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Dorothy Dowden

June 21, 1923 — November 27, 2020

Aurora

Dorothy Howell Dowden, age 97, passed away peacefully November 27, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado.

She was born to Paul and Lucile Howell on June 21, 1923 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Dorothy was a skilled coloratura soprano and studied vocal music at The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in history at Beloit College.

On August 24, 1946, Dorothy married Ronald Dowden. Ron’s military career stationed them in various locations including Green Bay, Spokane, Chicago, and Oslo, Norway. In 1963, Aurora, Colorado became their permanent home. Dorothy’s love of music, reading, and writing continued throughout her life. She spent many joyful years singing in her church choir. An avid traveler, Dorothy and her husband enjoyed many years of traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Saunders [Lane], two grandchildren, six great-grandsons, many nieces and nephews, and her brother, James Howell.

A family service is pending.

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