Gordon-Dowsett-Obituary

Gordon Alexander Dowsett

Portland, Oregon

1942 - 2020

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Gordon Alexander Dowsett, MDApril 4, 1942 - July 13, 2020 Gordon Alexander Dowsett passed away in his home in Damascus, Ore., on the morning of July 13, 2020; a home with a sweeping view of Mt. Hood that he and Kim, his wife of 40 years, built together and loved. The son of Bob and Lee Dowsett,...

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Dr Dowsett did many Ear surgeries on me after struggling with childhood issues, he performed 14 to be exact. He was an amazing Dr and so kind and quite funny. My children always loved goi to my Dr appts to see Dr Dowsett. He was an amazing man and atop notch Dr and I will always remember his kindness and compassion.

Oh what a very sad day for me.
Kim informed me of Gordon's passing last week. He was a fraternity brother at the U of O. Additionally, he was a roommate along with Larry Hill as we moved to off campus housing. Those began years of many chuckles, memorable experiences and and almost magical exchanges even when he left for medical school. We have remained close due to our bond around Duck athletics and Gordy's genuine love of his fellow man.
In reading some of the other blessings, I...

He was a nice guy and a great doctor! He did my tonsillectomy without a hitch some 30 years ago. I would hear about him through his lovely wife Kim who’s been our CPA for decades. Just through her I know he was a fun loving guy who took over the home-fires gladly despite his new golf career in retirement, all while Kim soldiered on in her practice. I know he’ll be missed. My condolences to all of his big, beautiful and loving family.
Sincerely, Jennifer James

My condolences to the family. My dad was known to Gordon as "Uncle George". Dad was a doctor as well and I would say Gordon was one of his favorites. Dad always spoke so highly of Gordon. It was always a great time when Gordon and his family would come to our house for Christmas when my brother and I were kids. Part of that may have been my dad always put too much rum in the eggnog. No one complained. Gordon had a certain warm charm about him that always made you feel like he believed in...

Dear Kim. I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. God’s peace be with you. Marlis.

Kim, best wishes to you and your family. So sorry to hear this news. Gordon was such a wonderful person and I have thought about the times we used to share together at the mountain, Cooper Spur Inn, etc. you are in my prayers and I am grateful to have been blessed to know you both.

Rick metsger

Our thoughts are with you. A life well lived and enjoyed is the most we can ask for.

Kim, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.