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SALLY RILEY DOWLER
Born: Sep 25, 1923
Date of Passing: Jan 20, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySALLY RILEY DOWLER September 25, 1923 - January 20, 2017 Sally died peacefully in Winnipeg after a very brief illness. She was the daughter of Major-General Harold James Riley and Ruth Moore Riley and the wife of James McLean Dowler who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brothers Jim, John and Tom. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Judith of Ottawa, James and his wife Judy of Vancouver, Susan and her husband Jim Burke of Claremont, California, her Dowler grandchildren Thomas, Morgan and Patrick and his wife Alexis, her Burke grandchildren Jon and his wife Lindsay, Kim and her husband Mark and her great-grandchildren, Cary, Willa, Conor, Finian, Cassie, James, Damon and Claire, her numerous relatives and a lifelong circle of devoted friends. Sally was born and educated in Winnipeg, attending Grosvenor School, Rupert's Land College and graduating with an Honours degree in History from the University of Manitoba in 1942. During the Second World War, she worked in Montreal with her two best friends (and later bridesmaids) Sheila White and Joc Dubienski at The Ferry Command. When the war ended, she returned to Winnipeg and fell in love with and married James McLean Dowler in 1947. They lived in Los Angles for three years and then moved to Calgary for six years where Sally was very active in the Junior League. In 1956, they came back home to Winnipeg. Sally embraced the cultural richness in the community of Winnipeg including The Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg Symphony, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Junior League. She served on many committees to support education and the community. She was also a dedicated patron of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy and of St Andrew's River Heights United Church. She was an avid member of the RehFit Centre for more than 30 years, enjoying an exercise class twice a week until the last year of her life. Above all, Sally loved to spend time with her family and dear friends: in Winnipeg, on warm vacations in the winter, and at Lake of the Woods for countless, endless, wonderful summers. To the fortunate many who knew her, Sally's elegance, intelligence and quiet warmth were perfectly balanced with her wry sense of humour. She read widely, could readily converse on current topics, and she was a model of how to age gracefully. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 27 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's River Heights United Church, 255 Oak Street, Winnipeg. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy assiniboinepark.ca or call 204-927-8080, or St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak St., Winnipeg, MB R3M 3P7. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 (204) 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Jan 24, 2017
SALLY RILEY DOWLER September 25, 1923 - January 20, 2017 Sally passed away peacefully after a brief illness. A memorial service will take place on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's River Heights United Church; 255 Oak Street, Winnipeg, MB. A longer obituary will follow. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 204-783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Jan 23, 2017
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Condolences to the extended Dowler Family. Judith's friends in Ottawa have had the pleasure of getting to know Sally over many years of lunches, dinners and movies in her visits to Judith. We will miss her conversation, her insights, her humour. We know that Judith will miss her special mother and will cherish the many unique trips, luncheons, and other occasions they shared. We also know that Judith will wonder what to do for a long time when she wants to discuss a favourite book or movie with her mom. This is a difficult time and our thoughts and prayers and with you all. Audrey, Mary Lynn, Joseph, Ian, Sharen, Jim, Linda and the rest of the gang. - Posted by: Audrey () on: Jan 26, 2017
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Shelagh and I are in Mexico and extend our sympathy to the Dowler clan on the passing of Sally.She indeed was a "gentlewoman" Our paths intermingled happily for more than sixty years.As a regular at the RehFit Centre,I always admired Sally's commitment,as I tried hard to keep up with her. Shelagh and I regret being unable to be present in person at the service to remember a life well lived but we will be there in spirit. Ross Yarnell - Posted by: Shelagh and Ross Yarnell (Friend) on: Jan 24, 2017
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Dearest Susan, Our hearts are with you while you say good-bye to your Mom. In the 40 plus years I have had the wonderful gift to call you friend, I have come to know you are the most precious daughter a mother could ever hope for. Thank you for sharing your 'Sally stories' with all your gal pals. I feel, as others do as well, that we know your Mom will always live in that special place in your heart and soul. We know too, that Sally shaped an incredibly smart, accomplished, amazing woman in her daughter Susan - and for this we are very grateful. Our thoughts are with all the Dowler clan as you gather together to celebrate Sally on Friday. Susan, please feel this giant hug I am sending to you. And, of course, include hubby Jim in that hug as well. With love, Vicki and Lane Kranenburg - Posted by: Vicki and Lane Kranenburg (Friend of daughter Susan) on: Jan 23, 2017
