Michael John Downs
March 28, 2018
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Michael John Downs
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Michael Downs, age 64, passed away on March 28, 2018 at Taylor House Hospice. Michael was born to Leslie and Betty Downs on November 10, 1953. He graduated from Independence High School in 1972, and shortly after married the love of his life, Roxie in August of the same year.
Michael started his career with the Iowa State Patrol in June of 1977 and retired as a Captain in October 2004. He enjoyed coaching girls tennis from 2006 – 2016 at Saydel High School. Michael loved the Green bay Packers and New York Yankees. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, traveling and drinking wine with his family and friends. Michael will be remembered by having the right balance of being supportive and scary.
He is survived by his loving wife, Roxie; daughters, Jody Downs and Molly (Tim) Bougger; granddaughter, Libby Bougger; brothers, Roger (Renee) Downs and Steve (Barb) Downs; mother, Betty; and many other family and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Leslie; and twin sister, Patricia Downs.
Celebration of Life will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at The P.A.R.C. Recreation Center, 5374 NE 12th Ave., Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to either Taylor House Hospice or Cops Against Cancer in Michael’s name.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Katie Hoye
04/06/2018
Mike was the best Uncle. My earliest memories are of him drinking rolling rock and eating peanuts. See we were the perfect pair because I liked to lick the salt off of the shell and he liked the peanuts, so I would always have a bowl full of shells to lick the salt off! haha Then we'll skip to the best summer of my life 2006. Every day I would go to Roxie and Mikes. Mike and I would share a bottle of wine and sit by the pool and talk. He means the world to my family and he will always be in our heart. I'll have a Dr. Pecker for him today at 2:20 or 2:21 whatever it takes.
Pat Meyers
03/30/2018
Im so very sorry for your loss Jody and family and, I know how hard it is to wrap your head around this. I hope and pray that you all find some comfort in knowing hes pain free and whole again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marcia (Brewer) Langstraat
03/30/2018
To Michaels family, my sincere sympathy. While not knowing Michael as he was younger than me, Betty, I remember you and all your many conversations at the library with my mother, Rose Brewer, about your family, and Roger was in my class, so did know your family that way as well. May your many happy memories sustain you through this time.
Mike Metzger
03/30/2018
Mike was a good friend and colleague. We had some good times in NW Iowa. Roxie, my sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Renee Hoye
03/30/2018
Mike was the best brother in law. He taught me to drive, play tennis and drink wine! We would sometimes drink wine while playing tennis. He also introduced me to my husband! I will be forever grateful!
Jon Neuschwanger
03/30/2018
By God Mad Dog; it was quite a party, wasnt it?!?!
Buzz Paterson
03/30/2018
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Love and peace be with all of you.
Chris Boeckman
03/30/2018
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Genie Clemens
03/30/2018
Roxie, Jody, Molly, Tim and Libby,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mike was a great man and will be deeply missed by many! He is at peace and we have another angel watching over us. Rest in Peace 48!