A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
On the evening of Sunday, March 12, 2023, Patricia (Pat) Dowers passed away at the age of 80. Pat was the beloved wife to her husband, Bill, and mother to five children, Vernon (JoAnn) Dowers, Ron (Rosie) Dowers, Kim (Frank) Schmidt, Kelly (the late Nick) Pohlman, and William (Sarah) Dowers, Jr. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Siblings; Frank, Mary, Alberta, LaVerne, Dolores, Ginny Sue, and Rosie. Along with a host of many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Patricia was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Albert and Mary Schnetzer. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Virginia Penny, Joseph, Albert, and an angel grandbaby.
In 1963, Pat married Bill and began their love story. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She took pride in cooking and made sure that her family had a loving home. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and vacationing at the beach. Pat was a natural caregiver, not only to her children and grandchildren, but also to her late mother-in-law, June Campbell. She enjoyed watching all her grandchildren play sports and was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5361 Dry Ridge Rd- Cincinnati, OH 45252) with Mass of Christian burial to begin at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens.
In honor of Pat’s life, please feel free to make memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“So surprised to hear about Pats passing. We met in the 4th grade and remained friends to her death BFF Prayers to the family🙏🙏🙏”
03/22/2023
“so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
03/16/2023
“Sarah, Bill and family, We are so sorry for the loss of wife, mother, grandmother and matriarch. May Pat rest in peace. You are on our hearts and in our prayers. Love, Hugs and Blessings from PA. Aunt Sue and Uncle Paul – and family”
03/14/2023
“Prayers for your family”
03/14/2023
“Condolences and many prayers for this family who has endured so much.”
03/14/2023
“All of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly I am holding you in my thoughts and sending you prayers every day my dear friend.”
03/14/2023
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