- Born on: November 7, 1923
- Departed on: October 27, 2008
Margaret Rilla Downing
Much Love and Blessings to the Downing family. Our prayers are with you all. I am so gratful Tristan got to spend some time with his Great Grandmother Billie this Summer. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know Berl and Billie together. May they be at peace together now. God Bless!
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
I will always remember the great chats, the laughs and the relaxing times sitting with you while we watched the river roll by. Rest in Peace........
My most sincere condolence to the family, on this time you are going through. JESUS PEREZ.
I was saddened to get the call about Aunt Billie. Another piece of that generation gone. I always appreciated Rilla making me feel a part of the familty, from the time I was 18 years old, to the last time we spoke, she always took the time to talk and catch up. I'll miss her.
Rest in Peace Billy, with Berl now together in the arms of our Lord. I will always remember the fun times visiting with her when she came to California to visit her son, Craig. Thanks for the memories...and the cookie recipies!
Rest in Peace Billy, with Berl now together in the arms of our Lord. I will always remember the fun times visiting with her when she came to California to visit her son, Craig. Thanks for the memories...and the cookie recipies!
I had the pleasure of meeting Billie at the Menefee reunion 2 years ago. Her warm welcome to me as a new member of the family is something I will always remember. I know she was loved dearly by her children, and will be reunited with her husband now. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love, Isabel
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time. We love you all! Kim, Chris, Haden and Kailey
Wishing the best to my cousins. Your Dad is proud of your devotion to your Mother.
My heart goes out to your family. Wish I could be there but know that you are in my thoughts.
We wanted to send our condolences to the Downing family at Billie's passing. I have many fond memories of Berl and Billie in my parents extended Iowa Conservation family (Curt and Evelyn Smith). You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bruce and Suzi(Smith)Stone.
I had the pleasure of meeting Billie at the Menefee reunion 2 years ago. Her warm welcome to me as a new member of the family is something I will always remember. I know she was loved dearly by her children, and will be reunited with her husband now. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love, Isabel
I was saddened to get the call about Aunt Billie. Another piece of that generation gone. I always appreciated Rilla making me feel a part of the familty, from the time I was 18 years old, to the last time we spoke, she always took the time to talk and catch up. I'll miss her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time. We love you all! Kim, Chris, Haden and Kailey
Wishing the best to my cousins. Your Dad is proud of your devotion to your Mother.
I will always remember the great chats, the laughs and the relaxing times sitting with you while we watched the river roll by. Rest in Peace........
We're very sorry for your, and all or our loss. The Hurleys
My heart goes out to your family. Wish I could be there but know that you are in my thoughts.
To the Downing men and families: I have wonderful memories of Iowa summers with you guys,and your mom and dad. You were nothing short of heroic in the care of both of your parents. You are in our thoughts during this time of loss. Love you, Rita and Pat
Dean and I and our kids send our sympathies to all of you, from Billie's sons to daughter-in-law to her great-grandsons. We know she was loved by many and now can vision her with Uncle Bill, somewhere between the rolling meadows and bodies of water. We love you all and want you to remember that family is forever.
From form to formless we return - no more suffering. Peace and Love Lorraine
Dean and I and our kids send our sympathies to all of you, from Billie's sons to daughter-in-law to her great-grandsons. We know she was loved by many and now can vision her with Uncle Bill, somewhere between the rolling meadows and bodies of water. We love you all and want you to remember that family is forever.
To the Downing men and families: I have wonderful memories of Iowa summers with you guys,and your mom and dad. You were nothing short of heroic in the care of both of your parents. You are in our thoughts during this time of loss. Love you, Rita and Pat
I couldn't have been more than 3 or 4 when I thought I could walk by myself to your house in Guthrie from Grandpa & Grandma's. The rest is fuzzy, I think I ended up getting quite lost. But what I do remember is that I was intent on climbing all those stairs to the front door and walking into that warm kitchen that smelled so wonderful. Another vivid memory that lasted more than an instant was the years that Berl and Billie had all three sons involved (and out of the states) in the Vietnam Conflict. They were so proud. But as the years went by, I realized their suppressed concern for their sons...I want to say there were 8 pins (1 for each grandson in Vietnam) on that map in Grandma Menefee's living room. Can that be right?!
My most sincere condolence to the family, on this time you are going through. JESUS PEREZ.
Craig, Mark, Steve and Doug and Joanne Mike and I are so sorry for your loss and will always have many happy memories of your mom - please keep in touch. We love you
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Much Love and Blessings to the Downing family. Our prayers are with you all. I am so gratful Tristan got to spend some time with his Great Grandmother Billie this Summer. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know Berl and Billie together. May they be at peace together now. God Bless!
We're very sorry for your, and all or our loss. The Hurleys
Craig, Mark, Steve and Doug and Joanne Mike and I are so sorry for your loss and will always have many happy memories of your mom - please keep in touch. We love you
I couldn't have been more than 3 or 4 when I thought I could walk by myself to your house in Guthrie from Grandpa & Grandma's. The rest is fuzzy, I think I ended up getting quite lost. But what I do remember is that I was intent on climbing all those stairs to the front door and walking into that warm kitchen that smelled so wonderful. Another vivid memory that lasted more than an instant was the years that Berl and Billie had all three sons involved (and out of the states) in the Vietnam Conflict. They were so proud. But as the years went by, I realized their suppressed concern for their sons...I want to say there were 8 pins (1 for each grandson in Vietnam) on that map in Grandma Menefee's living room. Can that be right?!
From form to formless we return - no more suffering. Peace and Love Lorraine
We wanted to send our condolences to the Downing family at Billie's passing. I have many fond memories of Berl and Billie in my parents extended Iowa Conservation family (Curt and Evelyn Smith). You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bruce and Suzi(Smith)Stone.
