Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dowling, Rex Lee May 3, 2019
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The Lowell Ledger, May 8, 20419

Rex has left the banks of the Thornapple River, the shores of the Grand River, 
the waves of Lake Michigan and the solitude of Beaver Island for an even better 
place. Rex passed away Friday, May 3 2019 from Lymphoma after a valiant one year 
fight, part of the time in remission. Rex was born September 23, 1941 to Wayne 
Dowling Sr. and Helen (Gowlaski) Dowling. His early years were spent in Lowell. 
In the early 1950's his mother, Helen married Carl Kerekes and the family moved 
to Cascade where Rex attended Cascade school until it was back to Lowell High 
School where he graduated with the class of 1959. Rex served 3 active years with 
the U.S. Navy after which he held jobs in the automotive industry ending with 
Kelvinator and GM as a journeyman hilo repairman. After retirement he helped his 
son start Beaverwood Tree Service. Rex was pre deceased by his mother, father, 
step-father, brother Wayne and wife Marian Dowling, many aunts, uncles, cousins 
and friends. Rex is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie (Clemenz) Dowling, 
sons, Doug (Elaine), Greg Dowling and grandsons; Dawson Victor and Preston 
Edward; step-grandchildren, Jamie (Justin) Cooley and Jenny (Al) Williams; five 
step-great grandchildren; sisters, Gwen Zanella and Carla Kerekes Martin (Ron); 
half-brothers, Dennis (Mae Dines) and David Dowling; sister in Law, Carol 
Clemenz Stull (Rick); many nieces, nephews and cousins. Rex so enjoyed his 
family and loved showing the young ones his unique way of doing most everything. 
His favorite place was outdoors, that was where he felt closest to God along 
with hunting, fishing and gardening, growing some of the biggest, flawless 
tomatoes that he shared with so many. He felt very blessed to have his property 
on Beaver Island and his family made the most of their time there. He craved 
Connie's cooking and was not shy about "ordering" exactly what he wanted and 
when. Rex touched so many with his humor, knowledge, work ethic, and with so 
much interest in their lives. We will sure miss this character who left us with 
so many unique and unforgettable memories. Visitation was held Monday at the 
Roth-Gerst Chapel. Private graveside services will be held with his cousin, 
Pastor Ron Hansen, officiating at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may 
be made to Beaver Island Health Care Center, 37304 King's Hwy., Beaver Island, 
MI 49782.
LOGO #377

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