Harrel Dean Dowling

Son of Willard and Opal (Sanford) Dowling was born August 20, 1945 in Sweetwater, TX and passed on May 1, 2025 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 79.

He retired from Motorola where he was the Fire Captain for the Volunteer Fire Brigade and went on to retire from the Phoenix Fire Department where he was a Fire Prevention Specialist.

He also enjoyed spending time with his wife Debi Dowling, his kids, grandkids and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Opal Dowling, brothers Leroy Dowing and Terry Dowling, sister Nina Ann Harris, daughter Carman O’Dell and son Douglas Dowling.

He leaves behind his wife Debi Dowling of 44 years, daughter Shelly Yingling and spouse Mark, son Harrel Dowling; grandchildren Tanya Harlow and spouse Alex, Dusty Jones, Jerry Vance Jr. and spouse Gretchen, Curtis Vance and spouse Savannah, Christopher Vance and spouse Candace, Selena Dowling and Mahrianna Mendoza; many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 11:00 - 1:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225.