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Dr. Mark T. Lowe

1949 - 2019

Dr. Mark T. Lowe obituary, 1949-2019, Lecanto, FL

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

Mark Lowe Obituary

Dr. Mark T. Lowe died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Vitas Hospice on March 4, 2019 in Lecanto, Florida at the age of 69 years.
Mark is survived by his wife, Susan Lowe; children, Shannon Lowe, Jason Lowe, and Ian Lowe; grandchildren, Addison Lowe, Grady Lowe, Avery Lowe, and Wiley Lowe; siblings, Jack Lowe of Waynesville, Ohio and Don Lowe of Bella Vista, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon J. Lowe of Dayton, Ohio, his mother Opal Yeats Lowe of Dayton, Ohio, his stepmother Lois Lowe of Dayton, Ohio, and his brother James Lowe of Marietta, Georgia.
Mark was born on June 24, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Gordon and Opal Lowe. From the age of 8, Mark knew that he wanted to be a veterinarian and started down his path of working with animals when he turned 12. In 1975, he graduated from the Ohio State University Veterinary School in 1975 with a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine degree.
He began his career as veterinarian at Airway Animal Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. On a trip to South Carolina in October 1976, he met Susan and after a whirlwind courtship married her that same year on December 28 in Dayton, Ohio (up until his passing the two had been married for 42 years).
The couple welcomed twins Shannon and Jason in September 1981 and later moved to Ocala, Florida to pursue warmer weather and an opportunity for Mark to work with a former veterinary school classmate at Shady Oaks Animal Hospital.
While in Ocala, they welcomed their third child, Ian in December of 1983.
Shortly after Ian's birth, a veterinary position opened at Midway Animal Hospital in Homosassa, Florida and Mark jumped at the opportunity to work at a budding animal practice in Citrus county. At Midway, Mark quickly became a central, beloved figure for clients, staff, and veterinarians alike and expanded his veterinary expertise to include treatment of exotic animals and wildlife.
Mark also became the veterinarian for Homosassa Spring State Wildlife Park's animal collection the same year he moved to Citrus county and began his life long passion of working with and advocating for manatees.
Over twenty years in Citrus County and the state, Mark rescued, treated, consulted, and advocated for manatees, marine life, and wildlife.
After a diagnosis of Early on-set Alzheimer's in 2009, Mark retired from the veterinary profession and remained at home under the loving care of his wife, Susan.
Besides Mark's passion for healing animals, he was very involved with his community. Mark was a Charter Member of Kings Bay Rotary (Paul Harris Fellow Award recipient); a Founding member/Past President of the Friends of Homosassa Spring Wildlife State Park; a Founding member/Past President of the Friends of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Complex; and a member of the US Fish and Wildlife Service Manatee Rescue Team.
For those that knew Mark, he was a generous, fun-loving, caring, and charismatic individual who cherished his family, friends, and animals. He was known for his jokes, stories, and adventures as a veterinarian.
He was a person that could instantly put people at ease as well as instantly become friends. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor for those who had the privilege to work with him in veterinary medicine and animal care.
He was a fierce advocate for animals, especially wildlife and manatees; he wanted to ensure the preservation of our most vulnerable wildlife for future generations. Mark was fortunate to be in a career that was his calling.
He was truly a special person that positively and lastingly impacted the lives of his family, his clients, his animals, his friends, his community, and his colleagues in veterinary medicine/animal care. He will not be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (Wildlife Encounter Pavilion). All that knew Mark are welcome to attend and celebrate his life. The family asks that guests RSVP through the following website: mlowecelebrationoflife.app.rsvpify.com/ by Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, the Lowe family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of choice in memory of Mark T. Lowe, DVM.
The family would like to sincerely thank Vitas Hospice in Lecanto for their amazing care and support during Mark's short time with them.
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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Mar. 10, 2019.

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Norma Koutz Wallace Secor

May 3, 2025

I believe I took a photo of Dr. Lowe at the OSU vet school in 1974-75. I just recently found this photo, and would live to show it to the family. Any way to get in touch with them?

April 24, 2019

Was so shocked to read this sad news . Was just reminiscing with my son Tom at dinner the other night and he looked Dr Lowe up...one of the first people we met when moving to Ocala..I remember him bringing the twins to his clinic and them napping safely in The dog kennels.. such a great dad.......back then he even blessed our family with a monkey...long story.....Jan was his vet tech and became our dear friend along with her husband George.....Jan, Roy and Mark are now joined in heaven laughing with Mark and enjoying his great sense of humor... when ever we think of Mark it will bring a smile to my heart.....our love and sympathy to Susan and his children...Louise and Tom Davis

March 19, 2019

We were saddened to learn of Marks passing and are thinking of you, Susan, and your family. Please know that we always enjoyed the company of Mark and remember so fondly his contributions to the Refuge Friends group. Sincerely, Jim and Dee Green

Henry & Patricia Augustsson

March 16, 2019

Thank you for your loving care with Buckeye, who is now in Doggy Heaven. We are friends with Warren Snead family.

March 14, 2019

Dearest Suzie, we only meet a few times after you married Mark
but my memories of Mark in Vet School and while he was in Ohio are nothing but wonderful. Our 4 man study group helped each of us reach our goal of the DVM degree. Mark could keep us all laughing and learning! His passing has helped me reminisce about the hard work and long hours we spent together and all the great times we had . I feel a great loss but nothing like you and your family. You are all in my prayers, It was an honor to know him and call him a friend. Ava and David Farst, D.V.M. class of '75

Lois Eatz

March 12, 2019

Dearest Dr Lowe, Will always remember your kindness to all my Babies. Heaven keeps getting so crowded with the people God's children need the most.

D Just

March 12, 2019

Such a loss to our community. Thank you and rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends.

March 10, 2019

Dr Lowe was a great man, he was a husband, father, son and most of all very kind man. He was a great vet and I always looked forward to taking our fur babies to him. He always went out of his way to do whatever he could for your pet. Truly a special man . Susan and family I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Patti Strawder, St. Augustine,Fl.

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