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Ernest Vaughn Obituary
Lowell Vaughn passed away peacefully in Auburn, Washington on January 16th, 2015. Lowell was the youngest in a family of 5 born in Wenatchee Washington February 3rd, 1930 to Stanley and Florence Vaughn.
Lowell was a graduate of the University of Washington in mechanical engineering. As a college student he met his wife to be, Betty Jeanne Sills, which resulted in a marriage of 63 years. He enjoyed a career of 41 years as a project equipment engineer for the Boeing Company. Lowell had a passion for the outdoors and invested many of his years in leadership positions for the scouting organization. In later years he went on to support the Lion's organization and received the coveted Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for dedicated humanitarian services. Lowell and Betty enjoyed connecting with family but also engaged in many social relationships that brought them across the globe. Lowell's favorite past time was to share a bowl of ice cream with family or friends and sing old ditties which he learned as a child.
Lowell was preceded in death by one grandchild and is survived by his wife, 4 children and 4 grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled at Fairwood Community United Methodist Church on Sat., 1/24/15 at 11:30am, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd., Renton WA 98058.
We welcome you all to a follow-on reception in Lowell's honor at the River Rock Grill and Ale House starting at 1:30pm, 4050 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton, WA 98058. Sign Lowell's on line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com.
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January 24, 2015
Betty and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love surround you at this difficult time. Nancy Osborn
Joe& Gail Scarpello
January 24, 2015
Betty and Family, so sorry to hear of Lowell's passing. We'll be thinking of you during this most difficult time. You two were wonderful together and made everyone feel welcomed to be around.
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MariLyn Sabo
January 24, 2015
How we'll miss you, dear cousin Lowell. Love the comment about ice cream, I remember the ice cream making at family gatherings with all the kids taking turns churning it!
Rosemary Richert
January 24, 2015
I have so many treasured memories of this wonderful man. Generous, thoughtful, always looking forward to the next trip or activity, loving, great sense of humor, smart, sensitive, concerned, tenacious - these are just some of the words that come to mind describing Lowell. His deep love for Betty, his family, his cat, jazz, his motorhome and the Renton Lions Club were paramount. He worked hard at everything he encountered - at work, at home and even at/in retirement. He never lost his affinity for North Central Washington, where he was reared. He loved Lake Chelan, and Mesa Arizona. I am so thankful that he was able to be in comfort at home at Lea Hill when the Good Lord came to lead him to his eternal home. And, I am grateful to have had the privilege of having Lowell Vaughn as my good friend. He will have my love forever.
January 22, 2015
We are sorry to hear about Lowell. We share memories of the neighborhood, PTA, Scouts, kids, and working at Boeing. Please know our warm thoughts are sent your way.
Gene and Linda Hicks
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