Elizabeth Beth Mcgowan

Beth McGowan, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Christmas Day, 2013. Beth was born in Cleveland, OH on December 11, 1930 to Paul and Elizabeth Johnston. She was a graduate of Hathaway Brown School in 1948 and Mather College in 1952. Beth married Donald McGowan in 1956, and they had four sons. Beth was very involved in philanthropic activities. She was the first female president of the Toledo Tennis Club and volunteered for Mobile Meals of Toledo. Beth was active with her parish, St. Pius X, and was always available to help those in need. She was an accomplished equestrian and also enjoyed skiing and playing tennis. She loved to travel, especially with her family, and even solo flew an airplane. Beths greatest enjoyment in life came from her family. She cherished the time they spent together and was always there for her grandchildren. Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Don McGowan; sister, Mary Schreiner; and daughter-in-law, Tari. She is survived by her sons, Donald Gwen, Mark Lynn, Chris Lisa, and Peter Michele; grandchildren, Jenna, Kristy, Paul, Elizabeth, Reid, Brynn, and Cade; and her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Jim Dayment. There will be a celebration of Beths life and gathering of friends and family on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. Sylvania, OH. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 am on Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3011 Carskaddon Ave. Toledo. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Street Mission, 105 17th St. Toledo, OH 43604, The Salvation Army, 620 N. Erie St. Toledo, OH 43604, the Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, OH 43537 or The Toledo Tennis Club, 4330 Indian Rd, Ottawa Hills, OH 43615. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.