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1948
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2021
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Daniel Dowling Obituary
Daniel Matthew Dowling Sr., 73, of Brightwood, passed away on July 1, 2021. Dan was born on April 24, 1948, to the late William and Billie Dowling of Lewisdale, Maryland.
Dan is survived by his son, Daniel "Sonny" Dowling and wife, Lori Dowling; daughter Kimberly Dowling and husband, Brian Smith; granddaughter, Meagen Dowling; grandsons, Ethan and Trevor Smith; sisters-in-law, Deanna Rewinkel and husband, Doug, Brenda Tuttle, and Linda Clatterbuck and husband, Anthony; and many nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Norma Dowling.
Dan served in the United States Marine Corps and later worked as an automotive painter and Technician for DuPont. He was a devoted family man and loved coaching soccer, playing paintball, and making people laugh. His was known for his sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Michael Morders
February 21, 2025
Dan was my friend from childhood. We grew up in Lewisdale, MD, Dan´s family lived 2 homes from ours. Have many memories of our childhood together. Only knew Norma briefly as we grew up, got married and started our families and lives. Many great times to remember. My sincere condolences to Dan and Normas children and grandchildren. All the best,
Mike Morders
Paul D Roberts
September 24, 2021
Dear family...I don't know why Dan crossed my mind today but I am so sorry to hear of his recent passing. I met Dan back in 1978 when I applied for a body shop porter job at Silver Spring VW. I was a student at Howard University and had to take some time off to get my finances together. I was hired by Ross Glacken, who was the body shop manager. About a year later, the entire body shop moved to Fred Frederick Chrysler-Plymouth in Laurel. Dan was such a great guy, always laughing and enjoying his work. He and Ross made a deal that I would work part time as his painter assistant and the rest of the time as a porter. It was a great deal and really blessed me. I learned a lot from Dan. He even painted my 1970 Chevy Impala which I loved. We lost touch over the years but I never forgot him or the body shop crew. They were all very kind to me. Thank you Dan for caring about and helping me as a young man! I offer my sincere condolences to the entire family.
Darlene
July 10, 2021
Sorry.
I thought my 1st. one didn't go thru so I wrote another one.
Darlene Reed Purcell...NWHS class of 1966
July 10, 2021
I really miss my FB friend.
Remember that your Dad was loved by so many.
As you go thru the next few weeks you will share lots of laughter with your memories but remember that tears are also part of the healing process.
My prayers go out to Sonny and Kimber at this time.
Darlene Reed Purcell
July 10, 2021
I'll really miss my FB buddy.
Shout out to Northwestern High School class of 1966.
I'm sure you will have many fun memories of your Dad and they will make you laugh but the tears you shed will also help in your healing process.
God Bless Sonny and Kimber and help them to begin the grief and then the healing.
Your Dad was loved by so many.
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