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James E. Lowe

James E. Lowe

  • December 12, 1922 - January 27, 2012
  • Seymour, Iowa
  • Mercy Hospice
    Centerville, IA 52544
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“I am saddened to hear of Jim's passing but I know he was not doing well for sometime. He was a very good man. I trust that the memories will help...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Marvin Sebolt - Mystic, IA

“So glad we were able to visit with James a couple of years ago when we were back. We have life long fond memories! Louise and Barb too ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Louise Bruns - Loveland, CO

“Sorry to hear of James passing. We always enjoyed his humor on our many visits to IA. Also remember him on those big tractors. Jerry and Pat ...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Jerry and Pat Tjader - Webster, WI

“James is a special man to many of us. He is not just an uncle to my brothers, sister and I, he and Rose have been our grandparents. (Mom said...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Paula Robbins - Unionville, MO

“The Ruth Lowe Myers family of Wisconsin are saddened to hear of James' passing. We had some good times with James and Rosena. Pat, Susan, Laurel...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Deanna Myers Keppen - Barron, WI

“James and I stood together on August 2, 1945 at the Burlington Depot in Centerville, Iowa waiting for a train to take us to the induction center. He...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Howard L. DeVore - Eugene, OR

“Greg, Carollyn and family so sorry to hear about your loss life just doesn't always seem fair. But he is in a better place and all of his health...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Richard & Margie Stewart - IA

“Debbie, VP, Sylvia, Greg, Carolyn, and family, May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you all at this most difficult time. May you feel...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Mike and Linda Peltier - TX

“Thoughts & continued prayers are with you Debbie & Greg & family. Glad that James enjoyed the trip to South Dakota - Black Hills Summer of 2011. ...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Ted & Lora Shonts - Sheboygan, WI

“Greg and Carolyn and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: James and Melinda McElvain and sons - IA

“I've known the Lowe family for nearly all my life. Spent a good deal of my youth at Lake Thunderhead with James, Rose, Greg and Deb. I am saddened...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Marty Hatfield - Moravia, IA

“Debbie,Gary and your Families, Again, we are saddened by the loss of your Father and Grandfather. We have been praying for Mr. Lowe during his...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Jo Ann & Phil Leibowitz,Jr. - TX


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James E. Lowe, age 89 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.

James was born December 12, 1922 in Brazil, Iowa the son of Edwin F. and Emma (Allison) Lowe. He graduated from Cincinnati High School, Cincinnati, Iowa in 1940. James then served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII as a Military Policeman. James married Rosina Burkhiser on November 17, 1945 in Long Beach, California. They farmed together near Seymour for his entire career. He served for many years on the Appanoose County Soil Conservation Commission.

He is survived by two children, Debra Leibowitz of Mineola, Texas and Greg (Carolyn) Lowe of Seymour, Iowa; 4 grandchildren Ashley (Jr) Glenn of Grinnell, Iowa, Matthew Lowe of Seymour, Iowa, Vincent Leibowitz of Grand Saline, Texas, Sylvia Leibowitz of Mineola, Texas; a sister Grace Scott of Centerville, Iowa; a brother Harold Lowe of Cincinnati, Iowa; a brother-in-law Eddy (Ann) Burkhiser of Unionville, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death his wife Rosina, parents and three brothers Claude, Floyd, and Charles.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Kay Singley officiating. Friends may call Monday with the family present from 6-8PM at the Lange Funeral Home, Centerville. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Iowa. A memorial has been established to the Hospice Room at Mercy Medical Centerville, Iowa. Condolences may be left online at www.langefh.com.