Obituary of Richard "Rick" Dowdy

Richard "Rick" Dowdy, 43, died on August 4, 2015 in Woodland Park, Colorado. He was born at Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Georgia on March 23, 1972. He was a 1994 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves, and employed as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin.He will forever be remembered by his wife and children as a great, loving Dad and the most amazing man they have ever known. He was the best husband, father, son and friend anyone could have.He was active in sports, outdoor activities and music. He was a Cantor, choir member, Eagle Scout and an Iraq Veteran. He was very involved in his children's education and extracurricular activities.Rick is survived by his wife Beth, his children Madisyn, Alyssa, and Riley and his parents, Ronald and Susan Dowdy.Visitation, 5:00PM-8:00PM, Friday August 7, 2015 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Rosary will be recited at 6:00PM.Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00AM, Saturday, August 8, 2015 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Friday, August 7, 2015 5:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Friday, August 7, 2015 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Saturday, August 8, 2015 10:00AM St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 8755 Scarborough Drive Colorado Springs,, CO 80920 Phone: 719-528-8407