John Gowans

John Gowans (13 November 1934 – 8 December 2012) was the 16th General of The Salvation Army from 1999 to 2002, succeeding General Paul Rader. He is also notable for pairing with General John Larsson in the composition of many songs and musicals.

Childhood

Gowans was born in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, on 13 November 1934, the third of five children. His parents were Salvation Army officers.

At age 18, he undertook national service, with plans to train for the teaching profession. He eventually decided to join the British Army, where his first choice was the Army Catering Corps. However, the Army recommended he join the Royal Army Educational Corps. He then spent his two years of national service in Germany.

Work in The Salvation Army

In 1954, Gowans entered the Salvation Army International Training College (Soulwinners Session). There he met his wife Gisèle Bonhotal who, herself, was a qualified children's nurse. She was French by birth and her parents, like Gowans', were both Salvation Army officers. The couple were married in Paris in 1957 and have two sons, John-Marc and Christophe.

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Walker & Catoosa County News 29 Jun 2018

Graveside service. 11 a.m ... 4 p.m ... He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel Harold Peters Sr., and Grace Gamblin Peters; brothers, Charles “Chuck” Gowan and John Gowan; sister, Sue Williams. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sherry Dianne Peters; daughter, Ramonia Womble; son, Scott (Breonna) Peters; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, James (Jo) Gowan and Gene (Linda) Gowan; several nieces and nephews....

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Times Free Press 27 Jun 2018

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Tooele Transcript Bulletin 21 Jun 2018

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Times Argus 23 May 2018

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Maxine Gowan Kirkland

The Advocate & Democrat 10 May 2018

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Maxine Gowan Kirkland - May 7, 2018

The Daily Post-Athenian 09 May 2018

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Winston-Salem Journal 30 Mar 2018

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Greenville Daily News 16 Mar 2018

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