Michael McDowell, 42, known to most of us as "Mikey" was killed in a horrific accident last Wednesday night, June 6th.

I'm sure Mikey would have never thought that stepping out of his disabled car, looking for gas, would be his last steps.  Unfortunately for him, they were.

His parents and siblings now need to take those next steps to do something they've never imagined they would have to do, make final arrangements for their son, their brother, to be laid to rest at such a young age.  

Mike attended Conrad Weiser High school.  Throughout highschool and adult life, Mike had a large group of friends from all different walks of life.  He was man, a friend, with an enormous heart. He would have given the shirt off his back for anyone.  Even in death, he continued to give to others.  He felt organ donation was so important when that "time came".   Again, unfortunately for Mike and his family, that "time" came entirely too soon. His parents followed his wishes and utilized the "Gift of Life" organ donation program during this most difficult time.  There is not much consoling a parent when their child is tragically killed, but it helps his family to know that Mikey will live on forever in someone else.  Mikes donation to the Gift of Life program has helped 100+
People that are in need of some sort of serious medical procedure or a transplant.  


Since he was young, Mike was always very kind to anyone and everyone.  So many people in the area knew Mike and the McDowell family.  If you didn't personally know Mike, you probably knew, or were friends with one of his sisters, Heather and Kelly, or his brother Nick.  His parents, Mac & Marcia were always the most kindest and caring parents.  So many of us found comfort and times of great joy in their home. 

Mac and Marcia always made it know that their door was open to anyone that needed help or just needed to talk.  Thats who this family was and thats why Mike was the caring person he was, because he grew up in this family.

Michael's death opened alot of people's eyes to how fragile life is. One wrong move, one wrong choice can change your life forever.  We never know when one day will be our last.  Please go home and hug your family and please keep the McDowell family in your thoughts and prayers.  Please pray to give them strength and guidence to endure this most difficult time in their life.   

At the time when only grieving should be at the forefront of his family's mind,  they now also have the worries of Mikes final funeral expenses.  Unfortunately,  Mike did not have a life insurance policy.  As we all put things off, we say to ourselves..I'll get to that soon, almost like, we think we have all the time in the world.   That wasn't the case for Mike. 

Please find it in your heart to help the McDowell family during this incredibly difficult time in their life.  Any sort of donation towards Mikes final expenses would be so helpful to his family.  
Please know that every donation will be appreciated from the bottom of their hearts.