Helen Marie Lowe

July 18, 1920 - November 19, 2013

Helen Marie Lowe, age 93, went to her Lord on November 19, 2013.

Helen was born July 18, 1920, in Long Beach, California, to Irene Elizabeth (Jackson) George and Hugh George. She grew up in Long Beach, graduating from Long Beach Polytechnic High School, and then had two years of business college. Her first job was as a secretary for an insurance company, and during World War II, she was secretary for Major Ansbach at the Los Angeles Port of Embarkation.

At the end of the war, her brother-in-law introduced her to a newly returned soldier, William ""Bill"" M. Lowe, and they were married July 3, 1946, at 'Wee Kirk O' the Heather' in Los Angeles, California. They lived in North Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, Van Nuys, and Northridge, California before moving to Grand Junction in 1976, when Bill retired. Her final four years were at The Willows, in Fruita.

Helen always loved to play the piano and began accompanying solo singers (including her sister, Clarene), and choirs when she was still in high school. She kept up her music until about two years ago. In California, Helen was a member of the First Christian Church of Reseda where she was active in CWF. After moving to Grand Junction, she and Bill joined the First Christian Church here, and she again was involved with CWF. Her church work always meant so much to her. She was also a member and past president of PEO, Chapter CY and a volunteer at Cross Orchard. Gardening was a favorite pastime her entire life, and she greatly enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her older sister, Clarene Day, and her husband, Bill. She is survived by daughter, Bev (Mark) Goodrich of Grand Junction; son, George M. Lowe of Ft. Worth, TX, and grandchildren, Karen (Leo) Gilbride, Grand Junction; Grant (Caroline) Goodrich, Charleston, SC; Mara (Erik) Olson, Grand Junction, and Brett Lowe, Ft. Worth, TX. Her great-grandchildren are, Liam, Brendan, and Maeve Gilbride, and Elin and Elsa Olson.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, Rev. Melanie Ferron presiding. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows section of the Orchard Mesa Cemetery. A reception will be held at First Christian Church after burial.

Those who wish may send memorial gifts to First Christian Church, 1326 N. First St., Grand Junction, CO 81505 or to The Willows, 243 N. Cherry St., Fruita, CO 81521.

Published in The Daily Sentinel on Dec. 18, 2013