Dr. William Robert Cozens

Oct. 24, 1913 – Sept. 14, 2015

Dr. William Robert Cozens, 101, went home with his Savior on Sept. 14, 2015.

Bill was born on Oct. 24, 1913 in San Francisco, California and raised by Edward and Beth (Russell) Cozens. He married Astrid Johnson on Sept. 1, 1939 in Los Angeles, California.

A graduate of George Washington High School in Los Angeles, Bill went on to receive degrees in music and theology from Biola University and, at the age of 69, received his doctorate of theology from Trinity School of Theology.

For 50 years, Bill was a minister of the Gospel. He loved the scripture and enjoyed gardening.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Astrid; and his parents. Bill’s memory will live on with his daughters, Merridith Back of Bremerton and Jenifer Schauwecker of Edmonds; sisters, Josephine Haidich of Monterey, California and Virginia “Patsy” Kanavel of Forrest Ranch, California; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will take place at Central Valley Christian Fellowship on Oct. 17, 1 p.m. Inurnment will be at Cherry Grove Memorial Park in Poulsbo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to World Venture (Rene and Carla Chanco), c/o Central Valley Christian Fellowship, 6869 Central Valley Rd NW, Bremerton, WA 98311.

The family would like to extended their deepest gratitude to Martha & Mary At Home and Group Health Hospice for their competent and loving care.

Online memorial at www.lewischapel.com