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1934
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2010
Grace Lowe Obituary
Grace L. Lowe, 76, of Ventura, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2010 at home, after a long battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at South Coast Fellowship in Ventura with Pastor Larry Reichardt officiating. Her children will scatter her ashes in a private ceremony.
Grace was born in Chicago, Ill., to Joseph and Francis Zibrun on July 26, 1934. She married Robert A. Lowe on May 14, 1955 in Chicago and moved to Ventura shortly after their wedding. Grace was a homemaker and loved family gatherings. She was an active member of South Coast Fellowship in Ventura where she was an elder and was active in the church's food outreach program. She was happiest when surrounded by those she loved.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and parents, Joseph and Francis.
Grace is survived by her three children, Robert Lowe of Covington, Wash., David Lowe of Simi Valley, and Donna Bratschun of Tulsa, Okla., along with daughters-in-law, Stephanie Lowe of Covington, Wash., and Josie Lowe of Simi Valley, and son-in-law, Neal Bratschun of Tulsa Okla. She leaves behind her sister, Shirley Williamson of Ventura, and brother, Joseph of Chicago. She was blessed to have five grandchildren: Rebecca Gunn of Tulsa, Okla., Michael and Sarah Bratschun of Tulsa, Okla., along with Rachel and Brian Lowe of Simi Valley.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that a donation be made toward the research in the fight against cancer.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to her "adopted" daughter and friend, Elaine, as well as to her caregiver Julie, the staff of the hospice organization, and to South Coast Fellowship who saw her through this trying time.
Arrangements by Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 642-8134.
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Memories and Condolences
for Grace Lowe
November 19, 2010
Although Donna and I never lived together in Ventura, we probably made at least 100 trips to visit you there. Your home was always like our home way from home and we refeshed and inspired by those times together. You're in a better place now while we all are finishing our course, pressing toward the mark for the prize of God's high calling. We rejoice that we will see you again in God's due season!
Your loving son-in-law, Neal
Betty Bratschun
November 13, 2010
Our sympathy goes out today to the entire family as you remember your mother / grandmother on this day and forever. She was a wonderful person. She will always live in the hearts of those who knew her.
Julie Hill
November 12, 2010
"Gracie, Gracie, Gracie..... you did it ! You finished the race and did well. I am so blessed to have had the honor of caring for you during your last month here. You Blessed me daily with your smile and your wit and humor. I will miss that. Thank you for all the times you prayed with me and for me over the last 18 years. You are such an example to others of pressing in and staying in prayer. I long to be where you are now. Until then.. I love you and remember to say hi to my mom 'Peggy' . My dog Jack misses you already. It was beautiful to watch him with you. Thanks for sharing your love with him!! Julie Hill Ventura, Calif.
John Huffman
November 11, 2010
The the greatest prayer warrior I have ever known who loved like Jesus and beat us all to heaven!
Rebecca Gunn
November 10, 2010
Yesterday I found an anniversary card that you sent and it made me smile. I don't know how many stickers you kept in your stash, but I loved that they were always there. While I'll miss you and all you did, I know that we will all be together again some day. You were an incredible example of a true follower of Christ to me and I am so glad that I could call you my grandma!
Love always, Rebecca
Susan Brandenburg
November 10, 2010
Dear Grace,
I don't usually write to the deceased directly,But I know you will hear me.After retiring from Vons I feel so sad we weren't reconnected.I loved our Thursday mornings on a regular basis.I loved how we shared our precious Lord and the day he will take us all who know him.I can see you now with that beautiful smile, cancer free,dancing with arms open.I miss you now but will see you again.Love and blessings to your precious family.So sorry you had to let her go.Such an amazing woman and so glad I got to know her!
November 10, 2010
Grandma, I am so glad that you were my grandmother (God gave me a good one!) I remember so many good times all of us have had with you and I will never forget them. We will miss you soooooo much, but know you are in heaven and we can rejoice for you!
Love Michael
Jenn & John Escalona
November 9, 2010
Grace was such a beautiful person. She was always so nice & kind to John & I. She never forgot to send us a card at Christmas time. We will miss her smile whenever we saw her. But It is comforting to know that she is in a better place and smiling from above. Our deepest condolences to the family. We are all so blessed to have known her. Love
Doug and Lynn Jones
November 9, 2010
Dear Grace, May you enjoy the fruits of your rewards of a life well lived. Your loving family is stamp of your reflection and they live on with all you have put in them. Well done good and fatihful servant! Love from Doug and Lynn Jones
Josie Lowe
November 9, 2010
To Mom. I am so honored I to have had you in my life, You showed me peace and kindness. You are the epitome of God's Grace. You are a true prayer warrior and always prayed for God's protection over our entire family. Although we will miss you while we're here on earth, we know we will see you again in Heaven. We will celebrate that you are now with Jesus and your beloved, Bob.
Love always,
Josie Lowe
November 9, 2010
To Mom. I am so honored I to have had you in my life, You showed me peace and kindness. You are the epitome of God's Grace. You are a true prayer warrior and always prayed for God's protection over our entire family. Although we will miss you while we're here on earth, we know we will see you again in Heaven. We will celebrate that you are now with Jesus and your beloved, Bob.
Love always,
Josie Lowe
November 9, 2010
Mom, you will be so missed by your Children but we also realize that you are in heaven with Dad and it doesn't get any better then that. That being said brings comfort tour our hearts. Love you always.
Your Son David
Donna Bratschun
November 9, 2010
There are never enough words to describe how thankful I will always be to God for the amazing woman He gave to me as my mother. Mom never thought about herself. She was always willing to deny herself anything and everything so she could please those she loved the most. She sought the wisdom and counsel each and everyday from the Lord. As far back as I can remember she worshipped the Lord and prayed each and everyday morning before the sun ever came up. What an example she set for those of us here on this earth. She is now running with the angels on streets made of gold and in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. There is no greater joy knowing she has been reunited with dad and she is forever free and some day I will see her face again, I will hear her voice again and I will laugh with her. But until that day mom, I will continue to run my race here on this earth. The world is not as nice a place without you in it but Heaven just got sweeter when you entered it. I love you always mom. Your daughter Donna
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