Leonard Eugene Lowrie
March 9, 1928 - January 3, 2011
Leonard E. Lowrie March 9, 1928 – January 3, 2001 Leonard was born in Miller, South Dakota. His family moved to Oregon when he was six years old. They settled near Broadacres, Oregon on a small farm. He attended Arbor Grove Grade School and Hubbard High School. He was drafted into the army in 1951 during the Korean War. His life work was in the pulp and paper industry. He was an expert in his field of work, and won several awards for his endeavors. He was instrumental in developing a process to make better pulp to make newsprint. This process used large machines called refiners. Throughout his career, he was called from many parts of the world to do consulting work. His travels took him to Norway, Sweden, Poland, New Zealand, Canada and several states. He is Survived by his wife of 61 years, Bernell Lowrie, Three daughters, Christine Peek of Corona, Ca., Brenda Forrester of Corona, Ca., Pamela Lyle of Woodinville, Wa., eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and Sister Ina Penney of Dallas, OR. A memorial service is planned for Saturday January 15, 2011 11:00 AM Prince of Life Lutheran Church in Oregon City. The Family wishes to thank all those who are here to honor Leonard’s Memory. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Odyssey Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Hillside Chapel. PDF Printable Version
Leonard E. Lowrie March 9, 1928 – January 3, 2001 Leonard was born in Miller, South Dakota. His family moved to Oregon when he was six years old. They settled near Broadacres, Oregon on a small farm. He attended Arbor Grove Grade School... View Obituary & Service Information