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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, and great friend, Michael Giles Dowling on April 7, 2026 at the age of 71. The son of the late Barbara and William Dowling, Michael was born in Wheeling West Virginia on December 22, 1954. Though he lived most of his adult life in Virginia, Michael grew up in Coral Gables Florida, Holland, England and Belgium. Mike climbed the Great Pyramid of Cheops/Gaza when he was 9 years old. Michael was known for his sense of humor, and his passion for blues music. Michael had a Bachelor's degree in Geology and a Master's in Mineral and Energy Economics. He worked as a Geological Engineer and had a passion for several years in polo as well as flying and aerobatics, and he brought joy to everyone who knew him. Mike also had a zeal for playing blues harmonica and was quite proficient in it. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Delaney and Michelle from Palmyra, VA, the mother of his children, Desiree, his sister, Megan from Torrance, CA, along with his cousins and loving friends.
A memorial service in honor of Mike's life will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery on Sunday September 13th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association, the largest funder of heart and stroke research in his memory.