Susanne A. MacDowell, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, died in Lake Oswego, Oregon, on July 22, after a brief illness. She was 89. Born in Rye, New York, on January 4, 1921, Sue graduated from Penn Hall School in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. On August 4, 1945, she married Don S. MacDowell at Buckley Field in Denver, Colorado, and they enjoyed a loving 49-year marriage in Pacific Palisades. From 1982 to 1994, they resided seasonally in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and traveled throughout Latin America and Europe. Sue was active at St. Matthew’s Church in a variety of capacities, in’cluding St. Anne’s Guild. She was also a member of the Assistance League of Santa Monica. As a com’petitive rider in school, she developed a lifelong love of horses and other animals. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Don. She is survived by her son Michael (wife Tina) of Dal’las, Pennsylvania; daughter Donna (husband Alan) of Temecula, California; and son Kirk (wife Sheri) of Lake Oswego; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on December 30 at St. Matthew’s. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Women with Children endowment fund at Misericordia University, Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612, or any animal charity of the contributor’s choice.
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