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Lester Ralph McDowell

Male 1903 - 1987  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lester Ralph McDowell 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.

    Lester married Delia Alice Nicholas on 27 Jan 1926 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Delia (daughter of Abijah Julius Conrad Nicholas and Mamie Jane Hiddleson) was born on 30 Jun 1907 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 06 Apr 1999 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Apr 1999 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Verda Delia McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
    2. 3. Vernon Lester McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 29 Jul 2010 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Aug 2010 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
    3. 4. Daryl Eugene McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1930 in Franklin, Greene County, Iowa; died on 09 Jun 2016 in Jefferson, Greene Co, Iowa; was cremated in Perry, Dallas Co, Iowa.
    4. 5. Donna Jean McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Verda Delia McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lester1) was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 6. Dennis Lee Kever  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Diane Verda Kever  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1956 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 03 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; was buried on 12 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
    3. 8. Steven Donald Kever  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Carolyn Jean Kever  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Vernon Lester McDowellVernon Lester McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lester1) was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 29 Jul 2010 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Aug 2010 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 10. Janice Ilene McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Marilyn Jean McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Cheryl Ann McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 13. Donna Denise McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 14. Rodney Eugene McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 15. Julie Marie McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Daryl Eugene McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lester1) was born on 19 May 1930 in Franklin, Greene County, Iowa; died on 09 Jun 2016 in Jefferson, Greene Co, Iowa; was cremated in Perry, Dallas Co, Iowa.

    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.
    https://theperrynews.com/daryl-brownie-mcdowell-of-jamaica/?fbclid=IwAR2zUIAgBmmtcRSbwnJRGBM8bGYb8YOn4htnJS-IEzjHJ4guqUC6f27oxiA

    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]

    Children:
    1. 16. Kathy Ann McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Karen Lynn McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Donna Jean McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lester1) was born on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Dennis Lee Kever Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 18. Donald James Kever  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Michael Lee Kever  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  Diane Verda KeverDiane Verda Kever Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verda2, 1.Lester1) was born on 17 Mar 1956 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 03 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; was buried on 12 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.

    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.
    https://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=19474&fbclid=IwAR3RkSYpALODneHk69iwFX1SIFBk6t-WL5FE5Hww4Or2h9w5MAE_KNeQKfg#.VmMpE-gIe2A.facebook

    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]

    Children:
    1. 20. Stacie Lynn Kellar  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Lori Diane Kellar  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 8.  Steven Donald Kever Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 22. Christy Marie Kever  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Robin Lynn Kever  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Leslie Dawn Kever  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 25. Sarah Lee Kever  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 9.  Carolyn Jean Kever Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 26. Rebecca Kay Laughman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Richard Donald Laughman  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Amy Marie Laughman  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Kimberly Ann Laughman  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 30. Joshua Michael Beehler  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 10.  Janice Ilene McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 31. Shelly Jo Stout  Descendancy chart to this point

    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]

    Children:
    1. 32. Scott Joseph Miller  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Melissa Ann Miller  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 11.  Marilyn Jean McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 34. Joseph Michael Krause  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Sarah Lynn Krause  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 36. Johnathan Ryan Krause  Descendancy chart to this point

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

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


  7. 12.  Cheryl Ann McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

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

    Children:
    1. 37. Alexander Daniel Harris  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 13.  Donna Denise McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

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

    Children:
    1. 38. Cody Alan Ridnour  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. David Lee Ridnour  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 14.  Rodney Eugene McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 40. Jason Eugene McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Bradley Lester McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1980; died on 15 Apr 1980.
    3. 42. Brenda Jo McDowell  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 15.  Julie Marie McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 43. Kelsey Marie Holland  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Kayla Christine Holland  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 16.  Kathy Ann McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Daryl2, 1.Lester1)

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

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

    Children:
    1. 45. Amber Ann Cavner  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. April Marie Cavner  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  12. 17.  Karen Lynn McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Daryl2, 1.Lester1)

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



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Donald James Kever Descendancy chart to this point (6.Dennis3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  2. 19.  Michael Lee Kever Descendancy chart to this point (6.Dennis3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  3. 20.  Stacie Lynn Kellar Descendancy chart to this point (7.Diane3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  4. 21.  Lori Diane Kellar Descendancy chart to this point (7.Diane3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  5. 22.  Christy Marie Kever Descendancy chart to this point (8.Steven3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  6. 23.  Robin Lynn Kever Descendancy chart to this point (8.Steven3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  7. 24.  Leslie Dawn Kever Descendancy chart to this point (8.Steven3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  8. 25.  Sarah Lee Kever Descendancy chart to this point (8.Steven3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  9. 26.  Rebecca Kay Laughman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Carolyn3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  10. 27.  Richard Donald Laughman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Carolyn3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  11. 28.  Amy Marie Laughman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Carolyn3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  12. 29.  Kimberly Ann Laughman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Carolyn3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  13. 30.  Joshua Michael Beehler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Carolyn3, 2.Verda2, 1.Lester1)

  14. 31.  Shelly Jo Stout Descendancy chart to this point (10.Janice3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

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

    Children:
    1. 47. Forrest Tyler Parker  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Hannah Jo Parker  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 32.  Scott Joseph Miller Descendancy chart to this point (10.Janice3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  16. 33.  Melissa Ann Miller Descendancy chart to this point (10.Janice3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  17. 34.  Joseph Michael Krause Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marilyn3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  18. 35.  Sarah Lynn Krause Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marilyn3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  19. 36.  Johnathan Ryan Krause Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marilyn3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  20. 37.  Alexander Daniel Harris Descendancy chart to this point (12.Cheryl3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  21. 38.  Cody Alan Ridnour Descendancy chart to this point (13.Donna3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  22. 39.  David Lee Ridnour Descendancy chart to this point (13.Donna3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  23. 40.  Jason Eugene McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (14.Rodney3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  24. 41.  Bradley Lester McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (14.Rodney3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1) was born on 14 Apr 1980; died on 15 Apr 1980.

  25. 42.  Brenda Jo McDowell Descendancy chart to this point (14.Rodney3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  26. 43.  Kelsey Marie Holland Descendancy chart to this point (15.Julie3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  27. 44.  Kayla Christine Holland Descendancy chart to this point (15.Julie3, 3.Vernon2, 1.Lester1)

  28. 45.  Amber Ann Cavner Descendancy chart to this point (16.Kathy3, 4.Daryl2, 1.Lester1)

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


  29. 46.  April Marie Cavner Descendancy chart to this point (16.Kathy3, 4.Daryl2, 1.Lester1)


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