Jack Lacy Lowry, 81, passed away Monday, April 16th, 2018, at St. Peter’s Health after a brief illness. Jack was born June 30, 1936 in Quitman, Georgia, the 6th child of Henry and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Lowry.
His early childhood was spent in Georgia and at age 9, the extended family moved cross country to Bremerton, Washington. He attended school and graduated from Bremerton High in 1955. After graduation, he tried his hand at college but left after one quarter. The road next took him to beauty school after which he earned his operator’s license.
Jack always had an entrepreneurial spirit, from his first job selling kindling to washing windows to being a farmhand. He spent five years in the Army, earning his sharp-shooter badge and serving as camp cook. After being honorably discharged, Jack worked ten years for Boeing, when he met and married his first wife, Zanna Spurgin. Though they later divorced, they were blessed with two wonderful children, Roy and Jackie.
After moving to Montana, Jack settled in Great Falls and established three independent businesses. During this time, he met Judy Moe and the two were married in 1978. Shortly after, the couple moved to Helena where, in 1983, they established what eventually became Lowry Excavating & Pump.
Jack was devoted to his business and family and the two were his true passions. Rarely did a day pass where he wasn’t in the office or wrangling a deal from the kitchen table. He was generous to a fault and had a soft spot for those down on their luck. His ability to nap anywhere was legendary and he never met a war or history book he hadn’t read.
Preceding Jack in death were his grandparents, parents, and brothers Chuck and Hank, sisters Sara and Della. He is survived by his wife Judy, brother John, sister Mary, son Roy (Linda) Lowry, daughter Jackie (Casey) Furlong, stepdaughters Darcee (Troy Thompson) and Cyndee Moe, stepson Brad (Larisa) Moe, grandsons Steven (Dani), Sam, Roy Jr, and Fox Lowry, Brent, Thomas, and Zach (Kelsi) Furlong, Nick and Mason Moe, JD Mooney, and granddaughters Haylee Mooney and Madison Moe. Also surviving are his great grandchildren Aiden, Seveah, and Isabell Lowry and Roslyn Furlong, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Thomas Weiner and the wonderful Oncology nursing staff at St. Peter’s Health.
A service celebrating Jack’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 23rd at Mount Helena Community church at the Gateway Center, 1710 National Ave. A reception will immediately follow in the social hall of the Church. Memorials in Jack’s name may be sent to the St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601 or the organization of the donor’s choice Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jack.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 23, 2018
Mount Helena Community Church at the Gateway Center
1710 National Ave
Helena , Montana 59601
Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of his Life
Monday April 23, 2018
Mount Helena Community Church at the Gateway Center
1710 National Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 23, 2018
Mount Helena Community Church at the Gateway Center
1710 National Ave
Helena , Montana 59601
Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of his Life
Monday April 23, 2018
Mount Helena Community Church at the Gateway Center
1710 National Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Ron Zeiler says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Judy and your family. Jack was a great friend and we had several talks at the mailbox about business and life in general. He will really be missed in our neighborhood. RIP Jack and peace be with his family.
Tom Juhl says
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, R.I.P. my Friend……
Martine says
Jack was my uncle. Am so sad to hear about his sudden passing. He was kind, hardworking, patriotic and a truly decent human being. We love and miss you uncle Jack and are so sad for Judy, who we know can never fill the hole in her heart.
Sue Jackson says
Jack worked with us on several of our projects over the years. We’ll miss having him in the neighborhood. Condolences to his family. Sue and Duane Jackson
Terry Raprager says
Judy and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet Jack. He was always good to Terry and myself. RIP Jack.
Buzz and Sandy Sysum says
Our thoughts and Prayers for the family!
Eric Stang says
I’m going to miss our history discussions Jack. R.I.P
Joni Brown says
Uncle Jack you were always a bigger than life figure to me when I was a little girl. I remember standing on your feet as you taught me to slow dance. You were funny and charming and smart.I will never forget you and I will always love you !
Jim Gordon says
Jack did the work on all my excavation, my well, and my septic system. He also did work for my parents. Over the many years I feel we became good friends. He was always ready to chat with me about whatever subject I brought up. He was alway fair too.
He will be missed by me and many others whose lives he touched.
The community, and especially his family has lost a wonderful man. My condolences.
Jim
Deb Wolfe says
Lee got to chat with Jack recently over lunch at the Hardware Cafe. Jack lent us a hand when we couldn’t afford it; thank god for Jack! He was a big man!
Charlene Jewell says
Judy, Jeff and I are thinking of you and send much love. We feel fortunate to have had a chance to meet Jack and get to know him a bit during these last few family reunions. xo
Rick Duncan says
Condolences to all of Jack’s family and friends. I was one of the many people in the Helena community for whom Jack did a number of favors, and I hope that our information exchanges through the years were half as helpful to him as they were for me. I considered him to be a friend, and he was sometimes a confidant when I really needed to vent about something. Thank you, Jack. Rest in Peace, Amigo. ‘Til we meet again…
Larry Johns says
So sad to hear of Jacks passing. I worked for Jack in Great Falls Mt in his Irrigation company. Later we had Jack do all of our well, septic and dirt work in Helena. His employees were the greatest. I always enjoyed talking with Jack. Retirermen5 is a word he never used. He was a very good ,honest, sincere and hard working man. I am going to miss Jack. May God bless Judy and family with conmfort and peace. Later Jack.
Steve and Jeri Mosby says
So sorry to see that Jack has passed. He was a wonderful man and was always a joy to work with and visit. He will be missed by all (especially the Mosby family). Judy and family our prayers are with you. Steve and Jeri Mosby and family
Jackie MacDonald says
Jack was one of my favorite Bank customers over the years. He helped us with building our first home and offered us great advise. I remember us walking our property with a witch and found just the right spot to drill the well. RIP Jack. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Jackie and Jeff MacDonald
Kalli Kind says
Jack was an incredible supporter of the HSD. His work and generosity will never be forgotten. We are all better for knowing Jack. He will truly be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to your family…
Kent & Belinda Lowry says
Judy,
Our prayers are with you and the children during this sorrowful time. John 6:40 “And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”
This is my hope for all the family we have lost. Resurrection Day will be a glorious reuniting!
Jim Gordon says
I would like to thank Judy, and the rest of Jack’s family for the opportunity to attend Jack’s memorial, last Monday.
Jack’s memorial was the nicest memorial I have ever attended. It was a beautiful celebration of Jack’s very unique life. He was a very special person.
Jim
Jim Jewell says
Judy, I am very sorry to hear about Jack. I only met him a few times but I know brother Bob held him in high regard, so I know he was a quality person.
I am glad you have so much family support at this very difficult time.
Rest in peace Jack.