Dakota M. Owen
On September 18th, 2020, our beautiful son left this world to enter into his next adventure. Kota was loved by so many and his smile will be missed more than words can express. We were blessed to raise Dakota M. Owen who was accepted into this world by his loving parents on December 21st, 1999.
He is survived by his father Erik G. Owen, Summerdale, PA, his mother Elizabeth (Beth) Owen (Warren), Mechanicsburg, PA, and his brothers Dexter Owen (Denelle), and Dylan Owen (Marie). He will also be deeply missed by his Grandparents Gordon (PawPaw) and Helen (Meme) Warren, Marysville, PA, Donald Owen, Tucson, AZ, his many precious aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces, as well as his friends whom he considered family. He is preceded in death by his Grandmother Ellen Owen (Hunara), Easton, PA and is now at peace with his Great-Grandmother Edna Hammontree (Grandma ‘Tree’), his dogs Chewie and Tessa and cats Lilo and Shiney who he is happily playing with again.
Dakota loved all types of video games, hanging with his friends, being outdoors, music and family dinners, which normally included brotherly banter. He was a member of the West Fairview baseball little league which won the Greater West Shore runners-up for the minor division in 2009 and were major division champions in 2011. He was most proud of the purchase of his first new car, a 2019 Dodge Challenger. He was free spirited and head strong. His friends would describe him as thoughtful, supportive, fun loving and caring. As a young boy he loved dressing up as superheroes, a behavior which he later displayed with his need to help others in their time of need. For many of his friends he was just a phone call away. There was never any judgment, only an ear to listen and an offer to do whatever he could to help. He always made sure you were okay and would make sure that you never had to face your problem alone.
A celebration of life will be held at Dakota’s grandparents’ home on October 17 at 2:00 PM after a private service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you tell your loved ones how you feel about them and if you are compelled, plant a tree in Dakota’s memory.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Owen family.
2 comments on “Dakota M. Owen”
My bestest friend and the first person in my life to show me what true, unconditional love looks like. His spirit is so bright, it still shines into my life everyday. (Regan, if you ever read this .. i just want you to know he talked about you so much.. and wanting to see you, ALL the time)
My Kotabear, i just want you to know how deeply missed you are by me and all of your friends and how much we still talk about you and reminisce on the amazing memories we have with you. You are never forgotten and always missed. (Chewie, you too buddy 🐶💞. Thanks for filling in, when Kota was at work) Im forever so blessed and grateful i got to spend the two best years of my life right by your side. Somehow, I just know that youre still right here with me every step of the way. I love you so so much forever! May we meet again “where the lights touch the earth” 💚🐻
He’s my uncle so it’s just having him around.