FRANCES B. DAILEY

Frances B. Dailey, 94, long time resident of Universal City, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2011. She was born on October 18, 1916, to John and Elizabeth Buchan. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Edward S. Dailey and her ten brothers and sisters.


She is survived by her daughters Mary Cauffiel and Kathleen Norton, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Dailey worked for her country for 32 years in Civil Service as a secretary where she received many commendations for "Secretary of the Year." After retirement, "Miss Fran" (as she was known by all) volunteered for 14 years as a receptionist at the Randolph AFB Chapel Center 40 hours a week. She was a recipient of the "Spirit of Four Chaplains Award" for her outstanding service.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City, Texas, at 1:00 PM followed by interment at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.


Kathy Dailey Norton '66
2500 Canterbury Ct
Carrollton, TX 75006
kathydnorton@me.com

LT. COL. GIL McDOWELL (USAF ret) December 29, 2010

My dad passed away on Wednesday, Dec 29. The funeral is at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at North Dallas Funeral Home at 2710 Valley View Lane, Dallas TX, for anyone in the Dallas area.


Thanks,
Dave McDowell '65
dmcdowell@LGSreno.com
President
Lodging & Gaming Systems
775-688-4448

Gil McDowell

1942

Note from the author of this Weblog:

You have been reading the story of my dad as it was related to me. When I attached his photo just now, I realized that he might be somewhat embarassed by special attention being drawn to him in particular, when so many men and women served just as he did. And this is absolutely true. My dad is not only just one of the four McDowell brothers who enlisted following the attack on Pearl Harbor, but he is only one among tens of thousands who volunteered their lives to right the wrongs of others. This is simply what most young Americans did when Pearl Harbor was attacked. The entire nation was unified and civilians at home, young and old alike, were doing everything they could to support those who went to the fight.

A modest man like his own father, he leads a quiet life. In our family, boasting is viewed as something not to be admired; it is felt that kindnesses should be extended quietly and privately. My hope is not only to tell his story, but through it to convey to the reader a feeling for the lives and times of what is truly the Greatest Generation. I don't believe it is an overstatement to call them that.

Peggy McDowell Oliver
mickeydtexas@yahoo.com
 
To read more of Peggy's blog and the experiences of her father go to:
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