Giles Eugene (Gene) McDowall III, 60, Carson ND, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, surrounded by his family. The funeral will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm MT at the Grant County Fair building in Carson with Pastor Ken Trana officiating. Burial will be at the Carson Community Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Brock Hager, Tom Bonogofsky, Ira Bentz, Jason Bentz, Brent Golke, and Mark Peterson. All friends and relatives are considered Honorary Bearers.

Gene was born May 24, 1952 in Elgin, the son of Gene and Ina ""Peggy"" (Allen) McDowall II. As a child, he lived on the family farm near Carson and graduated from Carson High School in 1970 and went on to attend college in Wahpeton.

Gene married Marlys Guttromson in 1976. They continued to run the family farm with Gene's father. Farming and ranching were Gene's passion. He was a talented mechanic, and had a love for all animals and enjoyed caring for them, especially his dogs Dozer and Casey. Gene valued his family and showed it every day. He was a good neighbor and a kind and gentle man; loved by many and respected by all. Gene really loved his grandchildren and they loved him in return with the special relationship they shared.

Gene is survived by his wife, Marlys, his father, Gene Sr., Carson, ND; 3 daughters, Sarah McDowall, Bismarck, ND; Rhonda (Francis) Bauer, Mandan, ND; and Stephanie (Brock) Hager, Bismarck ND; 3 grandchildren, Braelyn, Cassie, and Alli; sisters, Sandra Peterson, Yankton, SD; Marge (Ira) Bentz, Carson, ND; Faye (Les) Hinzman, Bellevue ID; Peggy Ann (Mark) Golke, Mandan, ND; Tami McDowall, GA; Kerri (Barry) Mann, Tok, AK; and brother-in-law, Dave Froemming, Mandan, ND; and one brother, Tom (Lisa) McDowall Laurel, MT; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his mother Peggy, an infant son, Eric; sister, Sharon Froemming and brother-in-law, Ted Peterson.

Private family visitation will be held from 5:00 â?? 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin, ND.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.