Christine Lynette McGowan, age 70, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away to a better place on January 13, 2021 of complications from COVID- 19.

Chris was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 12, 1950. She attended the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton, Iowa, where she graduated in 1968.

Chris loved to swim, play Yahtzee, and had a brilliant memory. She also loved to travel, visiting family in other states. She had a love for knitting afghans and sharing them with family and friends, including many babies swaddled with her love. Chris treasured her four guide dogs over the years.

She is survived by siblings: Tom (Celia) McGowan, Bob (Cathie) McGowan, Mike (Ruth) McGowan, Mary McGowan, Dick (Joyce) McGowan, and Gary McGowan; uncle, Don Elarton; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Doris McGowan (Elarton) and Richard McGowan.

Chris will be remembered for her long letters, wit, caring heart, her sense of humor, and her contagious laughter.

A private service will be held by the family at a later date.