of Allegan, died Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Indiana. Nathan was born May 18, 1987, in Kalamazoo, the son of Terry and Gloria (Wilkinson) Dowdy. Nate graduated from Allegan High School in 2005, and was currently employed by Tree's Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman, fishing and hunting, were his passions, along with his family and many friends. Surviving are his mother: Gloria and her companion, Paul Chase; his sister: Heather Dowdy and her companion, Brad Koster, A½ brother: Trevor Dowdy; 2 nephews: Rylan and Kyson; many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Terry, and his grandfather: Roger Wilkinson. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, September 25, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-9 pm, at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Hope Network Foundation, P.O.Box 890, Grand Rapids, MI 49418, In Memory of Nathan Dowdy.