Obituaries

December 20, 1944 to December 21, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Dean D. Lowry, 68, of Francesville, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1944 in Francesville, to the late Donald H. and Alice Catherine Bayless Lowry. He married Carol E. Johns on July 17, 1966 in Monon. She survives.

Also surviving are:
One Daughter, Amanda (Mark) Douglas of Rossville
Two Sons, Scott (Christin) Lowry of Monticello and Jeff (Kasey) Lowry of Francesville
8 Grandchildren, Gabrielle, David, Shea, Samantha, Madison, Kaitlynn, Ashlynn, Sarabeth
Two Brothers, Richard (Martha) Lowry of Francesville and Paul (Diana) Lowry of Thorntown
Two Sisters, Donna (Richard) Wen of New Brighton, MN and Mary (Eldon) Everidge of Rockville

Preceded in death by:
Two Brothers, Kenneth and James Lowry;
Three Infant Sisters.

Mr. Lowry was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church where he has served as chairman of the church elders, and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, small group member and on the missions committee. He was also a member of the West Central School Board since 1986. He had a true interest in the well-being of the students. He was a board member of the Purdue Christian Campus House. He was the former president of the Carroll-White REMC Board where he had served for 25 years. He was a former member of the Pulaski County 4-H Board and the Pulaski County Pork Producers. He was a lifetime farmer and avid golfer. He enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, riding his motorcycle and mowing the roadsides. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Dec. 24), at Francesville First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Military graveside services will be conducted.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville First Christian Church Building Fund or West Central Schools Educational Foundation, Inc.