Dow, Gladys Anna, 95, of Coconut Creek passed away on January 26, 2016. She was born to the late William Francis Ridings and Lena Meier, November 25, 1920, in Stanford, Connecticut. Gladys is survived by her son, Douglas J. Dow, of Oakland Park, Florida; granddaughter, Danielle Ernst; two great- grandchildren, Cameron James Ernst and Bella Ernst. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.