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Dale McDowell Obituary

Dale returned to his parents and extended family in heaven on June 21, 2024, at age 89. With his wife, of 63 years, Becky, daughter, Dalene and son-in-law, Chris by his side, he passed peacefully.

Dale was born and raised in Doniphan, Missouri. He graduated high school, attended college and enlisted in the Airforce in 1957. After oversees orders, he was transferred to the McClellan Airforce Base in California where he met the love of his life, Becky. They married and made their home in Yuba City, California.

Dale worked in the reserves at the Yuba City Police Department, 7UP bottling company, and owned Ray Distributing Company. He supported his wife with her self-employed business as a hair dresser and retired after his sales position with Capital Coors.

Dale is a quiet, friendly man who always enjoyed lending a helping hand and having coffee at the Blue Pantry with friends. Dale was a hunter and avid sportsman.

He especially enjoyed his family and next to Becky the love of his life, being a Papa to his two granddaughters completed his world.

Dale is proceeded in death by his parents, Ganam and Thelma McDowell.

Dale is survived by his wife, Becky McDowell; daughters, Dalene Howe (Chris husband) Pamela McDowell; granddaughters, Courtney Briggs, Rachel Guccione (Jordan husband).

The family would like to extend an invitation to all friends of the family to come and enjoy a Celebration of Life that will be held July 20, 2024, at 1pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Butte House Rd in Yuba City, CA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appeal Democrat from Jul. 13 to Jul. 17, 2024.

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Pamela

July 30, 2024

A quote by Raymond Chandler ... "Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean; who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is a hero; he is everything. He must be a complete man and a conmon man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor-by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world.

You were the best man in every aspect of your world, dad. Lucky me that you were my father.

You are missed so very much

Love you ~ Pamela

Hamdan Hamdan

July 15, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the McDowell family from the Hamdan family at mikes mini Mart. Dale will definitely be missed. To the McDowell family with our heartfelt sympathies.

Deedee and Todd

July 13, 2024

That´s absolutely beautiful Dalene And Beckey what a wonderful life he lived and what a blessing it was to know him and may always believe he will continue to live on through you and watch your family grow for your eyes Beckey he will always be with you. God bless and may Dale rest in peace.

Wallinger Family

July 9, 2024

Dale will be forever in our hearts. Sending love to the family.

Donna Serger

June 29, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Donna Serger

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