DOWELL, Gerald D. (1933-2012)

DOWELL

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Gerald D. Dowell
(August 2, 1933- February 6, 2012)

Indianola
Gerald D. Dowell, 78, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012, in Des Moines. He was born August 2, 1933.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Dowell to which four children were born, Jerry (Kathy) Dowell, Kaye (Bob) Matheny, Doug (Donnis) Dowell, and Randy (Cheryl) Dowell. Jerry is also survived by his stepchildren, Raymond (Renee) Kintz and Nona (James) Black; step-son-in-law, Bobby Pryor; numerous grandchildren; foster sister, Mary Ihingger; and daughter, Jeri Deanne Vititoe. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Kim Pryor and his parents.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to:HamiltonsFuneralHome.com, Published by the Des Moines (IA) Register on Feb. 8, 2012.
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Gerald D. Dowell
BIRTH - 2 Aug 1933, Iowa, USA
DEATH - 6 Feb 2012 (aged 78)
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL - Pine Hill Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
MEMORIAL ID - 84780293 · View Source
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Son of Horace & Eva Doty Dowell

Gerald D. Dowell, 78, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012, at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines.
He was born August 2, 1933, in Des Moines, the son of Horace and Eva (Doty) Dowell.
Jerry married his first wife, Phyllis Malaney on September 18, 1951, and to this union four children were born. He later married Shirley Kintz on November 18, 1997.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Dowell to which four children were born, Jerry (Kathy) Dowell, Kaye (Bob) Matheny, Doug (Donnis) Dowell, and Randy (Cheryl) Dowell.
Jerry is also survived by his stepchildren, Raymond (Renee) Kintz and Nona (James) Black; stepson-in-law, Bobby Pryor; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; foster sister, Mary Ihingger; and daughter, Jeri Deanne Vititoe. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Kim Pryor, and his parents.
Jerry liked playing his bass fiddle, going fishing, square dancing, joking and teasing everyone, and spending time with his family. He had a big heart and loved everyone.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at the funeral home.

Family Members
Parents:
Horace Ransom Dowell
1906–1974
Eva Irene Dowell
1905–1995

Siblings:
Richard Lane Wright
1924–1932
Gene Edwin Dowell
1935–2001
Larry John Dowell
1937–2003

Children:
Leslie Kaye Dowell Matheny
1953–2021 ~ Find A Grave.