Fred Dowling

Fred B. Dowling

Fred Dowling departed this earthly world June 27th at the age of 78. Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Betty Burgdorff Dowling. He is also survived by their three children and eight grandchildren. The oldest son Jay and his wife Casey reside in Winchester, Virginia with their children Abby and Trent; a son Chuck and his wife Rita live in Baton Rouge with their four children Maddie, Charlie, John Michael and Anna Rose; and a daughter Nicole and her husband Mark Pierce of Houston, Texas with their two children Andrew and Lauren. He is the son of the late Harry and Lozelle Dowling of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He is survived by a brother Harry and Judie Dowling of Wilmington, Delaware and a sister Mildred Robinson of Biloxi, Mississippi, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Fred graduated in 1959 from Millsaps College with honors in Chemistry before moving to Baton Rouge for graduate studies at LSU. He was a founding partner of Kem-Tech Laboratories in the early 1960s and spent a career in air-environmental work. He was a 50-year member of the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) and a steering committee member for what became the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) and a Trustee of that society. He was one of the earliest environmental professionals to receive the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) certification. He was a founding partner and president of Emission Testing Services for the past 29 years.

Beyond his professional career he volunteered for many activities including teaching Sunday school and coaching youth sports. He also served as a parent volunteer in the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid golfer. He served as the president of Fairwood Country Club for 13 years. He especially enjoyed cruising with his entire extended family.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visiting hours will resume on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of services at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, at 10:00 AM.

Pallbearers will include Bill Dowling, Jon Dowling, Trent Dowling, Charlie Dowling, John Michael Dowling, Andrew Pierce, Sean Dowling, and Brayden Dowling.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, July 2, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70815
Friday, July 3, 2015
9:00 am -10:00 am

Service

Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70815
Friday, July 3, 2015
10:00 am