Mary Elizabeth Dow
October 18, 1936 - January 28, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Mary E. Dow, age 76, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Belmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Oct. 18, 1936, in Elmira, New York, the daughter of Manuel and Rebecca (Beardsley) Elkin. Mary married Robert Dow on June 29, 1956, in St. Clair Shores, Mich. She loved music and was a well-known pianist throughout the state. She also enjoyed cross-stitch and needlepoint. Mary is survived by her husband of 57 years, Reverend Robert Dow; sons, Dale (Janet) Dow, David (Carmelina Rivera) Dow, Jonathan (Kim) Dow, and Brian (Karin) Dow; ten grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Paul Elkin. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, with the Rev. Gerald Marsden presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, and also from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, and also from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, with the Rev. Gerald Marsden presiding.
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Barbara Ager
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What joy Mary had as she sat down at the banquet table prepared just for her. I can imagine all the souls that she led to the Lord that have gone on before her singing with the angels as her entertainment. And her Savior, Jesus,
with open arms, taking the time to walk and talk with her as he did with Adam and Eve in the garden. But, I also know there are the rest of you. You will miss this wife, this mother, this grandmother and you will remember her life and the love that was a part of your relationship with her. There will be those sad moments because you are human, but there will be the knowing that she is planning with Jesus the next great party in Heaven that involves the Dow family and it too will be perfect.
Mary and her family have been intertwined with my family, Calvary and Grace church families, the Christian School and I still find it a joy to know what is going on as you all continue to serve the Lord.
Know that I will be praying for you all on Sat. Please keep in touch. Barbara
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George & Kathy Thode
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Brother Bob: Our sympathies are with you and your family. Mary and Kathy's mom (Frances) entered the heavenly gates the same day. We can rejoice that they were promoted to a higher plane, and bide our time till we are with theem. Our love is with you George & Kathy Thode
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Allan Glad
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Brian and family
My sympathies to you and your family.May God give you strength at this time.She is with her Father now the place we all want to be.
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Dave & Jan Cattanach
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It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to worship with and to get to know the Dows at First Baptist Church in Waunakee. Mary had a special love for the Lord that wss evident in her piano playing at services and as we talked with her. How wonderful it is to know that she is indeed rejoicing with our Lord and made whole again. Bob, we prayed for you and Mary this morning not knowing she had gone to her eternal home. We will pray for you and the family now as you grieve.
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julia Gonzalez
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Dear Pastor& family, Remembering you in our prayers & asking God to comfort your hearts at this time.We will always think of Mary &how she touched our lives as our children were growing up together.Remembering what a good example she was by her testimony for the Lord.She is playing beautiful music up there!!,God bless you all !! Julia Gonzalez & family!
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Zoe Yamani
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David and the Dow Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing.
The loss of one's mother is by far the saddest event of anyone's lifetime. There is just no other loss that measures up to this one. We join in with everyone who knew your mom in wishing you peace and comfort as you face this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
Please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family."
The Yamani Family,
Zoe, Shaheen and Sayuri