Melvin Robert Lowry (1940 - 2009)

Born 24 Nov 1940 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Died 14 Mar 2009 at age 68 in Raymond, Warner, Alberta, Canada

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Biography

Melvin was the son of Lorne Lowry and Olive Jestin.

Siblings:

1. Adeliene
2. Lois; married Chuck
3. Albert
4. Elwyn

Married first...??

He secondly married Arlene Heninger on 01 May 1970

Children:

1. Burke Anthony; married Heather
2. Layne; married Angee Palmer Dean - daughter McKenzie 05 Dec 1998

He became a Mormon in 1978.

He passed away in 2009 and was interred in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, Lethbridge Census Division, Alberta, Canada^[1] Row 7-Block 20-Plot 3

OBITUARY:

MELVIN ROBERT LOWRY, our dear companion, father and friend passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 after a prolonged illness. Mel was born on November 24, 1940 in Calgary, AB to the late Lorne and Olive Jestin Lowry of Calgary.

He is survived by his sister. Adeliene of Gretna, AB. He is predeceased by his brothers, Albert, Elwyn, both of Calgary and sister, Lois (Chuck) of Edmonton.

Mel enjoyed his upbringing in Calgary for 28 years, at which time he took employment in Lethbridge at Western Canada Hardware where he started a successful career in electrical wholesales.

It was here in the workplace that he met his future wife, Arlene Heninger of Raymond. May 1, 1970 would see them marry, and eventually see them settle in Raymond. Here they were blessed with two children, Anthony (Heather) and Layne. To this family were the most precious part 5 grandchildren.

Mel joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 18, 1978 at which time he learned the joy of serving his fellowman in the different capacities that came to him. He especially loved the home teaching program of the church.

Mel was known far and wide. He was welcomed anywhere that he went. Traveling in his business afforded him the opportunity to meet many people and he always had a good story to lift everyone's spirits. To see Mel walk in the door was to bring a smile to your face. Mel thoroughly enjoyed his 20 years employment with Westburne Electric of Lethbridge. Mel and Arlene were often busy with their friends and family activities. He often planned surprise anniversary dinners for Arlene with the whole family in on the party. One of the greatest joys of his life was his affiliation with hockey, initially with coaching the 8 to 10 year olds in the early 80's including his son Layne. He later became heavily involved with the Raymond Old Rangers Old-timer Hockey League for many years. He made many great friends as a player and manger with the assistance of Morris Fromm and Morris Peterson as coaches, until his health no longer allowed him to continue.

Despite many health setbacks, Mel was very successful in assisting Arlene in their commercial cleaning business, AM Cleaning. He was meticulous in every last detail.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Taylor Street Chapel in Raymond with Bishop Carlos Jensen officiating. Interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, Lethbridge, AB Printed in THE LETHBRIDGE HERALD, Lethbridge, AB

Research Notes

Story from Layne: "My Mom was born in 1947. My Dad did have a previous marriage in 1963? That's all I know about it though. He got diabetes in his early fifties. He was not very compliant with the diabetic diet. Eventually he lost a lot of his earlier memories of childhood and teenage years etc. I do distinctly remember though, that when we were kids we would ask him about his childhood and he would not ever talk about it. I'm guessing he didn't have a lot of fun or very many happy memories. All I really know about his childhood, was that he was born in Calgary but raised half his life in Delburne, Alberta. He told us that in that area he had 51 first cousins on both sides."

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110366370/melvin-robert-lowry: accessed 08 March 2023), memorial page for Melvin Robert “Mel” Lowry (24 Nov 1940–14 Mar 2009), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110366370, citing Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, Lethbridge Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by T & J (contributor 48977892).