Born on January 2, 1949 in Queens, NY she was the daughter of the late Jean Lehnbeuter and Dale Anderson. Patti moved to Fort Lauderdale Florida when she was 3 years old which is where she lived until after college at the University of Missouri.
Growing up in Fort Lauderdale meant a lot of time was spent with friends at the beach which is where she met her husband Kenneth W. Lowden. Patti and Ken were married at Second Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale on August 23, 1969 then moved to Wilmington, Delaware to begin Ken’s 35-year career with DuPont. Ken and Patti just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Patti and Ken’s dream of having a family came true with the arrival of their son Kenneth A. Lowden (Kal) in July, 1973. Then their daughter Shelby Lowden Taylor in June, 1975. Three grandchildren added joy to Patti’s life every day; Kenneth B. Lowden (Brody) , Kaylie Lowden and Wade Taylor.
After moving to Lexington, SC over 21 years ago Patti worked at Grace Animal Hospital in Lexington SC, and trained her own show dogs. Then became a dog trainer and member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Columbia Obedience Club. Patti’s love for animals and especially her dogs started with her first puppy at age 6. Seldom during her entire life did she not have a fur kid or two in her home.
It was here in South Carolina that Patti became known as “Podium Patti.” It started with running races from 5k to a 26.2 mile marathon. Time and time again you would hear Patti’s name calling her to the podium as an age group winner. Patti was a determined competitor. Especially in Columbia Running Club Tour races where she was very proud of earning the annual series award many years as Female 60-64, 65 - 69 and Senior Master’s Grand Champion.
Patti had the courage to try new things and the unique ability to quickly learn, excel and “Podium” in many sports. Included were dog shows, running, triathlons, stand-up paddle board racing and her latest new sport pickleball.
Patti set an incredible example of Courage, Strength and Love in all aspects of her life. Especially during her treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia over the past four and a half months.
Patti was preceded in death by her sister Wendy Lash and brother Kurt Lehnbeuter.
A “Celebration of a Life Well Lived” will be held on October 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Dunbar Funeral Home, 3926 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
The family would like to thank the many people who lifted Patti up in their prayers and surrounded her in their love and support. Including Patti’s Squad, The Columbia Running Club, Lake Murray Paddle Club, The Jewel Tri, Spence’s Point Pickleball Players, The YMCA, longtime friends from across the country, Lutheran Hospice and especially her primary care physician Dr John Gould III.
Go in peace, grace and comfort Patti Lowden - You have crossed the finish line and today is a good day for a good day.
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