Paul Daniel Downing 1948 - 2018

HIRST, DOWNING, BOYCE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/10/2018 at 22:30:56

Paul D. Downing, age 70, of Oto, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, in Sioux City, Iowa.

No Funeral Service will be held at this time. The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.

Paul Daniel Downing was born January 14, 1948, in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Paul and Betty (Hirst) Downing. The family moved to California where Paul attended school and graduated from high school. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served a 4 year term.

On March 9, 1970, Paul was united in marriage to Margaret Boyce in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple made their home in Oto, Iowa. There were blessed with three children: Bryan, David, and Crystal. Paul was self-employed as a woodworker and upholsterer. He enjoyed visiting with others and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He could be found woodworking, tinkering, antiquing or attending auctions in his spare time.

Left to cherish his memory include his daughter Crystal (Jeremy Kretz) Downing of Lincoln, NE; son David (Tammy) Downing of Danbury, IA; six grandchildren: Alisha, Amanda, Katie, Abby, Tabitha, and David; great-grandson Raiden.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Betty Downing; his wife Margaret Downing; son Bryan Downing; sister Salley (Darrel) Downing; brother-in-law John Hirst.