Mary Jane McDow Sowers, 79, passed away Tuesday April 5, 2011 in Alamogordo, NM. although born in Wichita, May 26, 1931, she grew up outside Eureka, KS, and attended the Tonovey School. Mary worked for years at WesCon and Tweco before retiring and moving to NM. in 1990. She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by: her loving husband Virgil of 38 years, her youngest brother; Bill (Diane) McDow of Longton, KS, son; Harry (Jackie) Maloney of Augusta, KS, daughters; Donna Eargle of Tampla, FL, Gloria (Jeff) Ford of South Haven, KS, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren as well as many loving family members and friends. She had a passion for life, was energetic, and fun loving. She enjoyed gardening in her beautiful rose and flower gardens, spending time with family and friends also traveling, hunting and fishing in their RV. Cremation and memorial occurred in New Mexico. A celebration of life will take place at the Hillside Funeral Home West, 2929 W. 13th St. Wichita, KS at 10:00 AM Tuesday August 2, 2011. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 818 N. Emporia Ste. 100, Wichita, KS 67214 in her memory.
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