Ariel Jean Dowker age 24, was born at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia on January 10, 1996, and passed away on October 4, 2020, in Fargo, North Dakota.
She graduated from Gaylord High School in 2014. While attending the Gaylord Community Schools, she was involved in ballet, soccer, and cheerleading.
Ariel enjoyed painting, drawing, taking selfies, singing, playing guitar, and cooking. She loved many things in life, most of all, spending time with family and friends.
She was best known for her “angel eyes” and a smile that could make even a dark day shine.
Ariel is survived by her mother, Sharon (Tom) Ellis; her father, Mike (Amy) Dowker; her brothers, Briar, Deklen, Darren, and Lucas; her sister, Ember; and her grandparents, Lester and Florence Dowker and Carl and Judy Peterson.
She was an aunt to several of her friend’s children, and a daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin to many who loved her as such. She was a sister, both blood-related to heart-related. She is now an angel looking over us.
She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gaylord Church of Christ, 1760 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord MI 49735, at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Donations in memory of Ariel Jean Dowker may be made to the Gaylord Church of Christ, PO Box 894, Gaylord, MI 49734, to help the family with funeral expenses.
9 comments on “Ariel Jean Dowker”
Sharon, Tom & Deklen, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We would like you to know that we are here for you in any way that you may need us.
Love,
Todd, Jody and Noah
Thank you so much we appreciate your condolences.
I am so saddened to hear of Ariel’s passing. She was such a sweetheart. I truly enjoyed having her in class. Big hugs to you Briar and Deklen. I pray you and your family. Find peace through Our Lord.
Thank you so much for your condolences.we appreciate you.
I miss her alot… She was the literally the scent of lavender in all of my chaotic thoughts… No matter what, for a second, your mind stops to calmly think and you breathe…. I loved her like a baby sister. Not shortly after her death My brother Jesse Nelson died as well. My prayers are with you.
Ariel was a free spirit that already had her “wings” here on earth. She was a beautiful young woman always helpful where needed and always seeing the good in everyone. She will be dearly missed but I know I’ll see her again in heaven when we meet!! Love you Ariel and save a spot for me….Grandma Karen😇♥️
Dear family, Ariel was a free spirit that had her “wings” here on earth. She was full of smiles and would help where ever and when ever needed. She was a lovely young woman and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Till I see you again in heaven ,save me a SPOT! Love forever♥️ Grandma Karen
Sharon, I am so so sorry to read this.
This breaks my heart, what a tragic loss for you and your family.
Peace be with you.
Ariel, I will never forget you. I miss you always and I love you. I know you are without pain now beautiful girl.