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E.L. Mcdowell
1934 2013

E.L. Mcdowell

May 16, 1934 — November 28, 2013

E.L. "Mac" McDowell, of Topeka, passed away November 28, 2013.

Mac was born May 16, 1934, son of R.V. and Margaret McDowell. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Mac was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and retired from ABF Freight Systems after a 30 plus year career in the freight industry.

Mac married Judy Phillips on December 2, 1956. She preceded him in death in 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents and only sibling, Marilyn Harlow.

Mac is survived by his sons, Kevin (Ann) McDowell, Topeka, and Craig (Julie) McDowell, Rossville, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 and Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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Penwell-Gabel Cemetery

, Topeka, KS

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Penwell-Gabel Cemetery

, Topeka, KS

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