Timothy Allen McDowell Obituary (1980 - 2017)

Timothy Allen McDowell, 36, of rural Avilla, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born December 23, 1980, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne to Rick and Sharon (Edgar) McDowell. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1999. He participated in track, cross country, and wrestling. He was a ten year 4-H member and enjoyed showing cattle, riding dirt bikes, and working on cars. Surviving are his parents, Rick and Sharon McDowell of Green Township, Noble County; his sister, Trisha (Matt) Lee of Wauwatosa, WI; Grandmother, Carol J. Rediger of Auburn; a niece, Norah Lee of Wisconsin; and his beloved dog, Floyd. Preceding him in death were an infant brother, Todd Michael McDowell; grandparents, Bob and Mary Lou McDowell and Robert G. Edgar; and great grandparents Richard and Gladys Fankhauser and Vesta Franks. There will be a private family service. Arrangements by Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco Burial will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. Online condolence to the family are welcomed at www.sheetsandchilds.com