Lee Arthur Lowery
August 31st, 1937 – October 26 th, 2024
Lee Arthur Lowery
Lee Arthur Lowery- amazing man of God, dedicated husband and daddy, fun grandpa and great grandpa, caring brother uncle, and friend; went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Lee was born in De Berry, Texas on August 31st, 1937, to James and Estelle (Brooks) Lowery. The family later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and as Lee graduated through Potter Elementary and Saginaw High School, he became interested in following in his brother Wesley’s footsteps as a boxer. This career was short-lived when Lee began to learn more about, and fellowship with the Mennonites, a protestant, Christian, pacifist religion whose focus on acceptance and confession of faith spoke to him. So much so, that he made the decision to become a pastor. Through one Mennonite minister in Saginaw, Michigan and one in Masontown, Pennsylvania, Lee was introduced to Leona Griffin as a pen pal. After writing letters over the course of a year, and then meeting and asking her father’s hand in marriage, Lee and Leona were married on June 27th, 1964. Their daughter, Michele was born on November 3rd, 1969. Lee became the full-time minister of Ninth Street Mennonite church in Saginaw, Michigan from 1971-1981, and while he had gone to Hesston College in Kansas shortly after he married, in wanting to learn more in order to give more, he went back to college in 1981, Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana to obtain his degree in Urban and Black Ministry. With degree in hand in 1983, he pastored at the Southwest Mennonite Fellowship and then Bethel Mennonite Church, both in Chicago, Illinois from the years of 1984-1990.
Lee’s life was one of helping others; whether as a pastor ministering, or as a member of the Full Life Care Adult Center in Everett fellowshipping or making bead necklaces or bracelets. He enjoyed sharing stories and laughing with friends at Mountlake Terrace Adult Family Home and singing and having bible study with Embassy Bible Fellowship or Mountlake Terrace Church members.
Lee created amazing memories with his family. These memories will be forever remembered by his wife Leona Lowery, his daughter Michele (Oscar) Turner, as well as his three grandchildren: Arianna (Demetreus) Allen, Cameron Turner, Elijah Turner, his two great grandchildren: DeMari Allen and Isaiah Allen, one sister- Irene Lowery, and four brothers- Timothy (Sandra) Lowery, Bobby Lowery, Jonah Lowery, James Lowery, special friends Rachel and Ruperto Guedea, several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Bernice Barlow, and brothers- Wesley, Oscar, and Doris Lowery.
Celebration of Life Service: 11/23- 3:00pm-5:30pm (Zoom available upon request- m2turner@live.com)
Fellowship Meal: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Mountlake Terrace Christian Church
5304 232nd St SW
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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To my Aunt Leona and cousin Micky. May you find comfort in your memories of your husband and your father and solace in his love for you.
I remember when Uncle got married. I was there with his brother Doris Lowrey my father, now deceased. I was 12 now I am almost 72. Rest in peace my sweet Uncle. I will always remember and love you.
Michele and family, sending you love. Fathers are irreplaceable. I also am a November baby who lost her dad in October. Sending you many hugs and warm thoughts as you navigate your first birthday without your dad.
Dear Family, please know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May you find joy in knowing that God has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. Weaping may indure for a night but the joy of knowing that your loved one is resting in the arms of Jesus will give you peace of mind during this time of mourning. Rest well cousin.
Lee Lowery was a great man, a great friend and a wonderful spiritual leader. Many beautiful memories will live on in our hearts. We know he is at home with God. Many condolences to his family.
We love you,
Michael and Barbara Sacco
Chicago Illinois
Lee Lowery was a great man, a great friend and a wonderful spiritual leader. Many beautiful memories will live on in our hearts. We know he is at home with God. Many condolences to his family.
We love you,
Michael and Barbara Sacco
Chicago Illinois
Words cannot adeqately express the kind of friendshio we had with Lee and his wife and daughter, Leona and Michelle. He was a friend for all time and we miss him so much but rejoice in knowing he is with the Lord and we shall see again!
Leona, I’m not sure how my son, Derek,found Lee’s obituary but I’m so glad he forwarded it to me. Wayne and I think of you often and send our love and prayers for your peace and comfort. There is always a special place in the heart for the memories of those we love.