Catherine Lower Obituary

Catherine "Kate" Louise MacMahon Lower, 93, passed away on December 13, 2012 at home in Anchorage, Alaska.

Kate was born on October 11, 1919 in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma. She was married to John Lower for 64 years. He proudly served in WWII. In 1947 they moved to Alaska after John returned from the war. They lived here until they retired in 1974. They returned to Puyallup, Washington where they enjoyed their retirement years. They moved back "home" to Alaska in 2005 where they could be closer to family.

Kate was a homemaker and worked for a short period of time in the office of long time Anchorage physician, Dr. Ivy. Kate received awards for her volunteer service. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, ballroom dancing and gardening.

"Grandma Kate was a very special person and will be missed very much. She had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She was very giving towards others - always offering to help or to knit or sew a gift. We like to think she is ballroom dancing in heaven now with a smile on her face. It has been a blessing to have her in our life."

Kate is survived by her children, Jim Lower and Patti Lower; daughter-in-law, Joan Lower; grandchildren, Sean, Amy, Lynn, Sandra and Diana; great grandchildren, Gabe, Luke, Emma, Kyle, Norah, Travis, Cameron and Owen.

Kate's ashes will be scattered this summer in Alaska on Crooked Lake to join her husband of 64 years, John Lower.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Lower

10 Entries

Nancy Beaudoin

January 18, 2013

I learned today of my friend's passing. I met Catherine at the Anchorage Senior Center when I was the Outreach nurse there. We became good friends and I still laugh at people trying to give her hugs. She certainly didn't like those hugs! She would coil up and shake her whole body! She was one sharp gal and was hugely missed in the craft room at the senior center when she could no longer attend. Thanks for your wisdom and friendship, Catherine. You will be thought of dearly.

January 6, 2013

I love you and miss you every day, Mom. You were always there when I needed you. I miss the times we used to tell secrets and laugh. I will keep you in my prayers every night. Your daughter, Patti

January 6, 2013

I love you, Mom and miss you every day. You were a good Mom and true friend. Thank you for being there every time I needed you. Your Daughter, Patti

Dashelle Goff

January 6, 2013

I will always remember Kate just the way she looks in this photo, smiling from her special spot at the "family" table where she lived at Grandma K's Place. Often,she and her friend,Vince, played tug of war with the tablecloth as the prize. They were evenly matched.

Other times she would reach across to her other friend,Gene,touch her hand and ask,"How are you doing today?" She and Gene became close friends.

Her favorite color was purple and she wore it well. I can imagine she looked great in a purple ballroom gown or sitting on a motorycle decked out in her leathers.

She is missed by her friends, but fondly remembered, smiling at each of us from her place at the table.

Thank you, TJ, for your wonderful care of Miss Kate

Dashelle Goff

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January 5, 2013

Grandma Kate will be missed. She was a great friend and neighbor. I will never forget her or her laugh, her kindness to others, or her bright smile. Jim you were a very good son to her. She spoke highly of you and Patti and all her family. I will call you when I get a chance ok. Glenna Equia

Louis Karageorge

January 4, 2013

I am sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I had the honor and privilege of briefly knowing Mrs Lower and enjoying her company, she will be missed. Please accept my condolences to the family.

Amy Fredenhagen

January 3, 2013

I love you Grandma!

Renee Kingland

January 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Margie Tidwell (Bahr)

January 1, 2013

Long time family friend. They lived across the street from us when I was born and growing up until "Minnesota Bypass" moved us out of the neighborhood. I have fond childhood memories of her. May God Bless Kay and take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with her husband John.

David Poitry

January 1, 2013

My condolences to the family. I had the honor to call Catherine "Mom" and no one was kinder or more generous in her love. Her smile and her hugs will be missed.

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