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Myron Wharton "Squatty" Lowell

Myron Lowell Obituary

LOWELL Myron Wharton "Squatty" Lowell passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Devoted husband of Harriet Norman Lowell of 61 years. Loving Father of daughters Harriet Lowell Stafford (Norm), Marcella Louise Lowell, Martha Lowell Villavaso (Rick) and son, Andrew Myron Lowell. Son of the late Hazel and Gordon Lowell. Brother of the late James R. Lowell, Jeane Lowell Bodden and Betty Lowell Cummings. Also survived by numerous loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Age 85. A native of Fairhope, Alabama and a resident of Metairie for 58 years. "Squatty" was born on November 25, 1924 and grew up in Fairhope, Alabama. "Squatty" joined the U.S. Army Air Corps serving as a pilot and gunnery instructor, retiring with the rank of Major. He was a graduate of the class of 1949 from Auburn University with a degree in Building Construction. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Unity Temple Church, 3722 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. Following the service the interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor to the WWII Museum or Habitat for Humanity, 600 Press St., New Orleans, La. 70117. Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA in charge of arrangements. Information: (504) 833-3786. Condolences may be offered online at www.legacy.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 7, 2009.

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March 26, 2010

Harriet and Squat will always be remembered. I will send a letter. Nath Doughtie

Deryl Morris

January 1, 2010

January 1, 2010

Squatty was a long time good friend. He will be missed by his family and many many friends.

My sincere condolences to Harriett, his children and family.

Betty Campbell

December 17, 2009

Squatty's father became my step-father in the early 1950s..he was a dear person, and Squatty seems to be a lot like him. My sister and I enjoyed all the Lowell step-siblings and miss them. Hometown Fairhope just is not the same.
God bless Harriet and their children.
Shalom,
Betty Manery Heim Campbell and
Shirley M. Gilmore

Wallace Beckett

December 13, 2009

December 13, 2009

I was in the hospital when I learned of Squatty's passing and sadly, I could not attend the service. He was an absolute gentleman and will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Wally Beckett, Mandeville, Louisiana

Barbara Erdmann

December 13, 2009

Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father & husband. Squatty always stop on his walks to say hi. The neighborhood will miss him.

Salvador GIardina

December 11, 2009

I was at Manresa, when the notice of Squatty came out. I knew him from the Jesters. We both went back for many years. I wish that I could have attended the funeral. He will have my prayers.

Paul & Phyllis LeBlanc

December 10, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father, Martha. No matter how long we have with our loved ones, we know how hard it is to say goodbye. Please know that our prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time

Mary C. Goldthwaite Pollard

December 9, 2009

Mr. Lowell had so much love to share with the world. We are all so blessed to have had him in our lives and so broken hearted to have to say good bye. He will be sadly missed by so many. Mr. Lowell's love is carried on through everyone in his beautiful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennis DePolitte

December 9, 2009

Martha, Mrs. Lowell & family - My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father & husband. My memories of Mr. Lowell are of respect & affection. My prayers & good wishes go out to all of you.

Dennis

Ferrers

December 9, 2009

Just as our family shares so many wonderful memories of growing up with your family, so do we share your grief with the loss of such a wonderful person as Squatty. He was an inspiration to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - The Ferrers

Diane Rosenbach

December 8, 2009

Harriet and Family,

A beautiful famiy that you and Squatty shared with so many of us over 35+ years. Memories that bring a smile to our face and sunshine and love to our hearts. The legacy that you and Squatty have given us enriches our lives and our children. Squatty always gave us that warm Alabama hug, smile and genuine feeling of caring. Thank you for sharing with all with us. Squatty showed us that a simple gathering of friends sharing a hamburger from his grill is what life and friends are all about. The memories of my gentle, loving and caring friend brings tears to my eyes as I see his smile of welcome and love. The two of you gave us the light of "family in true love".

Diane Rosenbach

Bobby Drew

December 8, 2009

To Harriet and family - I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a good friend to the family (the Drews on Schouest), so many kindnesses that I'll never forget - also remember working for him (with my brother Billy) on Magazine St., when we were youngin's in the late 70's.

He will be missed and never fogotten!

December 8, 2009

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. FONDLY, CATHY AND BEN FRANK

Brenda Wendryhoski

December 8, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We will never forget all the goods times we shared together.
Brenda Wendryhoski

December 8, 2009

Harriet,
The Baier Family extends our sympathy to your family. Squatty Lowell was an example to all of us of a kind man who lived life to its fullest. Everyone smiled when Squatty was around. I am sure Heaven is an even better place now that he is there. Thank you for sharing Squatty with us for many years.
Cap and Michael

Henry Parham

December 8, 2009

Dear Harriet and Lowell family,
May we add our deepest sympathy to those of your many friends. Squatty was such a kind and gracious man, he had the love and respect of all his family, friends and community.
He will greatly missed by all in the Beach Club, and the neighborhood. I shall always remember when we first met him at the club, he dubbed me "Magnolia" because of my southern drawl. We all loved him and will miss him so much.
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from Cynthia and Hank Parham and family

Gary Carter

December 8, 2009

My condolence to Squatty’s family. I met Squatty as a fellow QB. He was a great person that always welcomed you to the QB meeting an a friend. When I found out that Squatty was from Alabama, we had some interesting conversations about Auburn and Alabama football. We will miss him.
A great lost to all
Gary Carter

Steven Reyenga

December 8, 2009

To the family of Squatty Lowell,

Squatty was Key Man when I was inducted into the OB's and I was priviledged to know and visit with him in our meetings, as well as one time in Fairhope with our friends Gary and Margret Romero where my Dad Dutch and I meet Harriot and Squatty @ Wenchels for spirits and oysters and great fellowship on a return flight back from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Squatty will be missed on this earth and his flying in heaven will be a better place for his going West.

Always a true Gentlemen Aviator!

God Bless your family as all things @ God's speed.

Bob Suckow, QB

December 8, 2009

Squatty was my key man when I joined the QB's and instantly made me feel welcome and comfortable. I had known him and his wife Harriet at the New Years Eve parties held at their home for more years than I care to remember. If I was a beting man, the traditional party will be held again this year but justifiably subdued in spirit but uplifting in love. God Bless ALL.

Robert Suckow

December 8, 2009

Squatty was my Key man when I joined the QB's and was always made welcome and comfortable by him. It has been a tradition for more years than I remember to celebrate New Years Eve at Squattys and Harriets house. I'm not sure, but I'll bet Harriet will continue the tradition-but the guests will be much subdued this year. God Bless!

myron lowell

December 8, 2009

harriet & family, we all want to celebrate squatty lufe by remembering the good times, beach club & parties at his home with deepest sympathy to all. bob & peggy tonti

Neal Jones

December 8, 2009

Squatty,

I am always proud to fly as your wingman. Check 6 my friend.

Neal Jones

December 8, 2009

Bill & Sue Cody - Fairhope, AL- offer their sincere sympathies to Harriet and the family for their loss. I know Squatty is cheering Auburn from "up above". I treasure the good times we were able to share meals and conversations over the years. Missed but not forgotten.

Murray Seals

December 8, 2009

Although I have only known Squatty for 6 years, his aviation knowledge and modesty was truly inspiring. Rest in Peace my brother QB Squatty Lowell who has "Gone West"

Murray Seals
Quiet Birdmen
MSY Hangar

Champ & Potsie Vinet

December 7, 2009

Potsie and Champ Vinet lost an old friend. Another Fly Boy from the Greatest Generation. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

H. G. "Dutch" Reyenga

December 7, 2009

Not only, was Squatty friendly and respectful he enjoyed being a QB and the fellowship with others, but also, he was very knowledgable about AVIATION, per se and its supporting role for our COUNTRY. Additionally, his pleasing personallity along with his excellent demeanor will be sorely missed.by all of our fraternity Brothers

Amos Plante

December 7, 2009

Squatty was Key Man when I was inducted into the New Orleans Hangar of Quiet Birdmen. He, as well as my sponsor, went to great lengths to make me feel welcome. He will always be in my heart. My condolences to his family. I share your loss.

Amos Plante, QB

December 7, 2009

Dearest Harriet and family, Tony and I and our daughters and their families send you our loving thoughts along with a great host of joyous memories of special times with Marney and all of you. Our lives have been blessed with his and your friendship. We miss seeing all of you, and we will be thinking of you especially much at this time and in the coming days. You are welcome to visit us in Ormond Beach, FL, where we all live close to each other now. May Marney's memory be eternal, and may the closeness we feel for you all help to fill the gap you are feeling now. Lovingly, Melinda and Tony Melachrino and family ( Buddy's dughter)

John Magnon

December 7, 2009

To the family of "Squatty" Lowell I offer my deepest sympathy. I have know him a short 6 years and found him to be a fine gentleman. It is Ironic that I recently moved to his birth city, Fairhope, AL

John Magnon, QB

December 7, 2009

I love you Uncle Marney!
We love all of you. We are so blessed that he was is here to love us and will continue to love us in heaven.
Karen, John, Nichole, and Christine

Steve Knapper

December 7, 2009

Squatty was a good and faithful QB, an airman of the highest integrity. He was the governor of our New Orleans QB hangar and served with dependability. We salute our brother QB Squatty Lowell who has now "Gone West"

Steve Knapper
Quiet Birdmen
MSY Hangar

William Berry

December 7, 2009

To the Lowell Children -

We consider Squatty and Harriet as our dearest friends. We will always remember Squatty as a fun loving person and the many parties we attended at their house.

Love, Bill and Joanna Berry

DERYL MORRIS

December 7, 2009

MY SINCERE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU.

Babs Cory

December 7, 2009

Harriet,
Those we love must someday pass
beyond our present sight
Must leave us and the world we know
without his radiant light
But we know that light will shine
to brighten up another place
more perfect, more divine
And in the realm of Heaven
where they shine - so warm so bright
Squatty will live forever more
in God's eternal light.
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
My deepest sympathy - Babs Cory

December 7, 2009

DEAR HARRIET AND FAMILY - WE ALL LOVED SQUATTY AS HE WAS A DEAR MAN AND WONDERFUL FRIEND. LETS HELP CELEBRATE HIS LIFE BY REMEMBERING ALL THOSE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER AT THE BEACH CLUB TENNIS COURTS AND AT THE LOWELL'S ON NEW YEARS EVE. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, DICK AND ANNIE,BOERNE,TX

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