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Andrew McDowell Obituary

McDOWELL ANDREW OZZIE McDOWELL (Age 22) Of Springfield, VA. Beloved son of Michael and Vicki McDowell died Friday, October 9, 2009 in Virginia. Survivors include his parents Michael and Vicki McDowell of Springfield, VA; two brothers, Adam McDowell and his wife Jessica of Greenville, SC and Christopher McDowell of Charleston, SC, paternal grandparents, Joe Bob and Nancy McDowell of Waynesville, NC; maternal grandparents Ozzie and Bev Osheim of Rapid City, SD. A memorial has been established for the Crazy Horse Memorial at Custer, SD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 3, 2009.

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October 28, 2009

Hello Osheim & McDowell Families,

Sure sorry to read of your overwhelming loss.

Fred. & Michael Rausch

Pastor Deb Hanna

October 28, 2009

Dear Ozzie, Bev and family,

I was so sorry to read of the death of your grandson. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you for peace and healing...may your memories and faith sustain you in this time of mourning. Much love and peace to you...

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