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Richard Downs Obituary
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Kathryn Dobbins Mori (Wainscoat)
January 18, 2019
I am so sorry to learn of Dicks passing . The godly man I knew must be rejoicing with his Jesus. I am blessed to have known Him and Jeane. They both were a great influence in my life to know and follow God .
I was lucky enough to have Mr Downs, or as us kids called him "Mr Ups" for 6th grade in 1982... he was a gentle giant.
Shawna Spaulding
January 16, 2019
Bobbi (nee Swinn)
January 4, 2019
I wish I had told Mr Downs how much he inspired me and how much I looked up to him as a person and teacher. I had a lot of respect for him. It's strange how they are simply our "teacher" and we know nothing of the noble lives they live.
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Rob Roesner
January 1, 2019
Mr. Downs made an impression on me at S.V. School. He was soft spoken and a wonderful mentor to many of us that were lucky enough to have had his as a teacher. I followed in his footsteps teaching and coaching for 50 years. Thank you Dick Downs.
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