Grace A. Dow

She lived most of her married life in Midland, except for a short period in Cleveland, Ohio early in her husband's business career.

The Foundation is dedicated to funding religion, education, culture, science, and community life in Michigan.

Relatives recalled her joy in making the gift,[2] which was adjacent to the Dow family orchards.

She served a number of years as president of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society,[5] and provided help to those in need.

[4] In the early 1950s she was involved in the planning and funding through the Foundation of a new library building, which was designed by her son, architect Alden Dow.