Homer Lower Obituary


LOWER, Homer Earl
93 Years of Life

Formerly of Deer Park, Washington, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 in Gresham, Oregon. He is the father of Roy Lower of Gresham, Oregon, and Duane Lower of Palo Cedro, California. Homer enjoyed six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Born in Grinnell, Iowa in 1917, he served as a Chief Motor Machinistmate in the United States Navy during World War II seeing combat action in the North African, European, and South Pacific Theatres. After his military service, Homer was a gang saw operator at lumber mills located in Cloverdale and Carlotta, California. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Funeral services honoring Mr. Lower will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Riverside Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Chattaroy, Washington followed with interment and military honors by the United States Navy Honor Guard at the Peone Prairie Cemetery, Mead, Washington. LAUER FUNERAL HOME, Deer Park, WA

Published by Spokesman-Review from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2011.
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The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Homer E. Lower for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.

Linda Anne House, Founding Member

March 21, 2011

In Loving Memory of my Uncle Homer. You will be missed but we know you are at peace.

Debby Lower French

March 18, 2011

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