Dorothy Emerson Lowe was born October 28, 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. She passed away February 25, 2017 in Tacoma, WA.
For 42 years, from 1943-1985, Dorothy taught elementary grades in Tacoma Public Schools. What a legacy! She attended Temple Baptist Church, was affiliated with Job’s Daughters, and was a member of Martha Chapter, O.E.S. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, photography, antiquing, and travel-she visited the seven continents and all 50 states!
Dorothy’s Tacoma family: Pamala Lowe, Lorie Foster, Janet Gwyn, and grand-dog Oliver. Her Spokane family: Sherree Lowe, Nancy E. Tibbits and Jim Dunn. She was preceded in death by her brother, E.J. “Ted” Lowe and niece Mary “Jeannie” Dunn.
A “Memorial Reception” will be held at 2 pm Friday, March 10, 2017, at Temple Baptist Church, 1108 Columbia Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466, phone 253/572-9155. While you're here, please sign the guestbook for Dorothy.
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