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Donald Downing Obituary
Survivors: wife, Shirley Downing, Lincoln; daughters, Pam Downing, Lincoln; Cynthia Downing, Lincoln; brothers & sisters-in-law, Charles & Roena Downing, Fort Collins, Colo.; Ruth Downing, Bee, Neb.; George & Betty Downing, Seward; grandchildren: James Lockard; Cara Reichmuth; Tria & Chris Pischel; many nieces & nephews. Preceded by: parents, Willard & Pearl Downing; brothers, Robert Downing, Herbert Downing, Gene Downing.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday (5/14/09) at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln. Officiant: Reverend Paul Mitchell, Topeka, Kan. Memorials to the family to be designated at a later date. Visitation: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday with the family present from 6-8 p.m.; and 9 a.m. until service time Thursday, all at the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers: James Lockard; Cara Reichmuth & Adam Gotschall; Tria & Chris Pischel. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Condolences can be emailed to: [email protected]
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jon scott
May 13, 2009
cindy im sorry to here about your father, as my sister said its been awhile since we have seen each other, or any of the the old crew from everett, hope you are doing ok. if you get a chance give me a call 402-430-8555 jon
Chris & Tria Pischel
May 13, 2009
Don was a great guy, and a terrific husband, father and Grandfather. We are blessed to have gotten the chance to be a part of his life and he will be greatly missed. We love him dearly he shall remain in our hearts and thoughts forever.
The Family of Bob Kitchen, Sr.
May 13, 2009
Shirley, Pamela & Cynthia & Family; Please know that you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Don was a super nice guy!
Sara Scott-Schwartztrauber
May 12, 2009
Cindy
I'm sure that you don't remember me, but we were friends in Jr High, and you knew my brothers, Jon and Ray Scott, a little better than you knew me. It was around the time that you were good friends with Jill Brown. I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your father. We lost our mom last summer and it is a hard thing to go through. It will get a little easier as time goes on. Remember the good times, and keep the memories alive. Take care of yourself.
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