Shellby Kay Dowie
April 20, 2014
Shellby Kay Dowie, 28, was born January 2, 1986 in Des Moines, the daughter of Myrna Head and Jeffrey Dowie. She passed away April 20, 2014, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Shellby enjoyed making crafts, painting, and spending time with her dogs Stewie, Theo, Harley, and her bird, Sampson.
Shellby is survived by her mother and stepfather, Myrna and Bruce Head; brother, Jonathan (Jesse Johnson); grandparents, Mariam Todd, Bill Kendall, Fred and Sandra Dowie; aunts and uncles, Barbra (David) Graham, Marie (Billy) Burr, Darrell (Debbie) Hoefling, Mike Todd, Bill (Dee) Todd, Sherri (Fred) Hartman, Susie (Rod) Waller, Brent (Mary) Hoefling, Jerry (Amanda) Todd, Mikey Carlisle, Mark Todd, Robert Todd II, Fred (Julieann) Dowie, Lisa Dowie, and Jeff Reeser; stepmother, Linda Morris-Dowie; as well as numerous cousins and special friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeff Dowie; brother, Gabriel William; sister, Angelica Lynn; her grandmother, Kay Kendall; grandfather, Robert Todd; her aunts, Lori Reeser and Cherie Carlisle.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to begin at 3 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Shellby.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karla Wilford
04/22/2014
Myrna, I met Shelby when my son , Zach dated her. What a kind, loving, happy daughter you raised. I am heart broken to hear about her passing, as is Zach. May God keep you wrapped in his arms and bring you some peace at this time.
sarah sharpnack
04/22/2014
I met Shellby about 8 years ago when my mom (Shirley Overton Evans) told me we were cousins. She was such a wonderful kindhearted person and someone I was proud to call my cousin. Prayers to the entire family. She will be missed by so many.
Loria Murray
04/22/2014
Heaven just received a new Angel. So sorry for your loss.
Philip & Violet Barry
04/22/2014
Our prayers are with you in such a time of grief. There are no words for such a loss of a child. Only time will heal the pain. God Bless you.
Shelly Cook
04/21/2014
I am reeling from the news. I still remember Shellby and Rachel giving each other rides in the new trash cans when they were delivered on Hickory Court. I am so sorry Myrna...Jon. Keeping you in my heart.
Katie & Ed Locascio
04/21/2014
Remembering Shelby and keeping your family in our prayers.
Jerry & Amanda Todd
04/21/2014
We love you guys and we are very sorry for y'alls loss of your beautiful daughter and heaven gained a wonderful angel!!
Diana & Tom Gilbert
04/21/2014
To the family of "Shellby Dowie"
Words are not enough when an unexpected death happens to a young, beautiful person. Also a parents worst nightmare. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be given the utmost strength in this tremendous time of sorrow.