Frank Marsden Lowther

Frank was born in Winnipeg in 1925 and by the time he was 14 he had to leave school to help support the family business. By age 17 he enlisted in the army (Winnipeg Rifles) and was sent to Alberta for basic training where he was reassigned to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. At age 19 his regiment was sent to Italy where they were deployed along the Adriatic coast. He also took part in the liberation of Holland where he met his future wife whom he married in Winnipeg in 1947. Although he had returned to civilian life he remained on the army reserve list and during the great Winnipeg flood of 1950 was called up to help with evacuation of flood victims and other duties. During this time he was seriously injured and was on disability. In 1952 he officially re-enlisted in the RCAF and was transferred to Moncton, NB and from that point on his life and that of his family changed for the better. His military career took the family across Canada, as well as four years in Europe. He retired from the RCAF in Edmonton in 1969 and moved to Calgary, but his wandering ways took him to Chilliwack in 1976 and eventually back to Calgary in 2006. Frank was well loved by his family and friends and was always quick with his sage sayings and bad jokes. He enjoyed carpentry and gardening and was a member of the Masons. He could talk to almost anyone…even if they didn’t speak English! Along with his wife he was committed to family values and the importance of family.

He is survived by his three sons and their wives, Arthur (Shirley), Robert (Sandra), and Edward (Yvonne); seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South (at Lake Fraser Gate), on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Anthony Heiraas of Peace Lutheran Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Frank’s memory directly to STARS, (1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7).

Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca