Obituary for John Christopher Dowling
John Dowling
August 5th, 1954 - Saturday, November 16th, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, John Christopher Dowling of Calgary, Alberta. He passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy.
John was a devoted family man, and was ever present in the lives of his beloved wife Beverly Ann, his three children Michelle (Matthew) Lakie, Alisha, and Christopher, and three grandchildren Ford, Heathcliff, and Mila. He is also survived by his sisters Maureen (Ross) Ruddick, Sheila (Mark) Gordienko, and Sandy (Phil) Blake. John was pre-deceased by his parents Christopher and Evelyn Dowling.
John grew up in Victoria, British Columbia and graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. John had a passion for sports, particularly playing squash and being a member of The Jesters, and in the 1970s competed at the national level with Team Canada. John met the love of his life Beverly Ann in 1977, married in 1979, and they embarked on a new journey by moving to Calgary.
John had an entrepreneurial spirit in commercial and residential real estate development. He also mentored his children in the family business. His passion for sports was evident as he always had a game on, especially the Calgary Flames. He loved to travel the world and enjoyed trying new restaurants, good food, and red wines. One of his favorite places was Scottsdale, Arizona where John & Bev spent several winters.
John will especially be remembered for his kindness and generosity to family and friends, and a true gentleman by all who knew him.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral (18 Ave SW, Calgary, AB) on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm, with reception immediately following in the St. Mary’s Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to Alcove – Addiction Recovery for Women.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of John please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.
August 5th, 1954 - Saturday, November 16th, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, John Christopher Dowling of Calgary, Alberta. He passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy.
John was a devoted family man, and was ever present in the lives of his beloved wife Beverly Ann, his three children Michelle (Matthew) Lakie, Alisha, and Christopher, and three grandchildren Ford, Heathcliff, and Mila. He is also survived by his sisters Maureen (Ross) Ruddick, Sheila (Mark) Gordienko, and Sandy (Phil) Blake. John was pre-deceased by his parents Christopher and Evelyn Dowling.
John grew up in Victoria, British Columbia and graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. John had a passion for sports, particularly playing squash and being a member of The Jesters, and in the 1970s competed at the national level with Team Canada. John met the love of his life Beverly Ann in 1977, married in 1979, and they embarked on a new journey by moving to Calgary.
John had an entrepreneurial spirit in commercial and residential real estate development. He also mentored his children in the family business. His passion for sports was evident as he always had a game on, especially the Calgary Flames. He loved to travel the world and enjoyed trying new restaurants, good food, and red wines. One of his favorite places was Scottsdale, Arizona where John & Bev spent several winters.
John will especially be remembered for his kindness and generosity to family and friends, and a true gentleman by all who knew him.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral (18 Ave SW, Calgary, AB) on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm, with reception immediately following in the St. Mary’s Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to Alcove – Addiction Recovery for Women.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of John please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.