Leland Anderson Lewis Dowd

1951 - 2017

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

Leland Dowd Obituary

Leland (Lea)
Anderson Lewis
Dowd
October 2, 1951-
July 20, 2017
Perry, GA- Leland (Lea) Anderson Lewis Dowd of Perry, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Columbus at Gentiva Hospice at the age of 65. Lea was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late Jeanne Anderson Lewis and the late Robert Magruder Lewis, Jr. She attended Columbus High School and Bauder Fashion College in Miami, Florida. Her talents and accomplishments were diverse.
An avid lover of horses, she was active in the harness racing community for over three decades. She was an excellent markswoman who enjoyed duck and goose hunting. She was proficient in sign language and taught swimming to the deaf. She played the twelve string guitar beautifully, passing a love of music and song on to her daughters, Lisa and Lauren. She will be remembered for her fabulous recipes and love of entertaining.
Also a published genealogist, some of her work is included in three publications about Linwood Cemetery. Her love of research and horses led to her interest in equine autoimmune diseases and the development of Immune Technologies, Inc. where she served as President.
She is survived by two daughters: Lisa Dowd of Grinnell, Iowa and Lauren Bachmann (Ron) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters: Laura Rutland and Linda Jackson (Lee) of Columbus, Georgia; sister-in-law Lawrie Lewis of Warm Springs, Georgia; five grandchildren: Kaitlyn (Sean) Young of Charleston, South Carolina, Eric Trate and Kevin Trate of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Sarah Dowd of Perry, Georgia, and Aidan Disburg of Colorado Springs, Colorado; several nieces and nephews including niece Robbin McKissic (James) of Smiths Station, Alabama and special family friend Molly Jackson of Upatoi, Georgia.
Other than her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert Magruder Lewis, III, and uncle, James Edward Anderson.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorials may be made to Historic Linwood Foundation, Springer Theatre, and Paws Humane.

Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Jul. 25, 2017.
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Dearest Lea,

Even though you have left us, I hope you can still hear my conversations with you. You, Mom, and Dad must have found each other by now and are having a grand time together. Save me a place at the table. Love you always.

Vicki Day

Victoria Day

Family

July 21, 2019

Goodbye cousin and Rest In Peace. We had such fun together. Your energy and love of life were awe inspiring. Everytime I find out something new about our family history (often by accident), I think of you, your love of research, writing, your careful attention to detail, and your habit of being up all hours of the night doing those things you loved instead of sleeping 8 hours a night like your less energetic cousin.

Will miss you.

Linda Lewis
Miramar Beach, FL

April 1, 2019

I just discovered Lea's passing today when the Post Office returned my Christmas Card. I am still trying to absorb this loss. Lea was a blessing to my family for many years. We found eachother online while researching our ancestry and were delighted to find that she and my mother were cousins. Lea was a rock when my mother passed away. My father needed her in his time of grief and she was always available to help him through his dark days. She was well loved by us all and I know she found Mom, Dad, and her other loved ones waiting for her on the other side.

God Bless you Lea Dowd. I love you and will truly miss your great spirit.

Sarah, if you should read this please let me hear from you. [email protected] or 972-841-6923. I am so sorry for your loss.

December 15, 2018

Lea was a wonderful spirit and a dear friend who will always be remembered. Sarah you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

Peggy Baker

March 24, 2018

OMG, just found out about Lea leaving us. I am so missing her. I worked with her at Westat and stayed friends for years. Lost contact while fighting cancer myself. If anyone can tell me how to get in touch with Sarah Dowd, please let me know. 985-860-7315

Diana Blouin

November 2, 2017

Lea was a blessing to me and my family. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. Peace to her family.

Chris Autry

July 30, 2017

Kathy and Mike Jackson

July 25, 2017

I will always have the fondest memories of Lea. Praying blessings upon all who loved her.

Twila Rhodes Kirkland

July 25, 2017

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