James "Jim" Thomas Lowry

James "Jim" Thomas Lowry, age 73 passed away on November 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 16, 1947 to Mary Louise and Truckston Lowry. Jim lived the majority of his life in Toledo, Ohio and attended Start High School and the University of Toledo. He was a social studies teacher at Maumee High School for the duration of his career. He loved teaching and interacting with his students. Jim was married to Patricia Lowry (Maciejewski) for many wonderful years. He was an avid reader of all books, but especially loved mysteries. He also was a writer and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; three daughters, Jennifer, Brooke and Beth; seven grandchildren, Gabby, Katie, Giano, Romeo, Anjali, Hayden and Arjun; brothers, John and Jeff Lowry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Geoffrion; his father, Truckston Lowry; and his step-father, Harry Geoffrion.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ansberg-West Funeral Directors, 419-472-7633. To send his family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lowry

28 Entries

Don Klever

Earlier today

Miss ya, pal.

Don Klever

November 9, 2023

Miss ya, pal.

Marlene Cox

December 15, 2020

Jim sounds like he was an amazing man- great husband, father, teacher, & friend to all. Michael & I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you Patricia & your family. May God bless you & bring you comfort & peace. Love, Michael & Marlene Cox (cousin)

Jon Nicholson

November 24, 2020

No other teacher in my high school made as much of an impact on my love of reading and learning in general as Mr. Lowry. He introduced me to so many books, most notably the Spenser series by Robert B. Parker, and we would often talk about them before class. He treated his students with respect, and I always felt welcome in his class. He gave me a lifelong love of learning, and I often mention him to people as an example of the ultimate teacher. The world was better because of him, and I will always cherish my memories of him.

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Mary Jo Flaherty

November 19, 2020

Dear Patty, we were so very sad to learn of Jim's passing. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. I think about you every year and remember all the good times at Owens-Illinois and the loving memories of our Pokeno Club. Blessing to you and your family.

Alison Carr

November 18, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Lowry as I knew him. He was such an amazing teacher! We all knew he loved us and he loved teaching. He knew each of us individually and pulled the best out of us. He was definitely one of the great teachers that touched my life. So grateful for the influence he had in me. May you find peace at this time and know he was loved by many!! —Alison Masters Carr

Patrick V Peters, Ph.D.

November 16, 2020

My sincere sympathies to the Lowry family.

Jim was president of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity during my time at the University of Toledo and did an admirable job in very crazy times.

It was really neat to see how many of his students responded to his calming, yet fun to be with personality.

Rest in Peace, Brother Jim.

Mary Riddle

November 16, 2020

Mr Lowery was my absolute favorite teacher in high school. He was knowledgeable but he had a way about him that made him appeal to every type of student. He was a very kind and funny person. My prayers are with his family.

Rick

November 15, 2020

What a great guy. We went to Start together and were on the baseball team. Didnt know where he was until long after I was teaching in Maumee. A super guy that was a friend to all. We need more like Jim. Condolences to his family and friends. Rick Sabo

Joe Schiavone (Maumee Class of 1976)

November 15, 2020

My condolences to the Lowry Family. Mr. Lowry was one of my favorite teachers and wrestling coaches I ever had . A nice, kind and wonderful man.

Sue & Tom Fall

November 15, 2020

So sorry to hear of your loss Patty( as Jim used to call you). You & Jim were the best neighbors on Rushland. Hugs to you & all the kids.

Don Klever

November 15, 2020

I am very saddened to hear about my pal. I must have missed on a day when I did not read the paper. Someone sent me a text. To all of you who know me and those of you who don't, Jim and I were close friends even after MHS. We often met at schools on our student teaching assignments. He also shared much of his writing with me. I will certainly miss him. May you be blessed in your healing.

Andrea Cunningham Kennedy

November 15, 2020

Mr. Lowry was my favorite teacher. He made learning so fun.He also had a tremendous sense of humor.

Dawn

November 14, 2020

Prayers for your family. He was one of my favorite teachers.
Dawn Miller
MHS 1988

Don Snyder

November 14, 2020

Mr. Lowry was one of my teachers and coaches at Maumee High. He attended our class reunion three years back. He was a real good teacher but a better man. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Jan Widdel

November 14, 2020

Deepest sympathy to his family. Class of 1974 Facebook page is filling up with fond memories! He made learning fun and had a positive impact on a lot of students. Also worked with Jim as I also became a teacher. RIP Mr. Lowry.

Mary Sue Leck

November 14, 2020

He was an amazing teacher one of the best made History great to learn and a great person and seeing him at 40 th reunion with a test for us was so great he will be greatly missed he was a treasure

Mary Sue

November 14, 2020

He was one of the best teachers I had in High School great teacher great person great to see him at 40 yr reunion with a test lol he will be so sadly missed!!!

Cori Wagner

November 14, 2020

Mr. Lowry was my psychology and sociology teacher in the early 2000’s. I loved talking with him and he easily became one of my favorite teachers. Lucky for me, he continued to work with MHS part time after I was hired to teach. I got to know him in a new way talking about Jane Goodall, books, and our families. Jim was an outstanding teacher and friend to everyone. Maumee was blessed to have him. My deepest condolences to his family. He was a special man.

Kim Kimura Copeland

November 14, 2020

Mr. Lowry was the best teacher! He always cared about his students. Truly gifted. Sympathy to his family.

Staci Leach

November 14, 2020

What a wonderful man! It always did my heart good to see him in the hallway. I know how much he meant to so many students too. He leaves behind many fond memories and smiles. I am sure this is a void to your family, since I remember how much he cherished all of you.

Diane Tillman whelton

November 14, 2020

Mr. Lowry was the best teacher!! I always liked forward to going to his class, he made it fun. Sad to hear of his passing. Maumee 1976

Thomas Zsiros

November 14, 2020

Mr Lowry was my favorite teacher!

DONNA FLEITZ

November 14, 2020

Jim was a wonderful coworker and friend. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Gretchen Weston

November 14, 2020

I had Mr. Lowry for several Honors classes between 1986 and 1990.

He was a great teacher, and frequently made me laugh. He had an amazing collection of books that he shared with his students, and he introduced me to authors I would not have considered before.

His classes helped to shape my interest in sociology and law, which led to me becoming an attorney.

I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences.