ELIZABETH (BETSY) MAYOR DOWELL  (1960-2022)

Betsy passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on May 12, 2022.  She was born and raised in Kansas City North and graduated from NKC Highschool and from Stephens College.  She  graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and later married and moved to Casper WY where she had two sons who were the loves of her life.  She volunteered her time to Science City of Casper WY and substitute taught and tutored college mathematics.  She was an exceptional cook and baker and gave wonderful parties and holiday dinners.  She was whip smart and a planner extraordinaire. Numerous family and friends thoroughly enjoyed the trips and outings she mapped out to the last detail.  At various times throughout her life she rescued family, extended relatives and friends from really tough spots when no one else could or would.  Betsy will be missed more than words can say and her passing serves as a reminder to take nothing for granted.  She is survived by her two sons,  Dean Dowell of Eugene, Oregon and Garrett Dowell of Washington D.C, her mother Ida Mayor Clayton formerly of Lake Waukomis, MO and now of Buckner, MO , sisters Valori Brown of Shawnee, KS and Cynthia (Larry) Smith of Buckner, MO and nephew Seth Smith of Buckner, MO  plus numerous friends and relatives. Her Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Unity Village Rose Garden, Unity Village (Lee's Summit) MO.   Zoom available at tinyurl.com/Betsyservice.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Unity World Headquarters, Unity Village (Lee's Summit) MO or Hospice of North Kansas City.