Obituary for Jack McDowell | Locke Funeral Services

Jack McDowell

July 2, 1947 - October 8, 2023

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Visitation

Thursday, October 12, 2023

From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

4031 Lafayette Rd.,
Evansdale, IA 50707

Memorial Service

October 12, 2023

Starting at 1:00 PM

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

4031 Lafayette Rd.,
Evansdale, IA 50707

Memorials

May be directed to the family

Jack C. McDowell, 76, of Evansdale, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

He was born July 2, 1947, in Waterloo, son of Chester S. and Nina A. Teller McDowell. Jack graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1965 and earned his bachelor's degree in technology from the University of Northern Iowa in 1975. Jack honorably served in the United States Army. He married Lynn K. Mosher on July 25, 1970, in Harlan.

Jack worked as a quality engineer at John Deere Tractor Works site for 33 years; he retired in 2009.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Evansdale. Jack loved spending time with his family at gatherings.

Jack is survived by the people who loved him and made him laugh: his wife, Lynn of Evansdale; son, Ryan (Cindy) McDowell of Waterloo, and their children, Cody (Emily) McDowell, Brady McDowell, Nikki McDowell, Abby (Ron) Vickery, and Katie (Louis) Vickery; daughter, Gina (Justin Swartz) Abrahamson of Waterloo, and her children, Mercedes, Arianna, Seth, Ethan, Evan, and Jack Abrahamson, and Riley (Raisa) McDowell; two great grandchildren, Lauralai and Lilliean; and his in-laws and good friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Stephan McDowell.

Memorial Services: 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Evansdale. Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the services at church. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 4140 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, 319-233-3146.

Condolences

I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My condolences to you and your family. I know Jack was a long time friend of Joe's from when we lived on Bayard Street just two houses away. I was just a little kid but I remember his whole family and even the cat, "Herkimer." My thoughts are with you today and you are in my prayers.

Carolyn Holschlag

Was truly shocked to hear about Jack. Sorry for your family's loss Lynn. He was softer than he let on. Sorry we haven't kept in touch better... God bless him

Mark Jenkins

I am so sorry for your loss, Lynn. Jack and Steve grew up with us through the block between Bayard and Vermont. They were great friends to us all. I’ve thought of you two frequently when thinking about my Waterloo roots. Hoping his passing was peaceful. Wishing you all peace as well.

Becky Wildes Biesanz

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