Jean Dowd Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jean Dowd in Des Moines, Iowa, whose life came to an end on May 16, 2026 at the age of 66, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Dowd to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alys Crabb and Norman Crabb; and her stepfather Lebren Fox. She is survived by: her husband Jim Dowd; her children, Eric Dowd (Allison Turner) of Perry and Christina Sowers (Levi) of Iowa City; her siblings, Carol Tilton of Cedar Rapids and Harvey Crabb of Ames; her grandchildren, Andrew Dowd, Emily Dowd and Zoe Sowers; her niece Andrea Elkin (Dave); her nephew Dennis Crabb; Jessica Goehring (Dustin), Carver, Keegan, Cole and Jean.
In lieu of flowers, the Dowd family is accepting donations for a memorial fund established in my Jean's name.
