This memorial website was created in the Loving memory of Christopher R. Dowswell, 64, born on July 14, 1947 and passed away on November 19, 2011.He loved people and life and will be well remembered,deeply missed and never forgotten Please help honor Chris's life with your rememberances,stories,pictures,video clips,audio clips etc...
The family has a established the Chris Dowswell Scholarship Fund through Winrock International. It's Mission is helping African women farmers by providing scholarships for local extension agent training of Women in there countries. This is something that was very important to Chris and we are doing very postive things with this fund. 88 scholars to date!
If you would like to DONATE please contact Sheri Kabaou at Winrock international. (501) 280-3019 or SKabaou@winrock.org Thank You
Dear Chris my family and I miss you we are now 73 the time goes very fast and we thanks you the good times you give us in Mexico and Africa.
How time flies, just like yesterday your thoughts keep flashing in from time to time. You were a lover of children. I remembered vividly you paid for Lisa's nanny fee in Addis Ababa when I travelled with her in 2010 working with SG2000
Nigeria . You were a lovable person. l personally miss your person. Continue to rest in peace Christopher Doswell!
Nigeria . You were a lovable person. l personally miss your person. Continue to rest in peace Christopher Doswell!
Dear Chris,
It was around this time when the sudden news of your passing on gripped Ugandans. We cant remember enough the moment you had set in SG2000 to improve the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers. The atmosphere you created through your management style is persisting up to today. I pray that God continues to inspire the management team at SAA to stand by your virtues
It was around this time when the sudden news of your passing on gripped Ugandans. We cant remember enough the moment you had set in SG2000 to improve the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers. The atmosphere you created through your management style is persisting up to today. I pray that God continues to inspire the management team at SAA to stand by your virtues
Been thinking about you, Chris, remembering all the good times and 'learning experiences' we shared. You are missed, right around the world. Much love from Nairobi, y un abrazo!!
Happy B-day old friend...still think of you often, and how your friendship made my life better. You are and will always be missed. Un Abrazo!
Visiting mom. We talked about your birthday today while I was looking at old photos of you and Richard. We both miss you so. Happy Birthday!
Es difícil saber que ya no estás, te recuerdo y me gustaría escuchar tus consejos, Montse creciendo, es una pena ya no tenerte cerca, vives en nuestros corazones y siempre te agradezco todo lo que hiciste por mí, descansa en paz
Keeko, You left us too early old friend. Cannot believe Richard left us and now you are gone. Our 4 years together in Spain, the closeness of the Dowswells and the Taylor families, the memories of our shenanigans in Madrid come flooding back. I wished we could have got together in our old age to share those memories. I will never forget you and I on the bridge of the SS Independence arriving in New York harbor and through the mist seeing the Statue of Liberty come into view, first time seeing our country in 4 years. David and Steven, you have lost two wonderful brothers and my heart breaks for you.
Hard to accept it's been 7 years, amigo ... I will always be thankful that you were in my life for so long ... you are greatly missed. Abrazos, Bro.
Chris was someone who always wanted to help those less fortunate. Losing him was a loss for us all. Miss you.
Happy Birthday once again old friend. I think of you often and how you changed my life in such positive ways. Miss you, pal. Rest in peace.
Sometimes it's hard to believe your are gone. Every time someone mentions Mexico I think of you. I miss hearing from you.
Dear Chris, You're candle is still burning, with the new strategic plan in place, SAA will strive to achieve what you cherished, ''developing the smallholder farmer of Africa''
Thinking of you during this time of year for family.
Doing good things in Africa in your name, brother.
Doing good things in Africa in your name, brother.
Miss you everyday Uncle Chris. Always wishing I can talk to you and get your advice. Love you very much.
Hey Buddy...I've been traveling and am just back on line...I think of you often Chris...your's was a singular friendship for me and nothing like it has come along since. Which is my way, I guess, of saying I miss you Pal. God Bless you and keep you.
Love,
Mr. T.
Love,
Mr. T.
Chris! your memories still linger in our minds. You made an indelible mark of human development in your time. We are grateful for the life you shared with us in Africa. Rest well, knowing that you did your best for humanity.
Dear Dowswell,
Your leadership contribution to SAA, more so to SG2000-Uganda which opened a new chapter in SAA working style will always be cherished.
You will always be remembered by SG2000-Uganda family.
Your leadership contribution to SAA, more so to SG2000-Uganda which opened a new chapter in SAA working style will always be cherished.
You will always be remembered by SG2000-Uganda family.
Hard to believe it has been 5 years since you left so suddenly. I think of you often and miss you daily. Love you brother....
Your light still shines brightly my brother. Rarely a day passes without you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest well, knowing the world is a better place for you having passed through it. Mr. T.
It's the five year marker since Chris left this realm. It is the same marker as his father in September and my mother in October as they preceded him so closely. I was raw with grief in 2011 as was Chris' mother who lost a husband, best friend, and a son. Chris wanted to be recognized as my grandson's grandfather although it was his late brother, Richard, who was Gabriel's grandfather. This is only one example of Chris' generous spirit and caring for others. He also had the astute ability to use his words to help change the hardships in this world. I miss them all.
Dear Chris,
I was among the youngest team of recruits into SAA family in Uganda, Chris loved evidence based reporting and cherished hard work, I will forever miss you for that.
I was among the youngest team of recruits into SAA family in Uganda, Chris loved evidence based reporting and cherished hard work, I will forever miss you for that.
I met Chris once, prior to joining SAA in Nigeria. But he left an indelible impression in my mind because of his total empathy & commitment to the upliftment of rural women in Nigeria. I met him together with Mr Masaaki Miyamoto (then ED SAA/SAFE) & Late Prof A.M. Falaki (then Nigeria's SAA Coordinator). They wanted to meet, discuss & find out the best way SAA could offer support for the microenterprises of these women located in Jogana Village, Kano State. The women were producing local food seasoning. I saw the passion with which Chris loved those women & wanted to help them. Unfortunately, things changed before he could actualized his intentions. Till this day, the women always discuss & become animated about Chris whenever I visit them. Adieu.
Hard to believe it's been four years already, my brother. I pray you are at peace. You are surely missed, and remain my inspiration.
Happy birthday Uncle Chris.
I still think about you everyday. There are more and more things I wish I could talk to you about, to get your advice and guidance on. Your wisdom is something I will always admire and wish I could have learned even more from. Miss you greatly.
Love you.
I still think about you everyday. There are more and more things I wish I could talk to you about, to get your advice and guidance on. Your wisdom is something I will always admire and wish I could have learned even more from. Miss you greatly.
Love you.
I miss you Chris. I was at the World Food Prize without you. We had our Sasakawa Board meeting without you. Continue resting in PEACE!
Will always have you in my good thoughts.
Ruth
Will always have you in my good thoughts.
Ruth
I miss and think of you everyday Uncle Chris. I know for a fact I wouldn't be who I am without you in my life. You always inspired me and continue to inspire me to impact the world in a positive way. You left behind so much greatness and kindness. I could only hope to say the same about my life one day. Love you Uncle Chris.
Nicole
Nicole
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS. You will be happy to know we successfully celebrated Norm's birthday Centennary in Uganda from Iuly 7-12 and it went very well. I paid tribute to you there too. I miss you Chris and we all at SAA miss you so much. Continue to rest in Eternal Peace. Ruth
Chris, I wish you were still here to talk to. I miss hearing about what you were doing with your work, your travels and the people met. I know you can't hear me but I miss you.
David
David
Oh Chris, we continue to miss you. I was joined by Aki, Deola and David Norman to make a contribution from SAFE and SAA to the Christopher Dowswell Scholarship Fund. We thought of you, we spoke of you and I wish you to know you are missed and endeared dearly.
I miss you so much and yes, one day, we shall meet again. Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to get so closely associated with SAA/SAFE and with Norm. Cheers and I hope you are happy together.
Always Ruth
I miss you so much and yes, one day, we shall meet again. Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to get so closely associated with SAA/SAFE and with Norm. Cheers and I hope you are happy together.
Always Ruth
Hey, Chris...I think of you nearly every day, and often ask myself "what would Chris do?" when confronted with a special challenge. You remain my best friend and most admired colleague. I've been through a bad patch this year, and including you in my prayers has helped immensely. I love you, brother, and know one day I'll see you again.
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Dear Chris my family and I miss you we are now 73 the time goes very fast and we thanks you the good times you give us in Mexico and Africa.
How time flies, just like yesterday your thoughts keep flashing in from time to time. You were a lover of children. I remembered vividly you paid for Lisa's nanny fee in Addis Ababa when I travelled with her in 2010 working with SG2000
Nigeria . You were a lovable person. l personally miss your person. Continue to rest in peace Christopher Doswell!
Nigeria . You were a lovable person. l personally miss your person. Continue to rest in peace Christopher Doswell!
Dear Chris,
It was around this time when the sudden news of your passing on gripped Ugandans. We cant remember enough the moment you had set in SG2000 to improve the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers. The atmosphere you created through your management style is persisting up to today. I pray that God continues to inspire the management team at SAA to stand by your virtues
It was around this time when the sudden news of your passing on gripped Ugandans. We cant remember enough the moment you had set in SG2000 to improve the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers. The atmosphere you created through your management style is persisting up to today. I pray that God continues to inspire the management team at SAA to stand by your virtues
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Those who dug the well
I was very sad to hear about the death of Chris Dowswell. He was a good friend and pioneer in the communications group at CIMMYT. I recall a conversation with him in 1996 that I quote often. It was when we dedicated Glenn Anderson's Deodar Cedar by the Admin bldg. We were discussing the need to remember institutional history and the people who came before us so as to give credit as well as not repeat the past. Chris said that there was an old African saying:
THOSE WHO DRINK FROM THE WELL SHOULD REMEMBER THOSE WHO DUG THE WELL.
It rang true then and still does now. Chris was one of the pioneer comunications people at CIMMYT and laid a solid foundation for the excellent unit that exists now. That work and his later efforts with Norm Borlaug/Sesakawa are an outstanding legacy. May he rest in peace.
Chris Dowswell visits India in 2005
I vividly remeber Chris Dowswell visiting Directortae of Wheat Research, Karnal, India on March 17, 2005 along with Norman Borlaug. He developed a special rapport with me and discussed about wheat production in India. He also took my pictures with Borlaug and posted me later on.
I was sad to know about his death. I pray to Almighty for peace to his soul.
Ravish Chatrath, Principal Scientist, DWR, Karnal
r.chatrath@gmail.com