Etta Dowds Obituary
She was also preceded in death by 5 siblings and 2 daughters, Dana Dowds and Tricia DeMoss.
She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Simpson of Hanna City; two grandchildren, Jessica Bridgman of New York and Joshua Dunbar of Bellvue; and 6 great grandchildren, Emilie and Cali Simpson, Laila Dunbar, Hayley Bridgman, and Natalya and Elianna Batchelder.
Etta dedicated her life to caring for her family and especially loved being a grandma and great grandma. She enjoyed bowling at Bowl-Mor Bowling Lanes and took great joy in fishing, flower gardening, and being outdoors.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
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