Darwin McDowell Obituary

Darwin Z. "Mac" McDowell

NEWARK: A memorial service for Darwin Z. "Mac" McDowell, age 66, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church with Pastor Caleb Pitkin officiating. Inurnment will follow at Barnes Cemetery with the Licking County Veterans Alliance providing military honors.

Darwin passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Community Hospice Bailey Center in St. Augustine, Florida. He was born December 30, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late Wright L. and Clare Burdell (Richcreek) McDowell.

Darwin was a graduate of Licking Valley High School class of 1964. He served his country during Vietnam in the US Army 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery. Darwin retired from Rockwell International (Arvin-Meritor) after 35 years of service.

He is survived by his former wife, Linda (Burden) McDowell of St. Louisville; a daughter, Darlene (McDowell) Schmus of Newark; and a granddaughter, Lauren Schmus of Melbourne, Australia.

Friends may call prior to the service at Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 6031 Fallsburg Road, Newark from 9-11 a.m.

The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 59 North Fifth Street, Newark is assisting the family with arrangements.

Darwin's family would like to thank the staff at Flagler Hospital and the Community Hospice Bailey Center in St. Augustine, Florida for their excellent end of life care provided to him during his illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 6031 Fallsburg Rd., NE, Newark, OH 43055 or Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the McDowell family.

Published by Advocate on Mar. 31, 2013.
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I remember fondly my LV 64 classmate. A sailors farewell: Fair Winds and following Seas, and peace.

Richard Thayer

April 15, 2013

we are very sorry for your loss. darwin was a good guy and will be missed at maryann school reunions. losts of memories god bless and be with the family.

wes/char newcomb

April 9, 2013

I want to say thank you to Darwin for all the happy memories from all the trips he and Linda and Darlene included me on. I was welcomed in as part of the family and always felt welcome. He was a kind and gentle man and always up for some new adventure. He will be missed.

Darcy Lint Strohl

April 6, 2013

Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Praying for you and your family as you go thru this difficult time.

Anna (Patton) Prior

April 3, 2013

As Darwin's Uncle. I knew Darwin as a toddler and he was a real treasure. I know he was also an upstanding young man I lost contact with him unfortunately, after my final visits to Ohio for my parents funerals. I regret not keeping in contact. May the Good Lord bless and keep him in His loving hands.

Albert McDowell

April 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I have tons of memories I will always treasure of my time with your family.

Tianna Haynes

April 2, 2013

Worked with Mac at Rockwell. He was a dedicated worker and the best golf partner I ever had the pleasure to be around. You will be missed.

Don Vantu

April 1, 2013

I worked with Mac for several years. He was a very special friend and will be sadly missed. May God watch over the McDowell family in the days ahead...

Randy Dingey

April 1, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mac's passing. I haven't seen him in many years, since we used to jog together around the Wilkin's Corners area. Those were good times.

Shari Hively

April 1, 2013

Dear Linda and family! May God comfort you during this time, and may the memories of Darwin keep him forever close to your hearts! Too many childhood friends gone too soon! Love and prayers...Mary Miller Smith

Mary Smith

April 1, 2013

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