Thomas Lowrey

Just now heard of Tom's passing from my brother John, who still lives in Midland. My best friend in high school, Tom and I loved laughing at each other's jokes. I'd forgotten the name of the band, but well remember traveling to Saginaw for the Battle of the Bands. I loved their rendition of "Summer in the City" featuring Tom on trombone. As I remember, they had a tie week after week and made the top bands come back every time. A scam but still fun. We did meet up in Midland a couple...

Tom was a great person and I got to know him through teaching at Chestnut Hill He will be missed. My sympathies to all

Mr. Lowrey was such an inspirational teacher. He was my fifth grade teacher in 1977-78 and encouraged each student in a way that was meaningful to them. I remember him playing music when we had time to work on homework which we all loved. He was kind and fair and made school a welcoming place. Sending condolences to his family and all those who loved him.

Tom will be missed by so many many people. I was fortunate enough to become a part of his family in October 2024 when his Son Nathan and my Granddaughter Halley got married. It was an awesome ceremony and touching, as he officiated it. My heart goes out to his whole family. Rest peacefully Tom.

I often heard my brother say" I taught her everything she knows about sports" and he was right. A lot of times he took me with him to play ball anywhere we could. Back yards, schoolyards, playgrounds, pavement, front yard, street, wherever. He wasn't embarrassed to have his little sister with him. It was hot and sweaty, but fun. We played a lot of Horse and Pig on the driveway basketball hoop. Ran a lot of races in the front yard. Once in a while I would win and he was not a graceful loser,...

Mr Lowrey was indeed a memorable teacher! One of the books he read in class was "Child of the Silent Night" - it is my favourite book to this day. I remember the after school movies in the round library at Chestnut Hill, way back in 1977. His smile and kindness will be remembered always. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and person! God Bless his family.

Kelly, please accept my condolences on the loss of Tom. You and your children are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Mr. Lowrey was the first man who showed me it was ok and cool to be intellectual, to perform in musicals, to love reading and I don´t know that there´s a greater gift than that. My deepest condolences to his family you´re all in our thoughts and prayers.

As a parent whose daughters had Tom in Chestnut Hill, I admired the dedication and love he had for his students. May his memory be for a blessing.