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Larry Dowd, 69 of Jefferson, IA, passed away on January 2, 2021, surrounded by family. Memorial services for Larry Dowd, 69, of Jefferson, will be held at 10:30am Friday, January 8, 2021 at Central Christian Church, Jefferson, IA.
He was born to parents Joy and Patsy on December 12, 1951 in Jefferson. Larry graduated from Jefferson High School in 1970 and then attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA. Larry was known for his love of music. In high school he was a three time All-State music selection, winning the Lion's Club Arion Award in 1970. He also participated in baseball and wrestling. In college Larry was a member of the choir and show choir. After college Larry returned to Jefferson and held several jobs before accepting a position in 1979 with West Central Cooperative. For over 30 years he worked for them in Jefferson, Scranton and Ralston.
Throughout his life he continued to pursue his love for music. Larry served as choir director at Trinity Lutheran Church for 25 years, United Methodist Church for 2 years and Central Christian Church for 14 years. Larry was a member of the Greene County Singers and Greene County Community Players participating in several plays and musicals. He also enjoyed playing and singing Neil Diamond and John Denver songs on his guitar. Larry was well known for singing at weddings and funerals. He participated in the annual Christmas dessert concerts singing the Hallelujah Chorus with fellow Jefferson alumni and students. He was a member of the Sonshine Singers in Fort Dodge for 3 years.
In his retirement years, Larry enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending time with his grandchildren. You could often see him driving around in his yellow pickup with Hawkeye decals and Songboy license plate. He also worked part time for Hy-Vee and Dave Rasmussen.
In 2011 Larry met Laura Helmus, and quickly found they shared several passions including faith, music, golfing and grandchildren. In March of 2013, they were married on St. Patrick's Day.
Larry is survived by his wife Laura of Jefferson, IA. Two sons Aaron Dowd and Michael Dowd. of Jefferson, IA. Two daughters, Kelly (Mike) Potter and Nikki (Richie) Mulbrook of Ankeny, IA.
The memorial service will be live-streamed on the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home Facebook page. Live streaming will begin a few minutes prior to the start of the service. You do not need a pass word. Click the link below to connect to the Slininger-Schroeder Face Book page.
https://www.facebook.com/SliningerSchroederFuneralHome/?view_public_for=105863521139107
Larry Dowd, 69 of Jefferson, IA, passed away on January 2, 2021, surrounded by family. Memorial services for Larry Dowd, 69, of Jefferson, will be held at 10:30am Friday, January 8, 2021 at Central Christian Church, Jefferson, IA.
He was born to parents Joy and Patsy on December 12, 1951 in Jefferson. Larry graduated from Jefferson High School in 1970 and then attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA. Larry was known for his love of music. In high school he was a three time All-State music selection, winning the Lion's Club Arion Award in 1970. He also participated in baseball and wrestling. In college Larry was a member of the choir and show choir. After college Larry returned to Jefferson and held several jobs before accepting a position in 1979 with West Central Cooperative. For over 30 years he worked for them in Jefferson, Scranton and Ralston.
Throughout his life he continued to pursue his love for music. Larry served as choir director at Trinity Lutheran Church for 25 years, United Methodist Church for 2 years and Central Christian Church for 14 years. Larry was a member of the Greene County Singers and Greene County Community Players participating in several plays and musicals. He also enjoyed playing and singing Neil Diamond and John Denver songs on his guitar. Larry was well known for singing at weddings and funerals. He participated in the annual Christmas dessert concerts singing the Hallelujah Chorus with fellow Jefferson alumni and students. He was a member of the Sonshine Singers in Fort Dodge for 3 years.
In his retirement years, Larry enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending time with his grandchildren. You could often see him driving around in his yellow pickup with Hawkeye decals and Songboy license plate. He also worked part time for Hy-Vee and Dave Rasmussen.
In 2011 Larry met Laura Helmus, and quickly found they shared several passions including faith, music, golfing and grandchildren. In March of 2013, they were married on St. Patrick's Day.
Larry is survived by his wife Laura of Jefferson, IA. Two sons Aaron Dowd and Michael Dowd. of Jefferson, IA. Two daughters, Kelly (Mike) Potter and Nikki (Richie) Mulbrook of Ankeny, IA.
The memorial service will be live-streamed on the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home Facebook page. Live streaming will begin a few minutes prior to the start of the service. You do not need a pass word. Click the link below to connect to the Slininger-Schroeder Face Book page.
https://www.facebook.com/SliningerSchroederFuneralHome/?view_public_for=105863521139107
