Nancy "Nan" Dowzer Meschke, 93, died March 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 22, 1928, in Ann Arbor, MI, to Orville L. and Nancy (Curry) Dowzer.

Nan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946.  She attended Smith College, Northhampton, MA, before graduating from Katharine Gibbs School, Melville, NY, in 1949.  Nan was a charter member of the Kansas Cosmosphere, (now known as the International SciEd Center & Space Museum), joining May 10, 1982.   For over 30 years, she was also a faithful docent for them.  In addition, Nan was member of PEO Chapter BL, Grace Episcopal Church, and Grace Altar Society.  She was fiercely independent, but had a heart of gold.

On January 16, 1955, she married Marvin Gus Meschke, in Hutchinson.  He died January 20, 2000, after sharing 45 years of marriage.

Nan is survived by:  sons, Brad Meschke of Phoenix, AZ, and Jason "Jay" Meschke (Becky) of Overland Park; stepdaughter-in-law, Debbie Meschke of Hutchinson; stepdaughter, Susan Stockwell; brother, Stephen Horrell, Jr. (Cathy); sisters, Elizabeth Schroeder and Margaret Dowzer; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; four step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; three dear nephews and five grand nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Dezzy.

She was preceded in death by:  her mother and stepfather, Nancy and S.B. Horrell; father and stepmother, Orville and Grace Dowzer; stepson, Gus Meschke, and a step granddaughter.

Cremation has taken place.  Per Nan's wishes, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Grace Episcopal Church or the International SciEd Center & Space Museum (Kansas Cosmosphere), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.