Ila MacDowall

Ila E. MacDowall, 82, of Osnabrock, ND and formerly of rural Langdon, ND passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center of Osnabrock, ND.

Ila Evelyn MacDowall was born to William and Ethel (Magnus) MacDowall on January 24, 1929 on the family farm in Harvey Township, rural Langdon, ND. Ila was educated and lived in Harvey Township almost her whole life until moving to the Good Samaritan Center in Osnabrock in 2004.

Having spent most of her life on the farm, Ila helped raise cattle and did many household duties. She loved gardening and all kinds of music, especially music from bagpipes. She also loved animals.

Ila is survived by a brother: David MacDowall of Langdon, ND; two sisters: Betty Dahley of Fargo, ND and Gloria (Gerald) Long of Moorhead, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Donald, James, Neil and Earl; sisters: Vivian and Margaret; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Good Samaritan Center in Osnabrock for the excellent care Ila received while she was a resident there and for their caring nature towards the family when they visited Ila.

A private family service will be held.