherds funeral Saturday to pay their respects and say their final goodbyes to the driver that gave so much to the sport he loved. In addition the Irwindale Speedway will have an In Memoriam page in this weekend's program in memory of the driver that was loved by so many.
Prayers and Support For Keith Cowherd
- Melanie Kosar
Dear Margaret and Family, I know it has been some time now since this site was started, but I would like to add my condolences to everyone else's. I recently "met" Keith's father through our Cowherd family on-line group, and he informed me of his son's passing. I had seen Keith's name on-line a few years ago while conducting a search on the family name, but at the time, of course, I didn't know there was a connection. Again, please accept my condolences, if a bit belated. Melanie Kosar
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