Angela Dowling

86, a resident of Tucson AZ since 1954, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18th, 2018 in Tucson. Angela was born November 7th, 1931 in St. Paul Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald W Dowling.

Angela worked at Sears for many years and then retired from the post office to travel around the United States with her husband. Angela loved traveling, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, table games, and humming birds; she was an all-around jack of all trades and a wonderful mother to 6 kids. Angela loved to feast at Red Lobster, made the best chicken and dumplings around, and loved Grampy’s famous spaghetti. Angela loved to sew doll clothes for the neighborhood kids and also make matching outfits for her 3 amazing daughters. Every year, Angela took part being the cookie chairman for girl scouts. Angela and Donn loved bowling leagues, bingo, and home poker games. Angela was very active in her church and many activities, such as helping out with the food cupboard. Angela had many adventures such as taking her family to California, the Grand Canyon, and on the train to Minnesota. Many of the grandkids had the opportunity to experience some traveling with Nana and Grampy as well. There have been so many memorable trips Angela has went on especially after retirement, Ang and Donn loaded up the astro van and hit all 50 states.

On Angela and Donn’s 40th wedding anniversary they took the family on a cruise to Jamaica along with some friends and extended family. Nana is the most amazing woman and role model anyone could have. She was a great leader to this family and will be missed!!

She is survived by her 6 children, Timothy, Patricia, Kevin (Nancy), Thomas (Brooke), Kathleen, Bridget, and sister in law Patty Sevcik. 15 grandchildren, Brandon (Melissa), Angela, Michelle (Dylan), Danielle, Kathleen (Paul), Shawn, Justin, Kevin (Kate), Stevie (Charity), Kennith (Samantha), Cassandra (RJ), Kelly, Jennifer (Julio), Kyle, and Zachary. 21 great-grandchildren Brett, Gwen, Alyssa, Julian, Ryder, Caleb, Natalie, Preslee, Dylan, Julian, Alistar, Frances, Alayah, Erikah, Jeremy, Andrew, Jordan, Kylie (arriving in December), Destiny, Laylah, and Logan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 7th 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms 5801 E Grant Rd., 85712. A Reception to follow immediately.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Casa De los Ninos, 1120 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705