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Harriet McDowell Obituary
Harriet P. McDowell, 80, St. Augustine, passed away at Bayview where she had lived for the past six years on July 29, 2010.
Harriet was born to Capt. John and Celia Russell in Key West, Fla.
She owned and operated a construction cleaning company for many years and recently served as the president of the Resident's Committee at Bayview. The most important part of Harriet's life was her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and always remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Harriet is survived by two sons, Thomas and Jeffrey McDowell; three daughters, Patricia Ann Wilbert, Janice Siegel and April Tamboles; sister, Pamela McFarland; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
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Pat
March 7, 2023
Mom, it has been so long but seems just like yesterday. Miss you and dad everyday. Carrie says I look so much like you. Hope your having fun with Gator. Tell him I will be there soon. Love you so much
april tamboles
July 29, 2020
mom. i cant believe it has been so long ago and it seems like yesterday you left us. i think about you always and i know you and dad are watching me cause i wouldnt of been able to go through my cancer and daily life without you both with me. everyone sais im just like you and im proud of that.sometimes i feel you near people think im crazy but i believe. i love you and miss you both so much. thank you for making me the person i am.
april tamboles
July 28, 2011
well mom its almost a year and it just feels like eternity. i miss you and miss still talking to you everyday on the phone, weve had so much fun together, tell dad im still fishing... hope yall are happy and like what you see from up there.. i and the rest of us miss you two both very much .i love you both.april
Tom & Kathy McDowell
July 28, 2011
It will soon a year since we lost you..I think of you so often. So many times I have shared my hopes and tears with you this past year. We love and miss you. Give Ray a hug from your son and I.
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siegel
July 27, 2011
Its almost a year but seems like yesterday.i talk to you and hope you hear me.love and miss you so much everyday your in my thoughts.love you and dad,miss you both so much.love jan
August 25, 2010
janice siegel
August 18, 2010
MOM I think about you all the time. You were always there for me. I miss you so much. I know your ok now and you and dad are together.You will always be here with me. Your Rose,I LOVE YOU, JAN,
Kathy Dove
August 6, 2010
Harriet, I just wanted to thank you for letting us be a part of your life. I know my family is better for the experience of knowing and sharing time with you. We will miss you.. I also wanted to thank you for giving my brother your love and also your terrific daughter and the rest of the family. Again we are better people for knowing you and your family. Well I hope you are happy and having fun.
Love and Miss you.
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Carrie Phillips
August 6, 2010
Grandma.... You mean more to me than words can express... You helped me through so much...You are truly an amazing woman.. I love you Grandma and miss you very much.
Miss you!
Ashley McDowell
August 2, 2010
Grandma, I love you very much! & sometimes it feels as if you were standing rite by me guiding me! I will never forget the good or the bad times! I wish you were still here!
Love always, Ashley <3
april tamboles
August 2, 2010
mom, you were my friend and best mother anyone could have. i miss you and always will be in my heart.you and dad are together now. hope yall here my voice.I love you.
mom&me forever
april tamboles
August 2, 2010
Kathy McDowell
August 1, 2010
I will truely miss her. She was a good friend and a very special mother in law. I will miss our special talks..
patricia wilbert
August 1, 2010
Mom,
I miss you already. You now have peace and no more worry. Just know you wll always be a part of me as I love you very much. Your Angel, Pat
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