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LOWREY
Evan Marion Lowrey
Evan Marion Lowrey died March 12, 2003, at the age of 93. Known to family and friends as "Bucket, " he was born in Guinda on May 9, 1909, the son of Earl and Ethel Lowrey.
He attended Esparto High School, where he met Ellen Redmond. The couple was married in 1928. They lived in Capay Valley for more than 65 years, until her death in 1993, when he moved to St. John's Retirement Village in Woodland.
He served his community over the years in varied capacities. He was the fire warden for many years and was a trustee for both Guinda Elementary and Esparto High schools. He was a founding member of the Western Yolo Grange, a charter member of the Esparto Lions Club and a 50-year member of the Esparto Chapter of Free and Accepted Masons. He was a trustee for the Guinda Church, which he helped build.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Michael Campos Sr.
He is survived by his children, Erline "Sally" Campos of Woodland and Robert Lowrey and his partner Paula Ebeling of Vacaville. Grandchildren include Theresa Campos-Ensminger and her husband Mike of Woodland; Monica Campos of Boston; Michael Campos and his partner Candy Sagara; Jocelyn Campos Errington and her husband Tim; Tom Campos and his wife Stephanie; John Campos and his wife Sharon; Bill Lowrey and his wife Anne, all of Woodland; and Paul Lowrey and his wife Penny of Maxwell and Roxanne Lowrey of Spokane, Wash.
Great-grandchildren include Evan Ensminger; Jenny and Julie Campos; Kelly and Jake Campos; Michael Thomas Campos; Michelle Correa and her husband Ray; Brenda Whitehead and her husband Chris; Tammy Lowrey; and Sonja Lowrey-Biven and her husband Josh of Elk Grove. Great-great grandchildren are Colby Whitehead and Taylor Robert Lowrey-Biven.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Woodland Christian Church, followed by burial at Capay Cemetery. Visitation will be held at McNary's Chapel on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.
The family suggests contributions be sent to the Western Yolo Grange Memorial Fund, c/o Jeanne Han, P.O. Box 31, Brooks, CA 95606.
LOWREY
Jan Thomas Lowrey
Jan Thomas Lowrey, executive director of the Cache Creek Conservancy and a fourth-generation resident of Yolo County, died unexpectedly and peacefully at his home in Rumsey on Jan. 21, 2006. He was 57.
A celebration of his life begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rumsey Community Center at the Rumsey Indian Rancheria, Road 75A in Brooks.
Born Jan. 9, 1949, in Sacramento, he was the son of former Assemblyman Lloyd Lowrey and Helen Lowrey. He lived in Rumsey most of his life. He attended Rumsey Elementary School, Esparto Elementary School, Esparto High School and UC Davis before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy for five years, and then completed his education at Foothill Community College and UC Berkeley.
He married Kathy Savino in 1976. After he graduated from Berkeley, he and Kathy traveled throughout Europe before returning to settle in Rumsey, where they raised three children, Johanna, Tessa-Rose and Patrick.
He worked on the family farm with Gordon Farms and with Sagara Farms before joining the staff of the Cache Creek Conservancy, becoming executive director in June 1999.
He was a member of Landmark-Buckeye Lodge No. 195 of Free and Accepted Masons, and served as a volunteer and commissioner with the Capay Valley Fire Department, on the Yolo County Planning Commission, as fire commissioner for the Rumsey Rancheria Fire Department and as co-chairman of the board of directors of Capay Valley Vision.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy and their children, Johanna Lowrey of San Diego, Tessa-Rose Lowrey of San Diego and Patrick Lowrey of Rumsey; his brothers, Lloyd Lowrey and his wife Carol of Salinas and Timothy Lowrey and his wife Derryn of Albuquerque, N.M.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Cache Creek Conservancy, 34199 County Road 20, Woodland, CA 95695; Rumsey Improvement Association, P.O. Box 34, Rumsey, CA 95679; or Capay Valley Vision, P.O. Box 799, Esparto, CA 95627.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
LOWRIE
Raymond Neal Lowrie
Raymond Neal Lowrie passed away on Nov. 19, 2003 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Napa on Jan. 3, 1943, to Loyd and Mildred Robertson Lowrie. He was a self-employed truck driver. He and his family were long-time residents of Winters, with all graduating from Winters High School.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; sons, Christopher and his wife, Lea and their children Conner and Emma, of Sacramento; Brian Lowrie and companion, Dawnia Chavez and daughter Michelle Lowrie and son Nicholas Lowrie of Las Cruces; brothers Rodney Lowrie and wife, Sharon and their children Owen, Jennie, Michael and Matthew of Merrill, Oregon and Robert Lowrie and wife, Sylvia of Los Banos; also many nieces and nephews, cousins, and uncle John and aunt Nina Lewis of Rancho Mirage.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronald and Randy Lowrie.
A memorial service was held in Chaparral, New Mexico, with Minister Donald Hornsby officiating, also a gathering of family and friends was held in the home of Dennis and Linda Hennagin in Dixon, to celebrate his life. Ray's greatest joy came from time spent with family and friends.
LOWRIE
Ronald L. Lowrie
Graveside services for Ronald Lowrie
Graveside services for Ronald Loyd Lowrie, 46, who died January 28, 1988 in Cle Elum, Washington, will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Winters Cemetery.
Born in Monticello, California on December 27, 1941, Mr. Lowrie was raised in the Winters area where he attended elementary school and Winters High School.
After he graduated in 1960, Mr. Lowrie served in the U.S. Air force for two tours of duty from 1960-68.
He then moved to Tacoma, Washington, where he lived and worked until this year. Mr. Lowrie was employed as a truck driver for Veneer Chip Transportation company in Washington State.
He is survived by his wife Julie of Tacoma; two sons, Ronald Lowrie, serving in the Navy and stationed in Florida, and Scott Allan Lowrie of Tacoma; his mother, Mildred Lowrie of Dixon; four brothers, Raymond Lowrie of Winters, Robert Lowrie of Los Banos, Randy Lowrie of Vacaville and Rodney Lowrie of Colfax; an uncle, Dudley Lowrie of Winters; an aunt, Nina Lewis of Rancho Cordova; and several cousins in the Winters, Dixon and Vacaville area.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home prior to the graveside service.
The Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
LU
Joann Zhiyuan Lu
Surrounded by family in her Davis home, Joann Zhiyuan Lu died on Sept. 6, 2005, after battling colon cancer for two years. She was 49.
Born in Qiqihaer, China, on Jan. 30, 1956, she grew up in Beijing and attended college in Shanghai, but relished her 20 years in Davis.
She fought countless uphill battles in both her educational and professional careers. She left her family and school at the age of 14 to volunteer in remote areas of China. Lacking a formal high school education, she persevered and received both a college degree in chemical engineering and a master's degree in economics.
After receiving her master's from UC Davis, she worked as an accountant and economist. For the last eight years, she worked for the California Air Resources Board, and contributed significantly to the research and protection of clean air in California.
Her family says she enjoyed the simple pleasures of life - reading, gardening, home remodeling, healthy cooking and walking her loyal dog, Charm. She was caring and friendly to all she knew, and her radiant smile brought joy to everyone around her both at work and throughout the Davis community.
She always had a soft spot in her heart for animals, and helped sick animals, even when she herself was ill.
She loved her family and gave all her care, wisdom and devotion to them. She wanted the best for her daughter, and encouraged music, academic success, and a rich and fulfilling life. She inspired her to always pursue excellence not only with words, but by example as well. She was a strong person who never complained, wanted little for herself and was always willing to sacrifice herself for her family. She was the rock of the family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lu Wenting.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Yongxin Cai, and her 21-year old daughter, Ann Cai, both of Davis; her mother, Feng Jufang, of China; her sister, Zhimin Lu, and niece Wendy Li, of Davis; and her sister, Lu Zhirong, and brother, Lu Zhiwei, of China.
A private memorial service was held Wednesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. She and her family were grateful and deeply indebted to her friends and doctors who helped her through her illness, and encourage everyone to have a colonoscopy to screen and prevent colon cancer.
LUA
Jose S. Lua
Jose S. Lua died in his Madison home Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at age 65.
Born Nov. 19, 1936, in Tinguindin, Michoacan, Mexico, he had been a 47-year Yolo County resident.
Mr. Lua is survived by his wife of 31 years, Maria Guadalupe Lua of Madison; daughters, Maria Guadalupe and A. Lua both of Madison, and Josefina A. Lua of Woodland; sons, Carlos A. Lua and Ignacio A. Lua both of Madison; grandchildren, Diego Edel, L. Gonzalez and Christopher Julian Lua, all of Madison; and parents, Ygnacio Lua Quiroz and Amelia Lua Serafin of Winters.
Also surviving is his sister, Maria Arellano and husband Bernardino of Winters; brothers, Jesus Lua and wife Chila of Banning, Jose Luis Lua and wife Suzie of Woodland; and sister-in-law, Graciela Lua of Sonoma.
Mr. Lua was preceded in death by his brother, Carlos Lua.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland, with a prayer vigil and rosary to follow.
Mass is scheduled at 10 a.m., Monday, May 13, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Woodland, with interment scheduled to take place in Monument Hill Memorial Park.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
