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James I. Dowie

November 28, 1911 — February 14, 2005

James I. Dowie, 93 of Rock Island died February 14, 2005 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be 1p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to either Augustana College, Rock Island or St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Island. There will be a private graveside service at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family.
James was born November 28, 1911 in Sherrard, IL to James H. and Emily Elizabeth Harris Dowie. He married Elenor Danielson on June 17, 1949 in Wahoo, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on February 26, 2003.
James was a professor for 21 years at Augustana College retiring in 1979.
James attended Moline schools. He learned to play violin and toured Europe with the Augustana College band in 1928. He earned his BA at Augustana in 1936 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his MA at the University of Chicago in 1939 and his PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1957. He taught at Luther College in Wahoo, NB from 1941-1958, vice president from 1954-1958 and was acting president in 1953. He taught at Augustana College from 1958-1979 retiring as Professor Emeritus of History. Over the years he served on the church board and Augustana American History Society. He enjoyed "Ham" Radio.
Survivors
Daughters Ruth (David) Suman Moline
Grandchildren Benjamin (Meghan) Suman Aurora, IL
Peter Suman
Jeremy Suman
7 nieces and nephews Merritt Benson
Cynthia New
Mark Thompson
Emily Haddad
Bonnie Gentile
John Thompson
Becky Ryan
He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Isabel, Elizabeth and Marilyn.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jame's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com


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