Obituary for Jewel Ann Stowell
Jewel Ann Stowell, 87 of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Jewel's was born in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Alvin Iverson and Ruth McClure Iverson. As a young child, she vacationed in Florida and grew fond of the sunshine state. At the age of 13, her family moved permanently to the beautiful state of Florida. In 1961, Jewel’s was married to Eugene Stowell in Orlando, Florida.
Jewel’s graduated from Orlando High School on June 8, 1951 in Orlando, Florida. In 1951, she attended Florida State University in Tallahassee and a year later transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and obtained her Diploma of Nursing Degree. On November 23, 1955, she received a Registered Professional Nurse certification from The State of Florida Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.
After graduating from college, she relocated to Philadelphia and worked as a pediatric nurse where she gained passion for children. A year later, she returned to the Central Florida area and continued her nursing career at Orange Memorial Hospital (OMH) in Orlando. As a competent professional, she quickly rose through the nursing ranks being promoted from a Staff Nurse to Patient Care Coordinator. Jewel’s was a dedicated member of the Nursing Association for over 35 years and retired in 1994. After retiring, she worked part-time at Life Care Center Nursing Home of Altamonte Springs for seven years giving back unselfishly to her community
Throughout her life, Jewel’s supported many charitable organizations to include Alley Cat Allies, The Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity and The American Disabled Veteran's Association. Her long-time generosity to these organizations will never be forgotten.
Jewel’s was an avid reader and spent hours at local libraries and shared interesting books with her friends to enhance their lives. She enjoyed traveling internationally, making new friends and watching sports. Jewel’s was a skilled swimmer and she enjoyed teaching the grand-children how to swim in the family pool. She had an immense love for people and an even greater affection for her cat “Winky”.
Jewel’s will be truly missed by her close friends and extended family.
“No more pain Jewel’s. Fly Away!
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at a later date.
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Jewel’s graduated from Orlando High School on June 8, 1951 in Orlando, Florida. In 1951, she attended Florida State University in Tallahassee and a year later transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and obtained her Diploma of Nursing Degree. On November 23, 1955, she received a Registered Professional Nurse certification from The State of Florida Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.
After graduating from college, she relocated to Philadelphia and worked as a pediatric nurse where she gained passion for children. A year later, she returned to the Central Florida area and continued her nursing career at Orange Memorial Hospital (OMH) in Orlando. As a competent professional, she quickly rose through the nursing ranks being promoted from a Staff Nurse to Patient Care Coordinator. Jewel’s was a dedicated member of the Nursing Association for over 35 years and retired in 1994. After retiring, she worked part-time at Life Care Center Nursing Home of Altamonte Springs for seven years giving back unselfishly to her community
Throughout her life, Jewel’s supported many charitable organizations to include Alley Cat Allies, The Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity and The American Disabled Veteran's Association. Her long-time generosity to these organizations will never be forgotten.
Jewel’s was an avid reader and spent hours at local libraries and shared interesting books with her friends to enhance their lives. She enjoyed traveling internationally, making new friends and watching sports. Jewel’s was a skilled swimmer and she enjoyed teaching the grand-children how to swim in the family pool. She had an immense love for people and an even greater affection for her cat “Winky”.
Jewel’s will be truly missed by her close friends and extended family.
“No more pain Jewel’s. Fly Away!
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at a later date.
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