Ann McDowell Obituary

Ann Marie McDowell (Manley) passed away on March 4, 2011, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. She is deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Ann was born on March 3, 1954, in Los Angeles, Calif., spent the majority of her life in Wichita Falls, Texas, and moved in 1991 to Klamath Falls, where she was a valued employee with many years of loyal service at Sherm's Thunderbird.
In April 2010, Ann married the love of her life, Dick McDowell.
Ann will be remembered for her infectious laugh, great sense of humor and generous, giving spirit. Ann loved spending time with her family, mushroom hunting, tending her flowers and gardening.
Ann is survived by her beloved husband Dick and his children Rod McDowell (Katie) of Vancouver, Wash., and daughter Rhonda Henderson (husband John) of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Ann is also survived by her daughter Madonna Russell (husband Brian) and grandchildren James, Hayley, Savanna and Synthea of Klamath Falls and by her son William A. Wilcox (Sonja) of Waterville, Ore., and his children Ashley and Aaron. Ann's siblings include William J. Wilcox (wife Sandy) of Blaine, Wash., Carol Cashion (husband Lloyd) of Como, Texas, and Noble A. Wilcox (wife Jan) of Loveland, Colo. Surviving nieces are Joanne Wylie of Bardwell, Texas, and Jennifer Wilcox of Crandall, Texas.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Maude Sowers of Oklahoma.
At Ann's request, a celebration of her life (potluck style) will be held on June 4, 2011, at 3636 Vale Road, Klamath Falls, between 1 and 5 p.m. Please RSVP to either Madonna or Brian Russell at 541-274-1285 or 541-274-1287.
There is a memorial account set up at Pacific Crest FCU to help with expenses. Anything else leftover will go to the American Cancer Society. The account is under Ann McDowell Memorial Fund.