Kate Margaret McDowell

December 6, 1978 - February 18, 2019

Dr. Kate M. McDowell, DDS, of Broomfield, CO, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at age 40. She was born on Dec. 6, 1978, in Peoria, IL, to Kim and Mary (Slain) Brokaw of Dixon, IL. She graduated Dixon High School in 1997, received her Bachelor's Degree from Bradley University in 2001, and then earned her doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry - Chicago in 2007. Kate practiced dentistry at various offices in Chicago, Dixon, and Colorado until 2018, when she bought Sunrise Dental Care in Boulder and established her own private dental practice. Kate’s numerous affiliations included the Academy of General Dentistry, the Boulder/Broomfield Dental Society, and the American Dental Society. Kate was an animal lover and avid traveler who most enjoyed the company of her countless friends and family members. While her untimely death was tragic, she will be forever remembered for her warm heart and kind spirit. Because of our assurance of Kate’s faith in Jesus Christ, we know we will one day be reunited with her in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Kate married Thad McDowell of Broomfield, CO, on Apr. 2, 2016; Thad also died on Feb. 18, 2019. Kate is survived by her parents; brothers Ryan (Kristen) Brokaw of Ft. Rucker, AL, Ben Brokaw of Chicago, and Nick (Ashley) Brokaw of Sublette, IL; nieces and nephews Ethan, Miley, Lacey, Wyatt, Warren and Clarissa; beloved aunt Donna Wilson of Dixon and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2018, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM the Bethel Church in Dixon with Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Memorials have been established in Kate’s name for Safe Haven of Rock Falls, IL, and Granny Rose Animal Shelter of Dixon, IL