Dorothy Helen McDowell

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, August 7, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2014
Age:
92 years old

Visitation

Date: Tuesday July 22, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Second Visitation

Date: Wednesday July 23, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Funeral Service

Date: Wednesday July 23, 2014
Time: 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, August 7, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2014
Age:
92 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, August 7, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2014
Age:
92 years old

Dorothy Helen McDowell

Dorothy Helen McDowell, age 92 of Spring Valley, MN passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Spring Valley Care Center. Dorothy was born August 7, 1921 at Chester, MN to Mae and John Hoyer.  She attended country school through the 8th grade.  She was employed at Holland’s Cafeteria at Rochester and later at St. Marys Hospital in the Dietary Dept until 1941.

On July 28, 1941 she married George McDowell of Preston, MN.  They made their home in Preston until 1958 at which time they moved to Spring Valley.  Dorothy returned to work at St. Marys Hospital in 1965, retiring Sept. 1984.

Dorothy enjoyed family gatherings , traveling and neighborhood coffee parties.  She loved cooking and entertaining.  She had the opportunity during her married life to travel to many states also to Canada and Mexico.  There were also many fishing trips to northern Minnesota.

Survivors are 2 daughters Carol Jean Kohn of Spring Valley, and Penny Jo Long of Rochester, 3 granddaughters, Kim (Ron) Kappers,  Jennifer (Brian) Niemeyers and Bobbie Jo (Paul) Bork; 3 great grandchildren John, Nickolas and Morgan.

Dorothy was also survived by 2 sisters Ella Mae (Hoyer) Dahle and Caroline(Hoyer) Mahoney and her special nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years George McDowell and her parents, 3 brothers,  Richard, John and Dave Hoyer. Also 1 son in law, Wendell Kohn.

Condolences

The family of Dorothy Helen McDowell has received the following condolences.

So sorry to hear of your loss.   We enjoyed our visits with your mom at the Care Center.  She was always so sweet and pleasant to talk with.   We will miss her.  May you be blessed with many wonderful memories and pass on the things that were important to her for the next generations.  In Christ's Love, Alvin & Donna Rudlong and Family

Carol- I was so sorry to hear about your beautiful Mom.  She was my Mom's 'best' roommate.  Even the last days of my own Mom's life ... Dorothy was so caring.  I just loved that little lady.  You were such a kind and wonderful daughter to your Mom. She mentioned many times; "Carol does so much for me, I just wish she could slow down"

Your Mom will be missed by many.  Thank-you for sharing her with us.

Prayers and hugs are sent your way.