Jon
Jon Paul Dowler
Jon Paul passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Holland.
He was born June 29, 1970 in L’Anse, Michigan, the son of Lucia “Peach” Dowler. Jon proudly served his country in the U.S Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Hayworth for 13 years, Amrep in Marietta, GA, JVC Disc of America in Kennesaw, GA; the Norfolk Virginia Sheriff’s Department, Hampton Roads Harley Davidson in Yorktown, VA and most recently in logistics at Perrigo in Allegan.
Jon loved listening to music, especially hard rock and knew how to shred on the air guitar. He was extremely social and never passed up a good party. If you knew Jon, you enjoyed a good laugh. Jon was an avid reader and liked researching everything. He was a sports enthusiast with football being his favorite sport to watch. He was a loud supporter of all sports including high school, college and NFL teams. He was a Detroit Lions fan and a hardcore Michigan fan. Most of all Jon loved spending time with and caring for his family. On May 9, 2017 he married the love of his life and longtime companion, Jennifer Barnes who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Cambry and Kennedy Dowler of Otsego and Devin and Rainen Richards of Allegan; 1 grandson; his mother; siblings, Kevin and Stacey along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Cremation has taken place.
Friends may meet with Jon’s family from 11-1 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2023 at, the Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Jon may be made to the Dowler Children at Honor Credit Union.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
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Shawn Brennan
January 25, 2023 at 3:39 pm
Jenny and girls,
Michelle and I love you and are here for you anytime you want or need anything. We’re praying that you will find comfort and peace through the love you have for one another, and the love you have from family and friends. Jon had true grit. He was a solid and genuine guy who was easy to like and respect. He will be missed.
-Shawn & Michelle
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Cindy Rodriguez
January 27, 2023 at 7:50 am
As a widow myself the best piece of advice for you is to show up. Don’t wait for Jenny to ask. There are so many things she will need help with.
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Kenny and Janie Minton
January 25, 2023 at 3:41 pm
May his love walk with you through your life and keep your heart filled with joy in remembering him. Walk in happiness like he would.
Love always
Janie and Kenny
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Eileen Raffaelli
January 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm
Rest in Peace cousin. My prayers are with you all. May God bring comfort to my family.
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Zak Rogers
January 25, 2023 at 4:09 pm
I consider it an honor and privilege to get to know Jon Paul. Michigan games won’t be the same.
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Gina
January 25, 2023 at 4:27 pm
I am so glad you mentioned the music!! When we were kids we listened to endless hours of Loverboy and REO Speedwagon!
He was the coolest and funniest cousin we have!! Love and so many warm memories.
My heart smiles to think of him.
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Red Barrons
January 25, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Peach, my most sincere & heartfelt condolences to you & Jon Paul’s family. I am so very sorry. May God show you comfort & peace.
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Cheryl Overby
January 25, 2023 at 4:47 pm
Jenn, Cambry, and Kennedy I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of meeting Jon through Jennifer while they were living here in Virginia. Jon had such a cool demeanor. He was friendly and easy to talk to. When I heard the news of Jon’s passing, it brought tears to my eyes. He will be truly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dowler and Barnes family. May you find comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.
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Jeanne Myers
January 25, 2023 at 5:15 pm
Oh, Peach, I am so sad to hear about losing your son! We can never be prepared for such a thing
May the good Lord wrap you up in His arms and remind you of all your wonderful memories together.
Jeanne Scheppelman Myers
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Brandi Lawrence
January 25, 2023 at 6:09 pm
I’m really going to miss my cousin JP he was a great guy and loved his family I love you JP until we meet again
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Maridell VanderBaan
January 25, 2023 at 6:48 pm
Heartbroken & speechless!!
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Tom
January 25, 2023 at 7:26 pm
Jon was very enthusiastic great friend , we had many many laughs together very caring guy he always talked about his young girls , a Good Dad and friend will be missed by all who knew him.
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Theresa Walker
January 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm
I cannot even begin to understand what you’re going through right now, but my heart goes out to you and the girls for the loss of Jon. I know how much he meant to you and the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you
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Steve and Linda Leafdale
January 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort and strength as you move through this difficult time.
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Rebecca
January 25, 2023 at 9:58 pm
I’m so sorry to Tracy about your loss. Your husband/father is a hero to save your girls . I wish you healing during this tragic time.
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Dennis Hiemstra
January 26, 2023 at 1:03 pm
Dear Peach and family I am so sorry for your loss.
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Sally Lee Thaxton Betzner
January 26, 2023 at 5:21 pm
So sorry and sad. Love to you and yours at this time
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Lonnie and Lisa
January 26, 2023 at 7:59 pm
We are so sorry for your loss . Jon will be missed . Wonderful cousin , freind and father .
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Dee
January 26, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Dear Dowler family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss and have been praying for your family since early Sunday morning. I live on Jenison and will keep Jon and the girls in my prayers daily. May God give you strength during these most difficult days.
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Violet collins
January 26, 2023 at 11:11 pm
So sorry for your loss my thoughts, prayers and hugs are with all of you
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Amber
January 27, 2023 at 8:20 pm
So very sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. He was such a nice guy and fun to work with. Sending prayers to his family.
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Penny Baker
January 27, 2023 at 10:04 pm
Dear Peach,
So Very Sorry for the loss of your son. Such a Huge Loss. Hugging you and yours in my heart, at this tender time.
Penny Pulver Baker
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Allen Chapman
January 29, 2023 at 7:52 am
This is truely very sad Jon was a good guy when i knew him.He was always good to me and my family.Im truely sorry to Jons family
thier loss is overwhelming and im sure very very painfull! I have very fond memories of Jon as im sure many do , who’s had contact with him ,he was likable as a kid and a respectable vetran ,many good laughs, although i havnt seen him in many years i feel my life was richer for knowing him. To the family my heart breaks for you all ,
im so so sorry may god hold you close during this time.
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Michael Laidlaw
January 29, 2023 at 5:53 pm
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
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Penny Griffin
February 7, 2023 at 6:15 pm
Oooo my so so sorry you and the girls in my thoughts and prayers
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He was born June 29, 1970 in L’Anse, Michigan, the son of Lucia “Peach” Dowler. Jon proudly served his country in the U.S Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Hayworth for 13 years, Amrep in Marietta, GA, JVC Disc of America in Kennesaw, GA; the Norfolk Virginia Sheriff’s Department, Hampton Roads Harley Davidson in Yorktown, VA and most recently in logistics at Perrigo in Allegan.
Jon loved listening to music, especially hard rock and knew how to shred on the air guitar. He was extremely social and never passed up a good party. If you knew Jon, you enjoyed a good laugh. Jon was an avid reader and liked researching everything. He was a sports enthusiast with football being his favorite sport to watch. He was a loud supporter of all sports including high school, college and NFL teams. He was a Detroit Lions fan and a hardcore Michigan fan. Most of all Jon loved spending time with and caring for his family. On May 9, 2017 he married the love of his life and longtime companion, Jennifer Barnes who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Cambry and Kennedy Dowler of Otsego and Devin and Rainen Richards of Allegan; 1 grandson; his mother; siblings, Kevin and Stacey along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Cremation has taken place.
Friends may meet with Jon’s family from 11-1 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2023 at, the Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Jon may be made to the Dowler Children at Honor Credit Union.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Jon Paul Dowler
Condolence Messages
Shawn Brennan
January 25, 2023 at 3:39 pm
Jenny and girls,
Michelle and I love you and are here for you anytime you want or need anything. We’re praying that you will find comfort and peace through the love you have for one another, and the love you have from family and friends. Jon had true grit. He was a solid and genuine guy who was easy to like and respect. He will be missed.
-Shawn & Michelle
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Cindy Rodriguez
January 27, 2023 at 7:50 am
As a widow myself the best piece of advice for you is to show up. Don’t wait for Jenny to ask. There are so many things she will need help with.
Reply
Kenny and Janie Minton
January 25, 2023 at 3:41 pm
May his love walk with you through your life and keep your heart filled with joy in remembering him. Walk in happiness like he would.
Love always
Janie and Kenny
Reply
Eileen Raffaelli
January 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm
Rest in Peace cousin. My prayers are with you all. May God bring comfort to my family.
Reply
Zak Rogers
January 25, 2023 at 4:09 pm
I consider it an honor and privilege to get to know Jon Paul. Michigan games won’t be the same.
Reply
Gina
January 25, 2023 at 4:27 pm
I am so glad you mentioned the music!! When we were kids we listened to endless hours of Loverboy and REO Speedwagon!
He was the coolest and funniest cousin we have!! Love and so many warm memories.
My heart smiles to think of him.
Reply
Red Barrons
January 25, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Peach, my most sincere & heartfelt condolences to you & Jon Paul’s family. I am so very sorry. May God show you comfort & peace.
Reply
Cheryl Overby
January 25, 2023 at 4:47 pm
Jenn, Cambry, and Kennedy I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of meeting Jon through Jennifer while they were living here in Virginia. Jon had such a cool demeanor. He was friendly and easy to talk to. When I heard the news of Jon’s passing, it brought tears to my eyes. He will be truly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dowler and Barnes family. May you find comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.
Reply
Jeanne Myers
January 25, 2023 at 5:15 pm
Oh, Peach, I am so sad to hear about losing your son! We can never be prepared for such a thing
May the good Lord wrap you up in His arms and remind you of all your wonderful memories together.
Jeanne Scheppelman Myers
Reply
Brandi Lawrence
January 25, 2023 at 6:09 pm
I’m really going to miss my cousin JP he was a great guy and loved his family I love you JP until we meet again
Reply
Maridell VanderBaan
January 25, 2023 at 6:48 pm
Heartbroken & speechless!!
Reply
Tom
January 25, 2023 at 7:26 pm
Jon was very enthusiastic great friend , we had many many laughs together very caring guy he always talked about his young girls , a Good Dad and friend will be missed by all who knew him.
Reply
Theresa Walker
January 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm
I cannot even begin to understand what you’re going through right now, but my heart goes out to you and the girls for the loss of Jon. I know how much he meant to you and the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you
Reply
Steve and Linda Leafdale
January 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort and strength as you move through this difficult time.
Reply
Rebecca
January 25, 2023 at 9:58 pm
I’m so sorry to Tracy about your loss. Your husband/father is a hero to save your girls . I wish you healing during this tragic time.
Reply
Dennis Hiemstra
January 26, 2023 at 1:03 pm
Dear Peach and family I am so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Sally Lee Thaxton Betzner
January 26, 2023 at 5:21 pm
So sorry and sad. Love to you and yours at this time
Reply
Lonnie and Lisa
January 26, 2023 at 7:59 pm
We are so sorry for your loss . Jon will be missed . Wonderful cousin , freind and father .
Reply
Dee
January 26, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Dear Dowler family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss and have been praying for your family since early Sunday morning. I live on Jenison and will keep Jon and the girls in my prayers daily. May God give you strength during these most difficult days.
Reply
Violet collins
January 26, 2023 at 11:11 pm
So sorry for your loss my thoughts, prayers and hugs are with all of you
Reply
Amber
January 27, 2023 at 8:20 pm
So very sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. He was such a nice guy and fun to work with. Sending prayers to his family.
Reply
Penny Baker
January 27, 2023 at 10:04 pm
Dear Peach,
So Very Sorry for the loss of your son. Such a Huge Loss. Hugging you and yours in my heart, at this tender time.
Penny Pulver Baker
Reply
Allen Chapman
January 29, 2023 at 7:52 am
This is truely very sad Jon was a good guy when i knew him.He was always good to me and my family.Im truely sorry to Jons family
thier loss is overwhelming and im sure very very painfull! I have very fond memories of Jon as im sure many do , who’s had contact with him ,he was likable as a kid and a respectable vetran ,many good laughs, although i havnt seen him in many years i feel my life was richer for knowing him. To the family my heart breaks for you all ,
im so so sorry may god hold you close during this time.
Reply
Michael Laidlaw
January 29, 2023 at 5:53 pm
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Reply
Penny Griffin
February 7, 2023 at 6:15 pm
Oooo my so so sorry you and the girls in my thoughts and prayers
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