Vivian D. "Pat" Dowell, age 92, of Longton, Kansas, passed away on September 21, 2025 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Pat was born on January 9, 1933 in Winterset, Iowa, the daughter of Leslie Wayne and Gertrude Myrtle (Hope) Mapes.
After graduating high school, she married Robert J. Dowell on June 32, 1951. Pat and Robert were married for 64 years until his death on October 8, 2015. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family, their home, and providing a strong devotion of love and faith to God. She took her faith in God very seriously. She devoted time daily to read her Bible while learning the meaning and origin to each of the scriptures. She was active in helping with Bible studies and Bible School.
At a young age, Pat believed in family unity. She was active as a Den Mother for many years while her children were in scouts. She encouraged the neighborhood kids to get together and play while always having cookies and snacks. She began setting up annual family reunions that have been camping traditions for decades, and the next scheduled camp was planned for this coming weekend. Pat will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her four children, Donald (Cathy) Dowell of Wichita, Kansas, Douglas (Stephanie) Dowell of Longton, Kansas, Marcia (Kenton) Baughman of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Mitch (Kandy) Dowell of Longton, Kansas; 15 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded by her parents; her husband, Robert; a son, David; and a brother, Leland Mapes.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Elk City, Kansas with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Longton Cemetery in Longton, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested to the church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)