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1925 - 2007
 Ralph W. Lowry Jr. age 82 of Greenville died Saturday November 3, 2007 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Grand Rapids. He was born in Grand Rapids on June 19, 1925 the son of Ralph W. and Lila Finch Lowry. Ralph was a graduate of Howard City High School in 1943 and served in the US Navy in WW II.
Ralph married Barbara L. Denton in Grand Rapids on December 15, 1945. He was the former owner of the Montcalm County Credit Bureau for many years, was a member of the First Congregational Church of Greenville, Michigan Credit Bureau Association and served as President, Greenville Rotary serving as President, Sigma Theta Fraternity, American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville, Greenville Country Club, Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, volunteered for over 25 years with the Greenville High School football as a member of the “Chain Gang”, and most importantly was a avid fan of all the grandchildren in their sports and school activities.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Cynthia D. Ingles on January 16,1996.
Surviving are his wife Barbara of Greenville, daughters and their husbands, Christene and Tim Wilkes of Alma, Mary and Albert Briggs of Rockford and Julie and Marc Hutchins of Hastings, son-in-law Kent Ingles of Greenville, grandchildren; Jessica (Tim) Haist of Big Rapids, Elisabeth Ingles of Greenville, Zach (Megan) Ingles of Comodoro, Argentina, Kate (Barry) Cicchino of Bridgewater N.J., Matthew Wilkes of Tampa FL, Alex Briggs and Mitchell Briggs of Rockford, Emily Briggs of Lansing, Justin Hutchins of Japan, Hilary Hutchins of Adrian and Maddie Hutchins of Hastings, great grandchildren, Rylie and Cole Haist, brother Thomas Lowry of Howard City, in-laws- Wava (John) Heyboer of Holland, Mick (Jeanette) Denton of Sand Lake , Larry (Joanne) Denton of Howard City and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 7, 2007 at 1 PM from the First Congregational Church of Greenville with Rev. Jerrold T. Jones officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to 1st Congregational Church hearing program. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Dolores Garland
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
7:06 PM
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To Marc, Julie, and Maddie,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your friends at Northeastern Elementary School.
Mrs. Garland
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Ed and Joyce Finch
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
5:01 PM
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Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Joyce and Ed
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Roberta Wilkes
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
2:55 PM
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Chris, I am so sorry to learn about your dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you,Love,Ray and Roberta Wilkes
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Valerie (Nielsen) Wanink
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
1:39 PM
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I wished to extend my condolences on the passing of your husband and father. I worked for Mr. Lowry at the credit bureau summers during and after college from 1969-1972. He was a great boss. His hiring me and calling me back each spring made it possible for me to finish college and get by until I found a teaching job. I've always been grateful for the opportunities he gave me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Robin Barker Akers
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
11:37 AM
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Dear Barb and Girls,
So sorry to hear of your loss, will be thinking of him enjoying his visit with Cyn. Love, Robin
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Tammie VanSyckle
Monday November 5, 2007 at
10:17 AM
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Julie, Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Beth Robinson
Monday November 5, 2007 at
10:05 AM
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Julie,
I was so sad to hear of the passing of your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Beth
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Debrah Tubergen one of the GREEN twins
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
3:58 PM
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Just a note to say you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I went to school with Julie and also knew Mr. Ingles.
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mvining
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
9:35 PM
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Hi Aunt Barb and all,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Ralph. You're all so much in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many very wonderful memories of Uncle Ralph and I know he and my Mom and Dad are enjoying being together again. I will see you all on Tuesday. I love you and feel for you.
Love,
Mary Ann
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Mary Ann Vining
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
9:31 PM
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