Douglas Long Lowrance

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

Douglas Lowrance Obituary

Douglas Long Lowrance December 1, 1935 - July 8, 2017 San Diego Commander Douglas L. Lowrance, USN (Ret.), passed away on 8 July 2017 while vacationing with his wife, Susan, in Asheville, NC."Doug" was born in the Philippines on 1 December 1935 to Vice Admiral Vernon Lowrance and Mrs. Claire (Dowden) Lowrance. He graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk (1953) and the U.S Naval Academy (1957). Doug also earned an MBA from National University in San Diego (1983).During his 26-year Navy career, Doug's submarine deployments included: CAPITAINE (1960-1962); SALMON (1962-1963); and GUDGEON (1966-1967). He was executive officer of WAHOO (1968-1969) and commanding officer of PICUDA (1971-1972). In addition to his submarine experience, Doug served at the Office of Naval Intelligence in Washington, DC. After retiring from the Navy, Doug was as an electrical engineer for General Dynamics Electronics Division (now BAE Systems) in San Diego. He retired in 1988.Doug became an expert at growing tomatoes and his talents were recognized in a San Diego Union Tribune article published in July 2010. Doug was a ferocious reader, a generous and supportive father and a devoted husband. Doug enjoyed nothing more than having a thoughtful discussion about global and current events. He was a member of The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo.Doug's first wife, Mary Alice Murphy, predeceased him in 1998 after 39 years of marriage. They raised three daughters, Jeanne Lowrance of San Diego, Beth Brock (husband, Glenn) of Colleyville, TX; and Susan Confetti (husband, Kevin) of Concord, CA. Doug adored his five grandchildren, Caroline Hutcherson of Roanoke, TX (husband, Aaron), Lauren Stokes of Ft Worth, TX, Masen Confetti of Concord, CA, and twins, Krista and Kayla Confetti of Concord, CA; and two great-grandchildren, JR and Lydia Hutcherson of Roanoke, TX. Doug married Susan Guthrie in La Jolla, CA, in 2004. They enjoyed playing golf, attending concerts, cruising, traveling, and attending Naval Academy Reunions. Services to be held at Fort Rosecrans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to City Ballet of San Diego, or the San Diego Symphony.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Aug. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Lowrance

8 Entries

September 30, 2017

Susan and Family,

We are saddened at the passing of our friend, Doug, and send our deepest sympathies to you, Susan, and his beloved daughters.
We new Doug for many years..........in Key West, Hawaii, and San Diego. We will always remember his kindness, his sense of humor and his love of country. God Bless,

Nelson and Maryann Kick

Richard and Teddy McCracken

September 12, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Doug's family from a Naval Academy classmate of 1957 in San Diego.

Dick Helm

September 5, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Doug's family, friends, and shipmates from a GUDGEON shipmate. Glad I got to see him in 2010 at the Myrtle Beach reunion.

Thoughts & Prayers,

August 31, 2017

LCDR Douglas Lawrance who served as XO on the USS Wahoo (SS565) in 1967 to 1968 has been added to our memorial page at https://websitesbycook.com/wahoo/memorial/.
In the Navy we say, at the passing of a shipmate, Sailor, rest your oars. The Crew of the USS Wahoo (SS565) sends our deepest condolences.

Brotherhood of the Dolphin

Nick Nichols

August 30, 2017

To the Lowrance Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Douglas' passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Douglas, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS CAPITAINE SS-336 in 1960, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

CDR(SS) Douglas Long Lowrance
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Fred Jauch

August 30, 2017

Even though the time was short, it was such a privilege to know you Doug. Thank you for your service and for the wonderful role model you've been for the many lives you've touched.
May you rest in peace Doug.

Made Chief 1974

marty rice

August 28, 2017

Never met the Commander. All I know is that we both wore dolphins. shared the diesel boat fleet at Ballast Pt early to mid '60s and we both retired from the Boats....prayers offered up for the Lowrance Family and any friends/shipmates who might be touched by the Commander's passing.....hand salute!
QMC(SS) Marty Rice

Bill Dixon

August 28, 2017

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Douglas' passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Douglas' service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.

Douglas Long Lowrance CDR(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

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