We Remember
DOWDEN, Don Joseph
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“Gone Fishing” Don passed away after an unfortunate accident on July 15, 2012 at the age of 57. Survived by his loving family, father Peter; brother Russell; two sisters: Linda Dowden and Ann-Margaret Bruning; two nieces: Carlena and Shaylene Dowden. Predeceased by his mother Anne Mueller.
Forever in our hearts his live life to the fullest attitude will be missed .
So sad that your time with us is up.You were a great person, had many laughs and fun times with you, thanks for the memorys Don.We will meet again one day soon. RIP
Will be fishing with ya again..
Cerebration of life will be held at 3939 June Springs rd. Saturday July 21 at 4 PM.
I am so sad from this news. We were supposed to go fishing! From the moment you fixed my furnace over 11 years ago you beame a great friend to me. You helped my son catch his first fish and cook it up! You were a generous reliable friend to me and the kids and you will be truley missed. The picture is from 2005, its Don and Wendy (his old girlfriend who passed away from cancer) and myself.
I cant believe you’re gone. I keep hearing your laughter and remembering our good times. I have no one to share my grief with, I’m so sorry I missed your funeral, I just want to burst thinking of you lieing in the hospital for all that time. I went down to kalamoir park to the place that you sat on that cactus and you made me laugh until tears were running down my cheeks, we made some great memories. It absolutely sucks that you were taken that way, with all the crazy adventures you’ve enjoyed. Last Christmas when you came for dinner, you were truley trying to get your life together, it was so frustrating to watch this world crap all over you, You didnt deserve any of it.. I wish I was more supportive and not wrapped up in my own problems that I could have been there more for you. I dont really know the details of how you died, only the the cops took Deefer to the pound and that you were in a coma for 11 days, I dont know if you were buried or cremated. At least I know that our 2 good friends went before you and I pray that you are finally at peace. There was always this look of deep sadness in you Don God be good to my friend and I will see you one day. You will forever be in my heart. Love Sian, Sarah, Scott and Jessie.
My deepest condolences to Don’s family and good friends – I am so sorry for everyone’s loss. I realize these condolences are very late, but I have only just learned about Don’s passing.
Don, I hope it’s not too late to tell you how sad I am that you’re gone. I haven’t seen you in many years, but I never forgot you and you always had a special place in my heart. You were there during my formative years…you were my best friend and I always hoped that I would see you again in this life. I feel somehow more lost and emptier, knowing that this can never be. I see that you were loved by good friends, who talk about your kindness and generosity and reliability…you hadn’t changed a bit in the long years since I saw you last.
I have attached a photo – Don If anyone has a moment to email me, I would love to hear a bit about Don’s life. violetsandtimothee@gmailcom