Vivian "Pat" D. Dowell's Obituary
Vivian “Pat” D. Dowell, 92, of Longton, KS, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Labette Health in Independence, KS. Pat was born on January 9, 1933, in Winterset, IA., the daughter to Leslie Wayne and Gertrude Myrtle (Hope) Mapes.
After graduating high school, she married Robert J. Dowell on June 3, 1951. Pat and Robert were married for 64 years until his death of October 8, 2015. Pat dedicated her life to taking care of her family, their home, and providing a strong devotion of love and faith to God.
Pat took her faith in God very seriously, she devoted time daily to read her bible, while learning the meaning and origin to each of the scriptures. She was active in helping with bible studies and bible school.
At a young age, Pat believed in family unity. She was active as a Den Mother for many years while her children were in scouts, she encouraged the neighborhood kids to get together and play while always having cookies and snacks, she began setting up annual family reunions, that have been camping traditions for decades, and the next scheduled camp was planned for this coming weekend. Pat will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include:
Four Children:
Donald Dowell and wife Cathy of Wichita, KS
Douglas Dowell and wife Stephanie of Longton, KS
Marcia Baughman and husband Kenton of Lincoln, NE
Mitch Dowell and wife Kandy of Longton, KS
15 Grandchildren, 48 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, a son David and a brother Leland Mapes.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Elk City, KS with visitation one hour prior to service time, burial to follow at Longton Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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