James Robert Dow, 72, of Bartlett died November 22, 2020. James was the beloved father of Carey Zabran, Adam, Jay and Danny Dow; loving grandfather of Keira and Emily; cherished brother of Gordon, Don and Paul. He was a Vietnam navy veteran and member of Local Union 150, having worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. James loved cooking, and was an avid coin collector. As a Chicago sports fan he enjoyed watching the Bears, Bulls and Cubs. Most of all James loved his granddaughters more than life itself.
 
 Services will be private.