Doris Rae (Dowd) McDowell's obituary , Passed away on June 26, 2026 in Rudyard, Michigan

Doris Rae (Dowd) McDowell

January 30, 1934 - June 26, 2026 (92 years old)

Rudyard, Michigan

Doris Rae (Dowd) McDowell's obituary , Passed away on June 26, 2026 in Rudyard, Michigan

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Doris Rae (Dowd) McDowell

January 30, 1934 - June 26, 2026 (92 years old)

Rudyard, Michigan

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Doris Rae (Dowd) McDowell Obituary

The passing of Doris Rae (Dowd) McDowell of Rudyard, Michigan occurred on June 26, 2026. Doris, born on January 30, 1934, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Dowd and Gertrude Dowd (Dalman); her husband Leonard; her son Richard McDowell (Christine); and her siblings, Helen, Molly, Joyce, Beth, Laura and Bud.

She is survived by: her children, Debbie Mullins (Rick), Randy McDowell (Michelle Benson) and Kori Eby (Jim); her grandchildren, Michael McDowell (Sarah), Melissa Fountain (Marc), Derrick Mullins, Hayley Parks (Josh), Joe Becker (Jaimee), Jesse Becker (Dana), Jamie Metz (Cameron), Breana McCoy (Josh), Lance Anderson, Lisa Anderson and Breeanna McDowell; and her great grandchildren, Jarett King (Taryn), Keith McDowell, Eli McDowell, Ian McDowell, Connor Parks, Jacob Parks, Mackenzie Parks, Charlee Becker, Chase Becker, River Becker, Kit Becker, Holden Metz, Stella Becker, Ruby Becker, Lucas McCoy, Olivia McCoy, Dawson Huyck, Lahonna Causley and Sequoia Causley.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions in Doris' memory be made to the White Wiles Home, 10946 W. Fairdor Drive, Rudyard, MI 49780.

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