OBITUARY: James W. Lowe
James W. Lowe, 60, Topeka, KS, died Mon., Aug. 13, 2007, at his home. He was born Aug. 24, 1946, at Clovis, NM, the son of Alec P. and Ruth V. (Campbell) Lowe.
He served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne and was a Ranger in Viet Nam. He was in the Marine Corps National Guard. He worked in the BNSF Shops for 34 years. Jim was a member of the Southern Baptist Church; DAV; American Legion Post 49 of Albuquerque; and NRA.
He was married to Gerry Ann (Dunn) on Aug. 24, 2005, in Topeka. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son: James Lowe of Hampton, VA; a daughter: Janet Buenafe of Canoga Park, CA; 3 step-children; a sister: Margaret Manz of Gallup, NM; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM, Fri., Aug. 17, 2007, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW Tenth, Topeka. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Interment will be Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, P.O. Box # 8350; Topeka, KS 66608. To leave a special message for the family online visit, www.PenwellGabel.com.