James McDowell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James McDowell of Olivia, Minnesota, born in Spencer, Iowa, who passed away, on May 3, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James McDowell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James W. McDowell and Genevieve McDowell (Ginger); and his stepfather Richard Ziegeldorf. He is survived by: his wife Elaine; his children, Michael (Lisa) of Kandiyohi, Christopher (Sasha) of Moose Lake, Jennifer Lurken (JJ) of Mankato and Emily Perry (Charlie) of Barnesville; his grandchildren, Ainsley, McKenna, Drake McDowell, Jackson, Maya McDowell, Ady, Eli Lurken, Ellie and Wyatt Perry; and his sister Jill Sorenson (Lynn). He is also survived by other brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.