Richard L. Downs

Richard L. Downs 74, of Brownsburg, passed away October 7, 2008. He had an unblemished 38 year police career. He was a million mile Indiana State Trooper and was awarded the Red Cross CPR Life Saving Award and served on several presidential security details. He was an Indiana State Trooper for 27 years, retiring in 1989 as a Master Trooper. He was also a Marion County Deputy Sheriff from 1955-56 and from 1990-93. He served as a Speedway Patrolman from 1956-62. He was also a Brookston, IN Deputy from 1989-90. He was the son of the late Harry Downs and LaVon Arthur Dunn. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Downs of Brownsburg; son, Kevin (Annette) Downs; four daughters, Kelly (Ancy) Couch, Kara (Steve) Tsuleff, Kristie Foxworthy, Kathy Downs; uncle, Jack (Kathy) Arthur; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11 with calling from 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 10 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Burial will be at West Ridge Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Food Pantry.