Harry Castell Downs

Harry Castell Downs Schererville/Glen Park Harry Castell Downs, age 84, of Schererville, formerly of Glen Park, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at his home. He is survived by his wife and dearest friend, Katherine Anderson Downs. Children: Melissa Downs, Amy Propst, Shawn Downs, Jean (Bob) Fulayter, Kathy (Stan) Bafia, Richard (Pat) Anderson, the late Mark (Joy) Anderson and the late Ronald Anderson; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Greg Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, January 2, 2004 from 3 to 8 p.m at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 S. Cline Ave., (one mile south of Rt 30), Schererville, Indiana. Harry was a retired supervisor at U.S. Steel Gary Works Rail Mill, a member of the Suncrest Christian Church, a life member of the Lowell VFW Post 6841, Army veteran receiving the Purple Heart Good conduct Medal, European, African Middle East Service Medal with three Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead. He graduated from McKinley High School in Washington D.C., class of 1938 and attended Maryland University 1940-41. Harry was also an avid golfer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Suncrest Christian Church Flag Memorial Fund. For information, please call 219-365-9554.