Alan Mcdowell

Alan McDowell passed away on June 28, 2024 at his home in Parker Kansas.

Alan was born December 23, 1957 in Garnett Kansas, the second of five children born to David Eldon McDowell and Sue Ann Sutton McDowell Crum.

Alan grew up and attended Osawatomie schools where he graduated in 1975.

Just a few short years later Alan met Rita Jean Lawrence of Hillsdale. Depending on who you asked, Alan and Rita were married on November 5, 1982 in Paola Kansas (Alan would have been the one to ask if you were wondering). They later settled in Parker, Kansas. Together they raised two sons. Dustin Lee Lawrence and Jeremy Alan McDowell

Alan Worked hard to provide for his family, many of those years working the third shift.

In his free time, he enjoyed watching westerns, keeping up with current events- NewsMax, and spending time with his closest friends and family. He was an avid hunter and loved tinkering with his vehicles. Some would say he had two loves in his life, Rita and his “88” Ford F150.

Alan & Rita retired from working in 2022. Together they took pleasure in day trips on a whim.

Alan was preceded in death by his Father Eldon, Mother Sue, His grandparents and his beloved niece Melissa Kitchen.

Alan was survived by his wife Rita McDowell, His sons Dustin (Cassandra) Lawrence Ottawa Ks, Jeremy (Jennifer) McDowell Garnett Ks, Brother Steve (Betty) McDowell Springhill Ks, Sister Starla (Mike) Hughes LaGrange Il, Sister Misty (Randy) Kitchen Osawatomie Ks and Brother Ronnie (Theresa) McDowell Hendersonville Tn. Those who were blessed to be his Grandchildren: Cole, Max, Nathan, Nickolas, Nolan, Taylor, Phoebe. Many nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made in his name to: Operation Wildlife, Inc (OWL Wildlife Rehabilitation in Linwood, KS), c/o Eddy Birchard Funeral Home, 203 Main Street, Osawatomie, Ks 66064