Shirley Rose Dowling Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Rose Dowling (Hamilton, Montana), who passed away on November 20, 2025 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Rose Dowling to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rhoda Marie Ward and Sidney O. Evans; her husband Donald; and her granddaughter Jessica. She is survived by: her children, Gregory (Kimberly) of Corvallis, Donald (Jeanne) of Spokane, WA, Karlene Holt (Allen) of Hamilton and Dr. Nanette Dowling (Wanda) of Syracuse, NY; her brother Bob Evans (Sharon); her grandchildren, Dan Shook, Dr. KariLynn Dowling, Brad Dowling and Katie Dowling; and her great grandchild Sean Shook. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bitter Root Health Foundation Hospice Services, the Bitter Root Land Trust or the Bitter Root Humane Association.