Doris L. Dowdell

Doris L. Dowdell, 81, of Rogers City passed away January 10, 2021 at Medilodge in Rogers City.

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She was born April 29, 1939 in Midland, Ontario, Canada to Thomas and Emily (Rorabeck) Gray.

On July 23, 1960 she married William “Bill” Dowdell in Toronto, Canada.

Doris is survived by her son, Shayne (Sue) Dowdell; her daughter, Emily Ruth-Anne (Steve) Crane; grandchildren, J. Richards, William Richards, Chelsea (Andrew) May, TJ (fiancée, Autumn Stensland) Dowdell, Scott (Jessica Atkins) Tulgestke, Rick (Elizabeth Zinke) Tulgestke, Jennifer (fiancé, Dustin Makowski) Tulgestke, Misti (Don) Crane Cotter and Zachary Crane; great-grandchildren, Jami Richards, Skylar Butler and Brayden Wirgau; three sisters, Donna Burton, Joan Taylor and Patricia (John) Chappa.

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She was preceded in death by husband, Bill, February 3, 2008.

Visitation was at Peace Lutheran Church Saturday, January 16, through time of her funeral with the Rev. J. Derek Riddle officiating. 

Burial will take place in the spring at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Association or Peace Lutheran Church in memory of Doris Dowdell.

Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.