Donald "Don" Charles Lowery

Donald Charles Lowery, 79, of Lynnwood Wa., passed away on July 24, 2016. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28th at 10am at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood, followed by his son's carrying him to his final resting place in the mausoleum.

Don was born on July 2,1937 in Magnolia, Mississippi to O'Dell and Versie Lowery. Don attended George Washington HS in Los Angeles until he entered the Navy where he received his GED and served 6 years as a Firefighter & MP. Don also served in the Army Reserves for 4 years. Don wed the love of his life, Norene Rae Hamor on March 13,1957 in Santa Monica, CA. Don and Norene enjoyed over 59 years of marriage that brought them 4 amazing sons, all whom made them very proud. Don's love of life and wonderous sense of humor traveled with him everywhere he went. Don worked for Oroweat as VP of Sales for over 21 years, which brought the family from Garden Grove, CA to Lynnwood, WA in 1968. In 1981 Don launched a coffee roasting and wholesale company that quickly became well known and respected and was family owned and operated for over 34 years. To Don everything was about family, that was what was most important to him. Memories of yearly camping trips, horseback & dirt bike riding and Don's great Donald Duck voice will forever be cherished by his children and grandchildren. Don was also a proud member of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Posse for over 33 years, another activity his entire family enjoyed and has fond memories of sharing with him.

Don was preceded in death by his parents O'Dell and Versie, his brothers and sister, Jerry, Jim and Ginger. Don is survived by his sister Betty Jean; sons Jerry, Steve, Mike and Jeff; their spouses Denise, Jennifer, Tawnya and Wanda; Grandchildren, Justin, Toni, Ryan, Crystal, Ashleigh, Tylor, Dylan, Nicolas, Zachary and Trevor; Great Grandchildren, Natasha, Hailee, Tre-Juon, Julianna, Haidyn, Halle and Hazel.

In lieu of flowers or donation, Don would encourage you to contribute those funds to your personal IRA account.

We love you Papa, thank you for all that you have shared with each of us, we will always remember your smile, great hair and most of all your love of life and each of us! Thank you, Rest peacefully ~ Toni

Papa was a hardworking, inspirational man. It wasn't a privilege to call him our grandfather, it was a Honor. He touched every person whom he came in contact with throughout his life. A funny man he was, Papa would always find a way to make you laugh, his sense of humor was brilliant and his hugs, unmatched. He loved yearly trips with the family, riding around on his Red 1200 & throwing up the hang loose sign while flying by! Papa we will miss you. Its not goodbye, its see you soon. ~ Love, Crystal

Papa, how in the world can I find words to describe what you meant to me? You were kind, stern when it was needed and taught us about the value of family. The memories of our many camping trips at the lake will never be forgotten. More than that, our family will continue to love each other and hold on to those values that you instilled in us. You also taught me about business and constantly encouraged me through my business venture. Those years that I spent working next door to you and seeing your smiling face every morning will forever be precious to me. I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to know you for 31 years. Rest in peace, Papa. I'll see you in heaven one day. Love always ~ Ash

Arrangements under the direction of Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA.