Photo courtesy of Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel
Lafayette, Indiana
Age 83
John Owen Downham, 83, of Lafayette, passed away at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, St. Elizabeth East. He resided at Creasy Springs Health Campus since September, 2012. Born November 11, 1931 in Cutler, Indiana, he grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Wea High School in 1949. On May 5,...
Read MoreJoyce and Ronald Somerville remember John with great fondness. Through him it was possible for us to build our dream home in 1968, in the countryside west of town. There we raised our family under idyllic circumstances; sold with regret after retirement. John was a wonderful person whom we will always remember.
Ron and Joyce Somerville
March 10, 2015 | Lafayetter, IN
When we arrived in West Lafayette in 1971 and wanted to build our first custom home, we asked everyone we encountered what local builders were most respected for both skill and honesty. John was on the top of everyone's list, so we picked him. What a pleasant experience it turned out to be! Jerry finished off the house, and was equally great to work with. When we had to rebuild after a fire, the Downhams were the only ones we wanted. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Jim and Liz Solberg
March 09, 2015 | West Lafayette, IN
Jean and Family-
Sorry to hear of John's passing.
Randy and I are grateful for the guidance he gave Randy.
Our sympathy to you all.
Randy and Marva Denham
Randy Denham
March 09, 2015 | Lafayette, IN
The Downhams are a gifted and generous family and the community is better for having them in it. Twenty Five years later, I still cherish the memories of the job site and just sharing life with John, Jerry, and Steve. These good people have prepared many a young man for the challenges of life, and I feel truly privileged to have benefitted from their incredible work ethic, charm, and friendship. May John rest in peace.
God Bless,
Dan Harlow
Dan Harlow
March 08, 2015 | Lafayette, IN
Steve & Jerry ~
Just read about your Dad and Brother -
Sorry for your loss -
I always enjoyed working with him -
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
March 08, 2015 | Lafayette, IN
Jean, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a great man, and enjoyed life with his family and friends. Dean and Frances Burton
Dean & Frances Burton
March 08, 2015 | Longboat Key, FL
John will be missed by all who have meet him he always had a smile and a joke when I waited on him
Lee Woods
March 08, 2015 | Lafayete, IN
Our deepest sympathy. Dave Curts & Donna Bowling
Dave Curts
March 07, 2015 | Sun City West, AZ
A great family man and a great host to his kids friends. So many good memories of John and Jean's hospitality. Good times! I know yo will be missed.
patti bolthouse
March 07, 2015 | Newberg, OR