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John Dowell Obituary

A brain tumor took the life of John Dowell of Roseville on June 1st. He is survived by his mother Dorie Dowell, Roseville, CA; his partner of 12 years Mimi Adell, Roseville; brothers Ron (Arlene), Grant's Pass, OR, and Bob (Deb), Granite Bay, CA; nephews James (Courtney) Elk Grove, CA and Jack, Roseville. He was a 1981 graduate of Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, and a 1985 graduate of CSU, Chico. John was a graphic designer who loved hiking the Sierras and Kayaking Lake Tahoe. A Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held at a later date. He will always be in our hearts.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 25, 2019.

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Mimi Adell

October 20, 2019

I love and will miss you John always and forever. You were the love of my life and I'll always hold on to your memory and so many things we shared together. ❤❤❤

Rick Ebel

August 4, 2019

My condolences to the Dowell's Family and Friends. John will be missed by all who knew him. I also went to Mira Loma high school and considered Jon to be one of my closest friends. We stayed in contact up until about 4-5 years ago. John was probably the most creative person I've known and even designed the company logo for a business I started years ago. Very articulate and detailed in anything he did. We had a lot of fun together going to concerts and playing racquetball, trips to Tahoe. The stories I could tell. I will miss him and deepest condolences to Mimi who he thought the world of and his brother Bob who is also a friend of mine from Mira loma days. The pick I'm adding is of a sailing trip with John to Angel Island many years ago.

June 25, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10

June 25, 2019

My condolences to the Dowell family and friends for your loss. May God's promise found at John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

June 25, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Dowell. Rely on the God of Peace to help you through this trying time. He will make you strong. (1 Peter 5:10)

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