Patricia Ann Dowling

July 18, 1929 - November 7, 2017

Patricia Ann “Peachie” Dowling, 88, of Benton Harbor, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 7, 2017 at the Harvest Home in Berrien Springs. Services celebrating her life will be at 11 a.m. on Wed. Nov. 15, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1965 Broadway, Benton Harbor. Private burial will be arranged by her family. You are invited to meet with family and friends on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, 1053 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the WELS Lutherans for Life. Please share memories, messages, or photos at www.florin.net. Patricia was born in South Haven on July 18, 1929 to Lewis E. and Nora E. (Reese) Dunn. She married George Dowling who preceded her in death. Patricia worked as a care giver for kids and adults in nursing homes and hospitals. Among the things that interested Patricia were the garden club, Sarett Nature Center and the DANK. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and enjoyed participating in the activities there. But most of all, Patricia cherished time spent with her family. Her family includes her son, James (Margie) Dowling of Benton Harbor; grandsons, Rev. Keegan Dowling of Orleans, Ontario, Brice Dowling of Kalamzoo, Brandon Dowling and Justin Dowling, both of Benton Harbor; and 7 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, Patricia was preceded by her sons, Patrick and Merle; and brothers, Robert and James.