Marjorie May Dowdy

battle with Alzheimer’s.

Marjorie was born on October 28, 1943 to Matthies and Miriam (Strauch) Ley in Greeley, Colorado. She developed a strong work ethic as a child working in the fields alongside her parents in rural Hudson, Colorado. She is survived by her sister Marilyn (Don) Beckel and Martin (Chris) Ley. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1961 and in that same year married her husband, Tony Dowdy, whom she preceded in death. Marjorie and Tony raised four children. She is survived by her daughters Shelly (David) Schooling and Rhonda (Mike) Whistance and son Troy (April) Dowdy. She was predeceased by her daughter Sharon Dowdy. Marjorie had six grandchildren: Dallan Whistance, Taylor (Austin) Ethridge, Bryson (Ivannie) Whistance, Brooke Dowdy, Bronson Dowdy and Breanne Dowdy. She was happy to recently meet her first great grandchild, Bodan Whistance, born to Bryson and Ivannie Whistance.

Marjorie was a founding member of Fourway Baptist Church where she enjoyed worship, Bible study and volunteering her time. Marjorie and Tony established their own dairy farm in 1971, and continued to run the dairy for 21 years. She took a great deal of pride in her work, and she earned a reputation for her tireless attention to detail and cleanliness. As her children became older, Marge decided to begin a 2nd career as a flight attendant at the age of 41. She worked for the next 22 years with Frontier, Continental and United Airlines, and loved traveling.

A service and celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, March 29th at 10:30 a.m. at Fourway Baptist Church. A light meal will be provided following the service. A private family interment will be held on Thursday, March 30th.

Serving as pallbearers are Dallan Whistance, Bryson Whistance, Bronson Dowdy, Mike Whistance, David Schooling and Austin Ethridge.