Death of Nadine Dower

Nadine Adele (Platner) Dower passed away on Jan. 5, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 79 (6 hours short of her 80th birthday). Born on Jan. 6, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, Nadine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Nadine was a happy and hospitable person who found joy in helping others. She had a passion for art and graphic design, which led her to start her own design firm called Dower Power. Throughout her career, she worked at various institutions including the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Maryland; Andrews University's music department and University Press; and the Lake Union and North Pacific Union Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Nadine also volunteered for Your Story Hour and actively participated in numerous ministries. She was deeply committed to her faith and actively involved in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Nadine worshipped at the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Orchards Church in Vancouver, Washington, and the Walla Walla University Church in Walla Walla, Washington.

Nadine cherished her family and is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Dower. She leaves behind her daughter, Mona Dower Sarcona (Joe), and her grandchildren, Matthew and Nina Sarcona. Nadine is also survived by her son, James Dower (Noel Chaves), and her granddaughter, Paloma Chaves-Dower. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Adele Platner, as well as her brothers, Wally, Elwyn and Leroy Platner.

In her free time, Nadine enjoyed reading, scrapbooking and volunteering. Her creativity and passion for the arts shone through her hobbies.

A memorial service to celebrate Nadine's life will be held on March 16, 2024, at the Walla Walla University Church in College Place, Washington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to FoundationONE, which supports Upper Columbia Academy. Contributions can be made at www.foundationoneuca.org.

Nadine Adele Dower will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her kind spirit, artistic talents, and dedication to her faith and family will be long remembered. Her family and friends look for the day of Christ's second coming when she will rise to meet us all again.