Robert Dowell
July 01, 2010
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Robert Dowell, 46, passed away at his home July 1, 2010. A private family service was held.
Robert was born July 13, 1963. He had lived on the Southside of Des Moines since 1969. Robert enjoyed fishing, water skiing, going to concerts, listening to Blues, relaxing at Blues on Grand and coaching his kids in sports. His greatest joy in life and true passion was his children.
Robert is survived by his wife, Christina; children, Ashleigh, Brittanie, Josh, Brett, Meagan, Cassidy, Blake and Hayleigh; mother, Shirley Ahern; brother, Rick (Julie) Dowell; sister, Lori (Danny) Bonnell; grandchildren, Jose, Leila, Anthony and Alexia; nieces, Presley, Alisha, Sidney and Gracee; nephew, Chase; and a host of other extended relatives and beloved friends.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brittanie
12/09/2024
Well dad, it's been over 14yrs now, and it definitely hasn't gotten any easier and still don't know where to begin to accept it, I miss you so much, I want to accept it but I honestly don't know how to, I wish I could just wake up one day and accept and try to move forward, it seems everything I love so much happens to leave my life in some type of way, and i gotta be honest dad, life is getting really really tough, and i dont know how muvh more mentally, emotionally and physically I can take, I am totally broken anymore and have been for awhile and i dont even know how or where to begin to pick up the pieces of what remains of my life, depression and my brokenness has consumed me almost completely that i don't know who i am anymore and i hate that i wake up everyday, i dont even know how to pick up the pieces of what's left of me...to be honest most days i dont want to...I just want to be with you and i wont feel so alone and broken...it doesnt get any easier not for a min n i hate that i have so muvh hurt and anger in my heart i dont even know how to live my life like a normal person, ive lost anthony n lexi and my family and now i feel like i whats the point of continuing in this life, I have so much pain in my heart in so many ways I litteraly have a enlarged heart ..n I'm jus waiting until the day It cant take it anymore, i promises my kids i wouldnt do to them what u did to me, because id never want to hurt them n leave them to deal with the pain like u made me do because it's torcher and most days unbearable, and id never want to do that to them...it hurts so bad id never wish this pain on my worst enemy, im sorry ive let u down in this life, ive lost myself dad and i dont know that i even wana find myself most days i just want to give up....I miss u so muvh I hope u know how amazing you were and are and i cant help but atleast feel blessed for having u as my father for the time that I did, and I know I put you thru the most and you never turned your back on me or judged me or talked down to me no matter what I did, you were always so forgiving and always there for me and now I have no one and it's hard, I'm sorry I put u thru the things I did, I love u so much for never giving up on me n always being there, even now I know ur around sometimes I don't feel u like i use to but ok ur around somewhere...I love u n miss u so much I wish I could see ur smile and hear ur voice jus one more time and take one more drive down the highway with you listening to music...I love u dad forever and always until i see u again
Brittanie
07/01/2021
Daddy, I love you and miss you so fukin muvh, more than words could ever explain, I wish I could see you and your smile jus one more time or jus see your dirty drywall work clothes, I miss you so much, when I lost you I lost a part of myself I'll never be able to get back I'm no longer mad at you anymore, I now understand why u chose to leave us, and I understand, n I'm sorry I wish I would of been there for u more than I tried to be and maybe ud b here with me today, you were the most amazing man I've ever been privileged to have in my life. You've taught me everything n made me the kind of person I am today, although I know better I still choose to make bad decisions, and in the end it has fuckd me in more ways than one, I wish everyday I could call u up n jus see what u had for lunch today like we use to do, you were everything to me and lifes been so hard without u, i feel so lost and have no idea how to begin to even try to find myself, I will love u forever you always be my hero and the best dad in this shitty fukin world, I hope one day I could make u proud ....there's not a day that goes by I dont think of u, idc if its 30yrs from now I'll never be able to accept that ur gone, cuz i will see u again someday, I love you daddy
brittanie
12/20/2013
Hey daddy...its about Christmas time...i hate this time of the year...there not the same without you...i miss u so much idk if ill ever b able.to get over it...i hope ur free n painless now...i love.you bt will still never.understand why...
Brittanie
06/14/2013
Idk why u did this to me no matter how much time goes by i cant get over it...i love you so much i wish i would of showed n told you more...what i wouldn't give to hear n see u one more time...i love you so much idk wht to do without u...still seems like ur not really gone but on a vacation without phones i love you daddy so much..
Christina
08/24/2010
its been 55 days....why??????????????????????????? no matter what i loved you!!! still do and always will!!
Christina
08/11/2010
Missing you more and more everyday......I can't believe you've been gone for over a month....feels like years. I wish you knew how much I loved you, no matter where we were....I love you baby........
Erin
07/05/2010
It's hard to believe you're gone. We have had so many fun memories. I hope and pray that you are in peace now. Words cannot express how sad I feel for you and your family. I wish that you will always know what a difference you made in the lives of others. You were such a gentle person and always willing to help others. Like you always told me "I am just a giant teddy bear." Know that you were truley loved by many. May you rest in peace knowing that you were loved.
MEAGAN
07/04/2010
HEY DADDY! i WAS JUST STOPPING BY TO TELL YU i LOVE YU AND i MiSS YU `
iM ALWAYS THiNKiNG ABOUT YU ` REST iN PEACE DAD~
Joshua Dowell
07/02/2010
I dont know what to say. I love you with all my heart and will never forget all the tings you have taught me over the 21 years. I will always remember the love and care you have shown me. And thank you for all the advice and wisdom you have shard with me i will never forget the day we got that arod ball signed by Alex Rodriguez aka moms boyfriend i remember that pitcher that didnt want to sign it but we got the best player to sign it anyways. I Love You and will always remember the Great Father that you were love you and hope you have fun..
Family
07/03/2010
Rob's service will be Sunday @ 4pm @ 369 13th Ave SW in Altoona.
Thank you~
Meagan
07/03/2010
hey dad ~ I love yu alot and i miss yu ! im always here wishing for you to come back ~ I cant believe you did this to all of us . but please be with all of us and help us get through this~ I love yu dad with all my heart. you will always be remembered.
Darbi Marcum (Roeder)
07/02/2010
Words cannot express how sorry I was to learn of Rob's passing. He will be greatly missed. I attached a poem by an Unknown Author below.
Miss Me
Miss me, but let me go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go
For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go
Author Unknown
Gabrielle R
07/02/2010
Your kids will miss you terribly, I pray that you are at peace now. I know that you would want your kids to never forget you, I will promise that I will not let them forget you. May you watch over them always and forever!! Your kids worship the ground you walk on, dont ever stop watching over them, they need you in heaven to guide them now that you are gone from this earth.