McGOWAN, Terrence Leslie ‘Moose’
Passed away at home after a battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 70 years.
Beloved husband of Cassandra, loving father and father-in-law of Travis and Bec, Michael (dec), Irene and Daniel, Jullian (dec), Elleen and Samuel. Adored grandfather of Braxton, Phoenix, Aston, Thorin, Claude, Jack, Daisy, Walton, Freya, Billy and Charlie.
Little brother of Paul (dec), Phillip, Lynette and Maree.
Funeral NoticeFamily and friends of the late Mr Moose McGowan are respectfully informed that his funeral service will be conducted at the Chapel of North West Funerals, 596 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10.30am.
At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Merbein Lawn Cemetery, 403 Wentworth Road, Merbein.
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July 10, 2026
Moose
It was a pleasure knowing you.
You were a legend in our little town
Ride and paint hard .To Cassandra and family
July 10, 2026
What a legend our moose was 1st I counter was back in the day when he rode sweedway with bill horrie guesty crumps and more how our family interwind then in later years I would catch up again when he was swimming at the waves then the love of music he came to trinity school with the band boys as was working there at the time teaching the kids in trombone bugles etc and then our love of mosaic s what a life he lived so many lovely memories ride on moose rest easy mate shirlene ray marcus hocking and the cowey familycondolences to family and close friends, Terry (Moose) did a lot of sign writing on retail shop fronts businesses I use to own in Mildura and Red Cliffs. I only had to tell him the name of the business nothing else and then left Moose to do the job, then after he finished I took one look and the finished art work and would be blown away with the end result he artwork was brilliant, gifted and talent personified. RIP my friend.
July 13, 2026To Cassandra and family, me and my family were shown around your husband’s amazing art and museum in the late 1990s. I was a teenager and captivated by all the amazing art, motorcycles and other gems. A sincere lovely guy moose was. Our deepest sympathies from the Dyer family.
July 13, 2026To Cassandra and family,
July 13, 2026
There is nothing that can be said to make things any better, but please know we are thinking of you all, and sending love.
Find joy in your memories.To Cassandra and family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Terry. His love and devotion to his family will always be remembered. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of artwork throughout the district, a lasting reminder of his extraordinary talent and generosity. We will also fondly remember his skill in riding and restoring motorbikes, and his deep love of music.
Missed but never forgotten, mate.
Bob Kovac
July 14, 2026We knew this day was coming but you never want it to eventuate. I had the pleasure of knowing Terry ‘Moose’ McGowan for more than 55 years. We sat together at the Mildura High School distracting each other with our classroom clowning around!
July 14, 2026
He was a humble, outstanding contributor to the community of Sunraysia on so many levels. To his family my deepest condolences. Vale Moose RIPRIP mate we rode our shovels and rode them hard cheers to you for your friend ship and the miles we rode my condolences to Cassandra and family love and respect forever Kiwi Geoff
July 14, 2026Irymple Progress Association are deeply saddened by your passing Moose. You brightened the world around us and that brightness lives on.
July 16, 2026Some of the hardest things in life is to know what to say in times of such great loss. Moose was such a good mate from our young years riding at the salt lakes (pretty sure we were supposed to be a school) to Miss McDonald regretting why she sat us both together in class. Such precious memories. Our love, support and condolences go to Cassandra, Travis and family
July 16, 2026Dearest Cassandra, sharing my deepest condolences at the recent passing of Terry. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
July 16, 2026R.I.P. Moose
July 16, 2026
Best of mates from the age of 14. A joy to be around, loved getting into mischief.
Condolences to Cassandra and familyTo Cassandra, Travis and your family. Moose was a good friend of probably 30 years or more and we are sincerly indebted to Moose for the assistance he gave to our son Sean in his short speedway career.
July 20, 2026
I am so glad I was able to catch up with him at the Mildura Speedway in January this year.
R.I.P. MateGood ride Moose, thanks for the lifetime memories, Condolences to Cassandra, Travis, Irene ,EIleen and their families, to his brother and sisters.
July 23, 2026
RIP
Luv Blob, Jo, Tam and RikCondolences to all of the McGowan family on the sad passing of Moose
July 24, 2026
He was a wonderful human and a great friend to so many people
Little did I know all those years ago when I moved into a little old flat in Madden Avenue that the people in the next door flat would become friends for life
You motorbike riding and art work back then was spectacular and only grew as you did
You will be forever missed Moose and always remembered Moose Not only for your riding ability and Artwork but for being such a genuine person ….
I will miss you Moose as will everyone who’s life you touched along life’s journey
RIP my friend
May you biked be fast and your art be bright and shine down on us forever 🥰🏍️🎨To Cassandra and family, Thinking of you at this sad time. The service was a beautiful tribute to his extraordinary life. I remember the picture he painted for Peter on his superbike. Such a talented artist. RIP.
July 24, 2026
Kerry Guest