Annie was born 100% Scotch on March 2, 1923 in Miles City, MT to Kenneth and Katie (McRae) MacKerlich. She arrived at the Family Sheep Ranch on Sheep Creek (between Forsyth and Colstrip) via horse and wagon. This is where she was raised and learned to shoot rattlesnakes, ride horseback, walk to and from school, and raise a garden. Annie survived the 30´s, attended Country School and then High School in Colstrip where she graduated in just 3 years. She excelled in running track and playing basketball at a lean 5´8" and 126 lbs. She worked one summer at Ma Perkins Cafeé in Cook City, MT.
On November 1, 1942, Annie was married to Floyd Dowlin in Helena, MT. They lived in Texas, Colstrip, Dillon, Butte, Whitehall, and in 1966 they settled in Forsyth at the ranch on Armells Creek. While living in Butte, Annie was a member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge. She was a wonderful Den Mother and had fond memories of working with the Cub Scouts. She loved her children and did her best by doing a variety of jobs to take care of her family. One of her favorite jobs was as a bookkeeper at the TV cable company. Her memory was like a record book, always remembering everyone´s birthdays and making sure everyone received a birthday card. She enjoyed raising chickens and loved watching her beautiful peacocks. Annie´s last years were hampered by macular degeneration. She enjoyed visiting with friends,phone calls and audio books, sometimes staying up all night listening to them.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her infant son Dale and son Charles Douglas (Doug).
She is survived by her children, Sandy Dowlin, Kerry (Bob) Downing, Wanda Dowlin, Buck Dowlin and Robin Dowlin, as well as her sister Mary Margaret Cross, 13 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a charity of donor´s choice.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 10:00-5:00pm in the chapel at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:00am in the chapel at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT.
Burial will follow in the family lot of the Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth, MT
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT have been entrusted with these arrangements.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00
Wednesday October 19, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00
Wednesday October 19, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Wally and Shirley Cockerham says
We didn’t know Annie, but her daughter Sandy and granddaughter Dana are dear friends of ours. Knowing them Annie must have been a wonderful person. Bon voyage, Annie,. Hope we can meet on the other side.
Mary Buettner Geiger says
Buck, Wanda, Raylynn and the entire Dowlin family: I was so sorry to read of the passing of your mother and grandmother. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary and family
TJ Cape says
We will miss Annabelle a lot. She was a wealth of history. We always enjoyed out visits. We really miss her eggs! May she rest in peace. Love, TJ & familly
Kenny & Karen Rogers says
Annie was one of a kind. She had a great sense of humor. I loved listening to her stories of the pranks her son’s played on her. They broke the mold when she was born. We will miss her. And I sure wish I would have come and visted her before it was to late. Life should not be so busy that we can’t take the time.
Pat Corbin says
Wanda so sorry to hear about your mother. I know it is never esy to lose a loved one.
Jennifer & Gary Schanck says
You are in our thoughts and prayers Wanda. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed.
Kelly (Cartwright) Handley says
I’m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. I grew up with most of her children and know how hard it is to lose your Mom!
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Wanda, So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. If Floyd makes it home, give him a hug for me and let him know how sorry I am for his loss also. Thinking of you!
Bobbi Vannattan says
My boys and I dearly loved visiting with your mother on our trips to the ranch. Some of my best pies came from eggs she had gathered and sent to town for us. We will truly miss her. You are all in out thoughts and prayers.
With loving memories,
Bobbi, Ashlee, Paden and Steven Vannattan and Thomas Dean Bell
kerry and bob says
We love you mom and wish you a happy journey. you are going to be missed greatly!!!
Judy Fleming says
Wanda, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathe Hecht Smith says
To the Dowlin Family,
May your warm memories and good times be a source of comfort to you during this difficult time…….
In Deepest Sympathy
The Hecht Family3
Jackson Craig says
My very sincere condolence to you and your family for your loss of a wonderful mother and lady in your life. The wonderful moments and memories listening to her during the ranch and/or office visits of the vast history and knowledge shared and proud of her adult children addition to her animals. My Sympathy Thoughts to You again.
Punky Mann says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless
Keith and Brenda Stabelfeldt says
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, Wanda. We will be thinking of you. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Love and Blessings!
Red & Martha Allison says
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother our thoughts and prayers are with you
Betty Miller Fulton says
Anne was one of the kindest and strongest women I had the pleasure of knowing. I am so blessed to have had her influence on my life as a teenager and young adult. To this day when I walk into my barnyard I think of her and smile. My condolences to the Dowlin family.
wendy reger zetko says
many good memories so sorry to hear this news