Dodge City - Louise Janet Dowling passed away peacefully at her Dodge City home on November 28, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1932, the daughter of Ford and Nola (Justice) Fullerton.

Louise spent most of her life on their family farm, south of Dodge City. During that time, she was very active in helping to run a large farm and ranch that included a cattle feed yard and a breeding operation for hogs. All while teaching Sunday school and raising her family. Her greatest joy was her family. She did her best to never miss a ballgame, program, or even an opera. She was so grateful to have attended all her children and grandchildren's graduations and weddings. She taught them all to have a love of games and family.

She was heavily involved in 4-H first as a member, volunteer and then as a leader for over 35 years. During that time, she served as both recreation and sewing Leader. She and Dean enjoyed square dancing and were involved in various clubs in the area. She became involved with selling home interiors later in life and loved being able to help families decorate their homes. After moving to town in 2010, She and Dean enjoyed spending time with friends and playing dominos and cards at the local senior center.

Louise is survived by son and daughter Kelly and Shelly Dowling, Dodge City, her four grandchildren, Tanner Dowling and wife, Cassi, their children Sache and Cinch of Fair Grove, Mo; Garrett Dowling and wife, Chanda, their children Oakley and Tripp of Bois D'Arc, Mo; Payden Dowling and partner Patrick, Chicago, Il; and Laton Dowling and wife Sophia, and their children Frankie Lou and Mia of Dodge City. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ford and Nola Fullerton; brother, Jimmy; and her husband of 69 years, Dean.

The Funeral service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:30 am. A private family burial will follow at Christ the King Lutheran Cemetery, south of Dodge City. The family suggests memorials to Dodge City Senior Center or Christ the King Lutheran Church Cemetery in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel, 1901 6th Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com