1951
Donnita
2023
Donnita Mickle Dowden
July 24, 1951 — August 2, 2023
On August 2, 2023 our beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt went home to be with the Lord.
Donnita Dowden was born to Milborn and Ruth Mickle on July 24, 1951 along with her twin sister Juanita in Myrtle Creek, Or. She was raised in Winston, Olalla, and Dillard, Or. Until her family moved to Susanville, Ca. in 1964. In 1965, when she was graduating the 8th grade, Chester (her husband) saw her and told his mom "I'm going to marry that girl someday." Three years later in May 1968 they started dating. On November 16, 1968 God blessed them both when they said I do. They were blessed with three children, and made their home in Susanville.
Donnita is survived by her husband Chester (also known as lovely) of 55 years, daughters Tammy Dowden, Dayle Barr, and son Chad Bowden and his wife Sheryl. Grandchildren Paige Dowden and Kurtis, Austin Dowden and Sabien, Trevor Dowden and Tegan, Kimbaree Linderman and Tehrance, and Dixie Irwin. Great grandchildren Willow, Octavia, Delilah, with two more on their way Archer and Wander.
She is also survived by her brother Greg Mickle and husband Jerry, Danita Gruzensky and husband Willis as well as two other sisters. Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She may be gone from this earth, but never from our hearts. It's not good bye....it's til we meet again.
Services are to be held November 4, 2023 12:00pm at the Winston Missionary Baptist Church. 130 NW Cary Street Winston, Or, with a potluck to follow.
Donnita Dowden was born to Milborn and Ruth Mickle on July 24, 1951 along with her twin sister Juanita in Myrtle Creek, Or. She was raised in Winston, Olalla, and Dillard, Or. Until her family moved to Susanville, Ca. in 1964. In 1965, when she was graduating the 8th grade, Chester (her husband) saw her and told his mom "I'm going to marry that girl someday." Three years later in May 1968 they started dating. On November 16, 1968 God blessed them both when they said I do. They were blessed with three children, and made their home in Susanville.
Donnita is survived by her husband Chester (also known as lovely) of 55 years, daughters Tammy Dowden, Dayle Barr, and son Chad Bowden and his wife Sheryl. Grandchildren Paige Dowden and Kurtis, Austin Dowden and Sabien, Trevor Dowden and Tegan, Kimbaree Linderman and Tehrance, and Dixie Irwin. Great grandchildren Willow, Octavia, Delilah, with two more on their way Archer and Wander.
She is also survived by her brother Greg Mickle and husband Jerry, Danita Gruzensky and husband Willis as well as two other sisters. Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She may be gone from this earth, but never from our hearts. It's not good bye....it's til we meet again.
Services are to be held November 4, 2023 12:00pm at the Winston Missionary Baptist Church. 130 NW Cary Street Winston, Or, with a potluck to follow.
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