Mr. Christopher Scott Dowling

1970 - 2014

Mr. Christopher Scott Dowling obituary, 1970-2014, Manteca, CA

BORN

1970

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

DeYoung Shoreline Chapel

7676 SHORELINE DR

Stockton, California

Christopher Dowling Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2014.

Christopher Scott Dowling - Oct. 24th, 1970 to Sept.7th, 2014





After a short illness, our youngest son, Christopher slipped from our realm. Chris was born here in Stockton at St. Joseph's Hospital and attended local primary schools. He graduated from St. Mary's High School as well as continuing his education taking technical classes given by the major automobile manufacturers. He was a local mechanic for over sixteen years. He loved boating, water skiing, hunting and fishing in our Delta. He loved guiding his step daughter, Cheyenne through her formative years and took great pride in that task. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family.



We will miss his broad smile, sparkling eyes, and infectious laugh. He was truly a social animal. He had a hard time working alone on his own things, but would spend all day helping complete your project. He was our son, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson. We loved him and he will be truly missed.



In the early 2000's he moved to Manteca where he bought a home and resided at the time of his death. He soon had a whole new set of friends. He is the son of Robert and Jane Dowling, brother of Michael Dowling of Stockton and Uncle of Timothy Michael Dowling presently pulling duty with the Army in Korea. He is the nephew of Ron and Carol Whitney of Martinez, Ca as well as Betty Harrington of Lodi, Ca. He is the cousin of Jetti Luckoski (Stan) now living in Conroe Texas.



There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for Chris on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 at First Baptist Church 3535 N. El Dorado St. Stockton starting at 3:00PM. We invite all of his many friends to come and help us say fair well until that time when we shall meet again.



We are requesting that en lieu of flowers that you donate to your favorite charity or to our local Hospice.



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July 17, 2015

S M

Still thinking of you.....

December 29, 2014

Stacey M

To My Dearest Chris

We met nearly 25 years ago but it seems like yesterday. We had so much fun together! I go on line to finally find you and I find this....your obituary. My heart is broken. I always thought of you, all the time. I still have pictures of us and remember "our song.".

I'll miss you forever. Until we meet again......ill always listen to "our song".…...you were, you are the sweetest man ever Chris!!!

Love Stacey

October 17, 2014

Scott Vincent

Chris, I didn't know you well, but had the pleasure of meeting you in person a couple of times. I am sorry we won't be able to meet up again. Please watch over your Father (Bob), Mother, Brother (Michael), Sister In Law, and your Nephew (Tim) from above. RIP my friend.

Scott

October 17, 2014

To Bob and his entire family:
Matt & I feel so much sadness for the loss and pain you are going through. We know your dear son, Chris, left you too early in life! With your faith, family and friends, life should have better days but we're sure the pain will never quite disappear.

Sincerely,
Matt & Jill Thurston
"JillyCutt"

September 20, 2014

Amy Mahnke-Koehler

I graduated at St. Mary's with Chris. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May you have peace in your memories and may God help ease your sadness.

September 19, 2014

Trina weeks

I graduated with Chris at St. Mary's HS. He was always smiling, a great personality! May you rest in peace Chris. Blessings to the family

September 17, 2014

Cheryl Jensen

I never had the pleasure of meeting Chris however I know his mother Jane and based on my friendship with her I am certain that he was an amazing young man and will be dearly missed by his loved ones.
I am so saddened by his passing and I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.

September 14, 2014

Lynette Brehm

Chris will be missed by all that knew him. So sad to hear of his passing. He will always have a special place in my heart.

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