Notes:

Delia had diabetes for over 50 years. Maintaining her health for so long with the disease earned her a medal from the Eli Lilly company, which produces the insulin she took. The Company celebrated their 75th anniversary in 1995 and honored Delia as a guest at a celebration! She was active in her curch work at United Methodist. She also was involved in the Rebekah Lodge and Past Noble Grands. She was a good seamstress and enjoyed quilting, making quilts for each of her grandchildren.

Obit:
Delia McDowell
Rippey
Delia Alice McDowell, 91, of Rippey died of pneumonia Tuesday at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry. Services will be at 10a.m. Monday at Rippey United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be at Rippey Cemetery.
Mrs. McDowell was born in Rippey and had lived in the area most of her life. She was the retired co-owner and operator of McDowell's Coral Cabins in Waterville, Minn., and was a member of Alice Blue Rebekah Lodge in Rippey and Perry Chief ThreeQuarter Century Club.
She is survived by two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl of Jamaica, Ia.; a daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; two sisters Veona Figher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Delia McDowell (1999)
Perry
Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday, April 12 at the Rippey United Methodist Church for Delia McDowell, 91, formerly of Rippey.
She died at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry on Tuesday, April 6.
Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and on Sunday from noon-9 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 6-8 Sunday evening. Friends may call at the Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Monday.
Burial will be in the Rippey Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl "Brownie" of Jamaica; a daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Veona Fisher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.

Delia A. McDowell
Perry
The Rev. Eric Gary officiated at services at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12 at Rippey United Medthodist Church for Delia Alice McDowell, 91, formerly of Rippey.
She died at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry on Tuesday, April 6.
Organist was Marjorie Vannatta. Hymms were "Amazing Grace," "Beyond the Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art."
Ushers were LeRoy Overman and Walt Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers were Daryl "Tim" Holmes, Donald Anschutz, Darwin Johnston, Larry Burkett, Clark Bardole and Gail Monthei.
Pallbearers were Jason McDowell, Randy Holland, Dennis Kever, Kurt Ridnour, Steve Kever, Larry Kellar and Lou Miller.
Burial was in the Rippey Cemetery.
Memorials may be left at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry.
Delia Alice McDowell, daughter of Abijah Julius and Mamie Jane Hiddleson Nicholas, was born in Rippey in June 30, 1907. Delia's father was a blacksmith in Rippey and in 1919 when she was 12 years of age the family maoved to Forest City. They returned to the Rippey area five years later.
On Jan. 27, 1926, Delia was united in marriage to Lester Ralph McDowell in Jefferson. They lived in Rippey and spent the summers in Minnesora.
In 1959, they became the owners of McDowell's Coral Cabins in Waterville, Minn. They operated this resort for 18 years, retiring in 1973. They kept their home in Rippey and would move back for the winter.
Delia was a member of Rippey United Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid of the church and the Rippey Aliee Blue Rebekah Lodge where she was a Past Noble Grand. She also belonged to the Perry Chief's Three-Quarter Century Club.
Preceding in death were her parents; her husband Lester on March 8, 1987; one daughter Donna Jean, who died on May 2, 1936; one great-grandchild; and three brothers Vandan, Paul and Donald Nicholas.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl "Brownie" of Jamaica; one daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Veona Fisher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.

Delia married Lester Ralph McDowell on 27 Jan 1926 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Lester was born on 25 Dec 1903 in Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Mar 1987 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Mar 1987 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verda was a twin with Vernon Lester McDowell.

Verda married Donald Charles Kever on 27 Sep 1953 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Donald was born on 02 Nov 1922 in Windom, Minnesota; died on 29 Jul 1981 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vernon was a twin with Verda Delia McDowell.

Vernon served in the U.S. Navy.

Died:
A Celebration for the life of Vernon Lester McDowell was held at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry Iowa on Monday, August 2, 2010.
Otley Masonic Lodge #299, Perry, Iowa held a service on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 7:00 p. m.
Words of comfort were conducted by Rev. Louis Hoger, Hospice of Central Iowa Chaplain.
Music was provided by Midge Vannatta, who accompanied Meladee Graven and Jean Borgeson as they sang, "Amazing Grace". Great-grandson, Tyler Parker, sang, "When I Get Where I Am Going", accompanying himself on his guitar.
Honorary casket bearers were, Cody Ridnour, David Ridnour, Tyler Parker, Brian Miller, Joseph Krause, and Randy Holland. Casket bearers were Kurt Ridnour, Louis Miller, Scott Miller, Johathan Krause, Alexander Harris and Forrest Parker.
Interment was in the Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Iowa. The Navy Funeral Honors graveside rites were provided by the American Legion Post #85 and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #2060.
Vernon L. McDowell age 83, of Perry died on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Dallas County Hospital in Perry. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation will be Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Masonic Lodge service at 7:00 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa and may be left at the Funeral Home.
Vernon Lester McDowell was born on December 19, 1926 at Rippey, IA to Lester Ralph and Delia Alice (Nicholas) McDowell. He graduated from Rippey High School. Following graduation he served in the United States Navy during W.W. II. He married Lois Arlene Pittman on May 16, 1947 at the First Christian Church in Perry. They were married for 63 years. Vernon owned and operated McDowell Auto Service in Dawson, then began working for Perry Community Schools as the Transportation Supervisor until he started working for John Deere Works in Ankeny, IA as a machinist. After retiring from John Deere he worked at Jefferson Transmission in Jefferson, IA for a few years.
Vernon was a member of the First Christian Church and later attended the Rippey and Dawson United Methodist Churches. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #85 and the Otley Masonic Lodge #209 both in Perry. He loved woodworking, working on cars, trucks, pickups, tractors and was still working on them in his dreams. He was a jack of all trades, with many ideas he was still thinking about. He enjoyed flowers, birds, and especially his cat "Winky".
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Delia McDowell, and an infant sister, Donna Jean McDowell.
Survivors include his wife, Lois McDowell of Perry, IA, children, Janice Miller (Louis) of Hortonville, WI, Marilyn Anderson of Dawson, IA, Cheryl Harris of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donna Ridnour (Kurt) of Perry, IA, Rodney McDowell (Rosie) of Des Moines, IA and Julie Holland (Randy) of Perry, IA, grandchildren, Shelly Parker (Forrest), Scott Miller, Melissa Radditz (Austin), Joseph Krause (Flora), Sarah Krause, Jonathan Krause (Cassie), Alexander Harris, Sarah Ridnour, Cody Ridnour, David Ridnour, Jason McDowell (Michelle), Brenda Miller (Brian), Alex Hoffman, Emily Hoffman, Kelsey Holland and Kayla Holland, 14 great grandchildren, his twin sister, Verda Kever of Granger, IA, brother, Daryl "Brownie" McDowell of Jamaica, IA and many other relatives and friends.

http://www.rippeynews.org/obits/mcdowell_vernon.htm

Vernon married Lois Arlene Pittman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Daryl ?Brownie? McDowell of Jamaica
Daryl ?Brownie? McDowell, 86, of Jamaica passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jefferson. According to his wishes, he has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.carrisfuneralhome.com.
Daryl ?Brownie? Eugene McDowell was born May 19, 1930, in Greene County, Iowa, to Lester Ralph and Delia Alice (Nicholas) McDowell.
He attended school at Rippey.
He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Godfrey at the First Christian Church in Perry Aug. 17, 1950.
He worked at Oscar Mayer for many years and owned and operated McDowell?s Kozy Kennel. He also was a custodian and did maintenance at Dawson School and drove a school bus for years.
He was a member of the Dawson Fire Department and served on the Dawson Police Department.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, woodworking and building. He liked doing his own mechanic work, remodeling work and home repairs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou McDowell; brother, Vernon McDowell; and a sister, Verda Kever.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Wayne) Cline of Milo, Mo., and Karen (Dale) Janovick of Jamaica; two grandchildren, Amber (Adam) Tucker and April (Vanessa) Cavner; and a great grandson, Hudson Tucker.
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Daryl married Mary Lou Godfrey on 17 Aug 1952 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa. Mary (daughter of Charles M Godfrey and Verna Ina Nicholson) was born on 04 Apr 1933 in Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa; died on 21 May 2007 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 25 May 2007 in Dallas Township Cemetery, Dawson, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dennis married Julie Ann Cunningham [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Diane Kellar, 59, passed away from leukemia on December 3, 2015, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. She was born in Perry, Iowa, on March 17, 1956, to Donald and Verda Kever.
Diane worked at Principal in the mortgage department for 25 years prior to starting her career at Wells Fargo. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Polk City, Beaverdale VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #9127, and the Women?s Card Club.
Diane enjoyed flowers, gardening, and baking cookies. Above all, she cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Diane is survived by her husband of 38 years, Larry Kellar; daughters, Staci Allen and Lori (Adam) Vander Leest; her 4 grandchildren, Hunter, Brieanna, Colt, and Reed; siblings, Dennis Kever, Steve (Deb) Kever, and Carolyn Beehler; mother-in-law, Janiece Kellar, and a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Verda.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Hamilton?s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in loving memory of Diane.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Service Details
VISITATION:
Saturday, December 12, 2015
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens
121 NW 60th Avenue
Des Moines
SERVICE:
Saturday, December 12, 2015
12:00 pm
Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens
121 NW 60th Avenue
Des Moines
DISPOSITION:
Cremation
Hamilton's Crematory
Des Moines
ARRANGEMENTS:
Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens
121 NW 60th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
(515) 289-2442

Diane married Larry Lee Kellar [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Steven married Debra Kay Griffin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Rick Laughman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beehler ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married Robert Dean Stout [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married Dean Berkland [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married Jerry Landals [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janice married Louis John Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married Jerry Duane Krause [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Drew Hanlon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ronald Anderson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cheryl married David Engeltjes [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cheryl married Daniel Curt Harris [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married Harry Johnson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married Kurt David Ridnour [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rodney married Mollie Anderson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Randal Holland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathy married Jerald Gene Kinkennon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathy married James Allen Cavner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wayne Cline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karen married Ronald Elmer Janovick [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shelly married Forrest James Parker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Adam Tucker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]