Date Of Birth: August 13, 1910
Date Of Death: February 3, 2011
Dr. Chester C. Stowell age 100 was born in Fayette, Fulton County Ohio August 13, 1910. He died February 3, 2011. Preceded in death by wife Lola Gleason Stowell, parents Harry and Etta Stowell, brothers Ferris, Dwight, Wesley, Avery and sisters, Irene, Naomi, Eunice, and Dorthy.
Survived by sons, Larry (Sandra) Indianapolis, Ken (Kathy) Santa Cruz CA., daughter Cheryl Stowell, Fishers, IN., niece Jean (Gordon) Brown, Cumming Georgia, granddaughter Christy Stowell, and great granddaughter Mikayla Stowell, CA.
Chester taught school for nearly 16 years, starting in a one room schoolhouse and later junior high in Fayette, Ohio. He also was a farmer at the same time. In 1945 he moved to Indianapolis to attend Lincoln Chiropractic College. He dedicated 25 years to Lincoln as a professor, registrar, and dean. He was named who’s who among men in the Midwest, named Indiana Chiropractor of the year (1976), Lincoln College outstanding teacher (1969), and was bestowed the honor of Kentucky Colonel.
Lincoln Chiropractic College merged with National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL and he served as Dean of students until retiring as Dean of students Emeritus in 1990. At National he was awarded the president’s gold medallion award for 40 years of service to chiropractic. The students at National dedicated the “Mirror� yearbook to Dr. Stowell as “the friend of students.� He retired in 1990 at the age of 80. He remembered friends and family’s birthdays and anniversary’s, both by mail and phone. He was a prayer warrior everyday for friends and family. He loved the lord with all his heart and soul.
He was a member of Hope Church in Carmel, and later attended Wheaton Free Evangelical Church while living in Wheaton, IL.
Due to the weather conditions and the fact that friends and family live all over the country, there will be no funeral service at this time. All his friends and family helped celebrate his 100 years of life at his 100th birthday celebration in August. There will be a small graveside service at Lincoln Memory Gardens and a memorial service will be held in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wheaton Free Evangelical Church in Wheaton, or National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. You may sign his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Dennis Wood says
Cheryl and family may it be of some comfort to know that I and others are thinking of you, and remembering you in their prayers. I know you have wonderful memories of your Dad and how wonderful it was for you to have him to age 100. I feel your sorrow in the loss of someone so close and important. Dennis Wood, Zionsville IN.
Bob Simonson says
We all will miss Chester. He truly was one of a kind. My years working under him and with him are priceless.
Max Widmer says
Condolence from Max Widmer, Lincoln student 1970.
Judy Wilson Moore says
My prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Cindy Hinshaw Weir says
Dear Cheryl and family…
Thinking of you and praying for you at your time of sorrow and hoping that loving memories of your father will sustain you.
Fondly,
Cindy
D Peter G Furno says
I was saddened to hear of Dr. StowellGÇÖs passing. I am absolutely sure that his students and those who crossed his path will always remember him with fondness. He was a man of character and integrity….a man of kindness, understanding and encouragement….a man who lived a long and full life with fortitude….a man who lives on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Sleep well sweet prince…….
Tony Dorto says
I was fortunate to have Dr. Stowell as a professor and Dean while I was a student at Lincoln Chiropractic College, 1965-1969. I will always remember his soft spoken voice, kindness, fairness to all and of course his brilliant memory. Everyone around him was lucky to have had him for 100 years. What a blessing. Rest in peace beloved professor. Your memory lives on.
James Winterstein says
Dear Cheryl and other family members. It was my very good fortune to have first met Dr. Stowell in 1971 when he came to National from Lincoln and to have worked with him for many years when I returned to National in 1985. Dr. Stowell had a fine sense of humor, a great memory and a dedication to chiropractic medicine and to National that was simply outstanding. In behalf of all of us here at National University of Health Sciences, I extend our deepest sympathy even while we rejoice in the knowledge that Dr. Stowell is now with his Savior whom he loved so much.
Most Sincerely,
Jim Winterstein
President – NUHS
Chuck Tasharski says
Dear Cheryl,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for you and your family. We have lost a treasure. The good Doctor is now with the Greatest Doctor. May God be with you and yours.
Jane Baker Hardin says
Dear Cheryl and the Stowell Family:
I was saddened to hear that you lost your father and friend, but I was glad to see that he lived to the ripe old age of 100!! I know you both enjoyed each other for the 20 years of his retirement. Now the good Dr. will be with the lovely Mrs. Stowell always. I know that gives you peace.
I’ve thought of you both often. I would love to catch up sometime.
Sincerely,
Jane
henry e bruce dc says
Dr Stowell was one of the finest chiropractors that entered young mens lives . till we meet again, god bless. Henry Bruce DC.
Dr Kristine Aikenhead says
Dear Stowell family,
Dr. Chester Stowell has definitely touched my life with his wit, humor, strong Christian character and personal concern for others. He lived every day with purpose and leaves this earth a very rich man. I know my life is better for having had his example. Thank you for this opportunity to honor this man and his Lord.
Carolyn Roth Richardson says
Dear Cheryl and family,
Prayers & thoughts to you on your Dad’s passing. Reading about his long & productive life brings back good memories. Our teenage years were better for your parents understanding of ” the girl’s to come to your house to hang out & have great slumber parties. A very gentle man. Take Care & be kind to yourselves through this process. Sincerely, Carolyn
Emile J Furno says
Dr Stowell, you showed me the way and I have walked it since graduation in 1965. My life journey continues in your shoes. I embrace you – Rest in Peace.
Dr Michael van den Bos says
My heart felt condolences to the Stowell family on the passing of your beloved Chester. He was a loving person with endless time for everyone.I feel privileged to have known him as he had a soft spot for us South African’s on campus at NUHS. May he rest in peace. Michael van den Bos D.C.
Mary J Radcliff says
Hello Cheryl:
I am sorry to hear this news but what a great long life you had with your dad. We still attend church at WEFC and I know many will remember him. I do remember him attending church and I would always greet him, he always had a smile to share.
Sincerely,
Mary
Marv Tazelaar says
Cheryl,
I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on having lost such a fine man as was your father. It was very good fortune to all who had the chance to make the acquaintance of those good, nice people who were your parents.
Dr Randy and Pauline Swenson says
Hello Cheryl and family:
We are sending our thoughts and prayers at this time of your Dad, passing on to be with the Lord. I know he is in a beautiful place, in peace and joy. And reunited with your lovely mom, Lola, too. Dr. Stowell touched both of our lives and hearts with his wit and his kindness and his inspiration. And for Randy, sharing the many years of working together at NUHS was a blessing.
May his memories live on and bring a smile and joy to all of our hearts and souls.
With all our thoughts and prayers,
Dr. Randy and Pauline Swenson and family