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Thomas John Lowry

1934 - 2014

Thomas John Lowry obituary, 1934-2014, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1934

DIED

2014

Thomas Lowry Obituary

Thomas passed away on February 11, 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 22, 1934 to William and Mary Lowry. At the age of 14 the family moved to Rantoul, Ill. He graduated from Rantoul High School in 1951. He married Ida Mae Comstock on July 15, 1956.

He was employed by AAFES from 1951 to 1986. He and his family traveled extensively, living in Illinois, Kansas, Germany, Spain, Hawaii and Alaska. Upon retirement they settled in Colorado. Tom was president of the local AREA Retirees Group for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Ida and three children, Sandra Lowther of Clearwater, FL, Michael of Colorado Springs. And John of Mesa, Arizona. He had 5 grandchildren, Patrick, Sean and Kelly Lowther, and Christopher and Karl Lowry.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 14, 2014.

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Brett Churchill

February 22, 2014

John, to you and your family go our most heart felt condolences. May you and your family find peace and solace in these times and only reflect back on the great times for which are thankful.
Yours Truly,
Brett and Kathy and the Churchill family.

Angela Norpel

February 18, 2014

John, my deepest sympathies to you and your family in this time of loss.

February 17, 2014

John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff & Nancy Nemitz

Phil

February 15, 2014

I am sorry to hear of the passing of John , he will be greatly missed. May you keep the fond memories you have of him always in your heart. James 4:8 invites us to "draw close to God and he will draw close to you", especially during this sorrowful time.

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