Floyd (Buck) Edward Dowlin, 67, of Forsyth, MT, passed on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home peacefully from natural causes.
Buck was born in Butte, Montana, September 13, 1952 to Floyd Ed Dowlin Jr. and Annie (Mackerlich) Dowlin.
After graduating from Forsyth High School, Buck joined the Marine Corps where earned the “Sharpshooter Badge” before being honorably discharged in 1972. Following, he had many careers working for local farms and ranches, driving truck, operating heavy equipment at Peabody Coal Mine and Western Energy. All while working the family ranch along Armells Creek near Forsyth. He welcomed family and friends to the ranch riding horses, branding, and hunting. He enjoyed taking young people out to shoot their first deer. He loved spending time outdoors with family and friends hunting, camping, fishing, and riding motorcycles.
Buck was an original cowboy known for his sense of humor, generosity and storytelling.
He married Cory Crosser on January 25, 1975 in Forsyth, MT. On March 28, 1977, a blizzardy day, they welcomed their daughter, Amber.
He is survived by his daughter Amber (Dowlin) Haff, grandsons Dillon and Caden Haff, sister Sandee Dowlin, numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Dale MacKerlich, Doug Dowlin, Robin Dowlin, Kerry Downing and Wanda Dowlin.
He will be missed by many and free of pain as he watches over us in heaven.
Funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday September 2, 2020 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT.
In lieu of flower, send donations to your favorite charity.
Service Schedule
Visitation
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday September 2, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday September 2, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Lori Ferguson Reierson says
What a good friend to my sister and our family. You will be missed
Sue Ferguson Kaluza says
Buck was a great classmate and friend. He will be missed by many!!
Sue Kaluza says
Buck was a great classmate and friend. He will be missed by many!!
Tera says
You were a wonderful friend to our family. You’ll be missed.
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
You will be missed by many, you were a wonderful person. You were like a Uncle to me. I will miss you.
Mike and Paula Childers says
Sorry to hear about Buck. He was always up for making you laugh with his wry sense of humor. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Carol Moore says
Buck had a heart of gold. He will be missed by many.
Dwayne Albertson says
I fell for many of his stories!! Never a dull moment.
Buck certainly made life interesting.
My condolences to the family.
RIP, my friend.
Karen L. Rogers says
So sorry for your loss. Kenny and I enjoyed Buck for many years. I loved to hear the story and pranks he would play on his Mom. Several of them come to mind as I am writing this.
Kenny and Karen Rogers
Callie clark says
Rip my friend thank for what you did for my family. I love the stories of you shooting a deer off your porch in your underwear…. It always makes me laugh
Barb Rolston says
Buck was a big old marshmallow wrapped in bull hide plus a little bull headed and full of b.s. Out of pain and riding free now. RIP old friend
Cindy Schedel says
They don’t make them like Buck anymore!
He was one of a kind always kept me laughing during our visits at Deluxe Motors.
RIP buddy.
My condolences to the family.
Julia Ferguson says
Buck will be missed by many great friend to the family
Gerry Tallent says
Well Buck now you are out of pain. Rest In Peace I will never forget you or the good times we had. My prayers are with your family.
Peggy Redman says
I first met the Dowlin family 48 years ago. They accepted me as one of their own from the very beginning. I referred to Buck as “Brother Buck.” I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt he would have my back no matter the situation. He loved to tease me at every opportunity he had to do that. When I would blush at something he said, his come back was, “Gee, Peg you know I love you.” Rest in peace Brother. I will always miss you. Thanks for the memories.
Brenda Potts says
R I P and blessings to your family
Geneva Biery
Brenda Potts
Coralei Kluver says
Oh Buck..you were one of those guys that becomes a legend in your community. I dont think you even realized the unique role you played on west armells creek. I have so many crazy memories of you saying and doing funny things and just being yourself. Your heart was big even though sometimes you struggled with how to show that. I’m sorry I didnt get to talk to you last Christmas but I still have the giant teddy bear you gave me. I’m so glad you can rest now. Love you and your family.
Penni Johnson Berg says
My condolences to the family, RIP Cowboy, may you always ride with the Ghost riders in the sky. You will be greatly missed, to many memories of you to even list here, brandings, Colstrip, parties etc, loved you. Ride free.
Karen Morgan says
Buck you will missed. I have so many fond & fun memories of our friendship. I do know that you`re not in pain anymore. Rest in peace, Buck. Love to all your family.
Ronald Morgan says
Well old pard I’m having a hard time with this. Been thinking of the interesting times we had. I am going to miss you but I’m happy your not miserable anymore. Be seeing you. Goodbye.
Randy and Cora Stennerson says
Sorry to hear of Bucks passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Gena Brown says
Going to miss you Buck Dowlin!!! Thanks for the lunches and laughs!!
Bill and Jody Wallick says
Sorry to hear of Buck’s passing. He was one in a million and will be missed.
Karson Kluver says
Well Cuz, For once I don’t know what to say cept I’ll miss ya. Thinking of the old times. Ya darn sure took your own road. Rest easy,be seeing ya before long. Karson
Debra Fadhl Nolan says
RIP Buck.
My condolences to the family.
Beth D Burnette says
Well Buck…there are no words to express the sadness felt for your passing. But I am comforted that you went thru to the next world quietly and without great struggle. Life was hard, so I am praying for wide open green pastures on a fast horse for you. For in pyour own words, “there is nothing better than the smell of honest horse sweat.” You taught me a lot and allowed me to live a cowgirls dream, even for the short run. I’ll never forget your friendship which allowed me to love all your family. While up in the great divide, tell my Dad “hello” and yall can talk about loving my mama’s good cooking and her biscuits. Kiss the Downlin clan for me. You may be gone…but certainly never forgotten.
Custer says
….Add nobility to the long ride’s end.
We will ride again my friend
Mike Ferguson says
Lots of great memories I have from being around Buck over the years. .My condolences
Rita Schmidt FitzGerald says
Buck changed so much after his last go around with his heart—yes, he had one—a huge one. Buck and I had a great visit the day before he left us to join the Lord and Wanda and Robin and the rest of his family. He had such a peace about him when he talked about his surgery he was to have. Yes, even in the time of Covid he gave me a hug and I felt the calm he had. I smile when I think of you Buck and we will visit again soon enough!!💝
Debi and Jeff Benson says
There are so many firsts that you blessed our life with. You were there for Spenser when he shot his first antelope and deer. You became a 2nd grandpa to him. I know he was there to greet you in heaven. I enjoyed making pies for you and all the good visits wrote had. Spenser’s son Landyn always loved coming to see you and hearing all the stories about his dad. We will miss you.
Rocky and Deb Storlie says
So sorry to hear of Buck’s passing,
Rocky and Deb Storlie
LESTER STRUTHERS says
My condolences to the family,he will be missed. We had alot of fun.We love him very much.
Bill and Virginia Struthers
Lana Halvorson says
I will miss my enjoyable telephone visits with Buck and his sense of humor. He would always give me a few good laughs:)) He will be missed by the many folks that knew him.
My Deepest Sympathy to Buck’s family.
RIP Buck
JoAnn Frizzell says
It was a privilege to cowboy with you Buck. You were so kind to me and my family. Going to miss driving through pastures to visit you. You will be greatly missed.
JoAnn Frizzell (Storlie)