David Alan McDowell, born August 22, 1959 in Clarion, Iowa, died Friday, April 10 at Unity Hospital in Grafton, ND. He attended Goldfield Community School. He lived most of his life in the Goldfield/Eagle Grove area and the last couple of years he spent in Drayton, ND so he could be close to his daughter and grandkids, with whom he dearly loved spending time. David enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his family. He loved hunting mushrooms with the Mushroom Club. He enjoyed taking his dog Daisy for walks. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his daughter Megan (Jason) Morris, Drayton, ND step-daughters, Becky ( Jean ) Zigrang, Clarion, IA, Sara(Ryan) Ell, Eagle Grove, IA. His grandkids include Paige and Trentyn , Mackenze and Brandon. His siblings Susan Ash, Garrison, TX, Merrill McDowell, Eagle Grove, IA , Cheryl (Ken) Miller, Wellman, IA and Melody McDowell, Williamsburg, IA. Also, many nieces, nephews and great nieces & great nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents Raymond and Verena McDowell and Step-father Frank Strever. There will be a visitation at Austin funeral home in Drayton, ND on April 14th from 5 to 7 with a prayer service starting at 6:45. We will have a memorial service in Eagle Grove, IA at a later date.