Jerome (Jerry) Milton Cowle, a resident of Pacific Palisades since 1962, died on December 2 at the age of 88. Cowle was born on October 26, 1917 in Utica, New York, to Minnie Micheilowitz and Louis Cogut. An Eagle Scout, he excelled academically, was a Mensa member, and played three varsity years in basketball and baseball. He loved sports and excelled in many. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in forestry. A surviver of World War II, serving as an officer with the U.S. Coast Guard, Cowle was a respected advertising copy writer in New York, Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles. He frequently wrote articles as a book reviewer for the L.A. Times and was a published writer of three books, “Discover the Trees,” “How to Survive Getting Fired’and Win!” and “How to Make Big Money as an Advertising Copywriter.” Preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Bell Cowle, he is survived by his wife Pauline of Pacific Palisades; his brother Irving and sister-in-law Roslyn of Somers, New York; sister Gloria of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and many dear friends. He was a loving and exemplary father to his surviving daughter, Sally Subbotin (husband Eric) and his adopted sons, Edward (wife Sue), and Jay (wife Susan). A private celebration of his life will be held in February.
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