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EDWARD E. McDOWELL "Eddie"
Peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, January 20, 2020. Resident of Washington, DC. Devoted husband of the late Sandra McDowell; beloved father of Sherrie Benjamin and Angela McDowell; son of Elizabeth Robinson and the late David McDowell. Also survived by one sister, Diann Robinson; three brothers, Grover Robinson, Sr., Daniel Robinson and Alfred Robinson, Sr.; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at The Incarnation Catholic Church, 880 Eastern Ave. NE, Washington, DC. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Services by J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD McDOWELL
J. Sharon Lucas
January 22, 2024
Four years have gone by, but it seems like yesterday! My dear brother-in LOVE you are truly missed.
AMitchell
April 17, 2021
Ed(known@ FRB) was the hardest working man at the Board! Mild mannered and nice individual to know. Rest in Peace Ed
Sharon Lucas
January 22, 2021
Eddie, it is really hard to believe it has been a year. After selfishly wanting to you stay, I realize God knew best. He saw the pain, extended his hand, and peacefully guided back to my sister and your grandson Ryan. We just thank God that you did not have to witness this pandemic on this side. Forever, my BIG BROTHER!
February 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to Ed McDowell's family Rest in Peace Ed.You were a hardworking man for FRB! Angee Mitchell
J. Sharon Lucas
February 3, 2020
To my dearest brother-in-law (brother). I have questioned myself and wondered whether or not if I did enough! Did I make the doctors move fast enough? Was I sure about what I was hearing?
But, God has sent me the peace through my spirit telling me that I did all I could and it was simply your time. I knew Monday something was different but had I known it would be the last time I would lay eyes on you alive, I would have stayed longer!
As I traveled to your funeral last Thursday, I remembered the last time I would ever have you in my car for the final doctor's appointment on January 6, 2020. As I stood with you in the ER and said "I sure am hanging in there with you" and you said "you sure are." Then as always in your silent voice you said "THANK YOU!" Always thanking us for doing what family is supposed to do for one another.
Did not realize how hard communion Sunday would be for me until I stood up to serve and the tears started flowing. For it was the last thing Andre and I did on the 20th for you!
I love you and will miss you my dear brother - especially your calling and speaking to me in codes that I hardly ever could figure out!
Hoping you are with my sister - Sandra, my mom, dad, and your first grandbaby.
Your work here was done and boy did you WORK IT!
A void that will never again be filled but I know God has the masterplan. WELL DONE dear Eddie, well done!!
Love, Sharon
Bob Black
February 3, 2020
To Ed's Family,
I worked closely with Ed for all my years at the FRB in our statistics' years. Ed and I tested and supported the installation of Board STAR. My respect and true affection for Ed borders only on Pat Welch and Martha Bethea. Plus Ed supported all Districts with utmost professionalism and quality.
I will miss Ed so much and so will the Entire Statistics Function of the Federal Reserve. Good Bye my Friend. Bob Black
Regina Watson
January 30, 2020
Condolences on the loss of your loved one. Praying God's perfect love and peace for the family. Federal Reserve family.
Rhonda Powell
January 29, 2020
My prayers and condolences to the entire family. I had the pleasure to work with Ed at the FRB. He was truly a great friend and co-worker and will be missed. RIH
Angie Miller
January 29, 2020
My prayers for the the family. Sorry for your lost. Ed and I worked together at the federal reserve, and worked also on the RBC committee. He will be truly miss.
Nakia Lucas
January 29, 2020
My Prayers and condolences to Ed's family and friends. Ed was a rare and genuine person, who will be missed.
Vicki Long
January 29, 2020
Ed will be missed by the hand-dance community. Ever so friendly and willing to share his expertise. Sincere sympathy to the family.
David Moore
January 29, 2020
Ed was a "Fed famous" person. He was an expert on various systems and processes at the Board of Governors and helped my staff at the San Francisco Fed many, many times. He also worked with people at all the other Reserve Banks. Many times when people heard I was taking a trip to the Board, they would ask if Ed McDowell was still there. He really was Fed famous.
January 29, 2020
My good buddy. I will miss our conversations about the Wizards,jazz music and me bothering you about my RBC membership. May you continue to rest in peace.
Joyce Colbert Elliott
January 29, 2020
Condolences to the family of my fellow 1970 classmate Ed, a fellow Greenwave forever. May the family find peace, blessings and strength at this time of sorrow.
Yvonne Briscoe
January 29, 2020
Eddie, my dear friend, I will miss you, the fun we had line dancing and hand dancing. You gave lesson at the Board during our lunch hours, We thank you for that. You are so loved by the Board. You will always be in Crystal and my heart. Always Yvonne Briscoe from The Federal Reserve.
rev samuel nixon jr
January 29, 2020
To the family and friends of Ed McDowell,
May the depths of God's love, grace and mercy be your comfort, strength, and peace during this "challenging hour" of the passing of our dear brother and friend, Ed. You are in my prayers in a special way. Matthew 5
Juanetta Price
January 28, 2020
Ed's passing is truly a wakeup call. Colleagues for over 40 years and always a true gentleman. I recall Ed as a hand dance instructor at FRB and teaching me the basic steps. So sorry for your loss.
J Jolevare
January 28, 2020
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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