Lowell passed away at his home in Colorado at age 85 on Dec. 21, 2021.
Born in Lovilia to Willard E. and Minnie May (Jackson) Findley on February 7, 1936. His mother passed away 10 days later. Willard cared for Lowell by himself and did his farm work too. A relative said he would place the baby in a box at the field, the family dog would keep watch, and if the baby cried or fussed he would call the dad over by barking. As he grew he liked music and started piano lessons while very young. He was a Lovilia High School graduate with the class of 1954 and played the trap drum in the school band.
In 1957 he went to college in Le Mars, Iowa and served two churches too. Then he went to seminary school and eventually earned a Doctrine of Divinity.
In 1963 he began a career on a native American reservation in the South west. Eventually working as head master at the Window Rock school.
He enjoyed preaching, teaching, playing the piano, flute and other musical instruments. He also enjoyed having a dog as a companion most of his life.
In 1980 he returned to Lovilia to care for his father for four years until his dad passed. He cared for him with all the love his father had given him as an infant.
In 1985 her returned to the reservation and worked there until his retirement.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Dan Hatfield officiating. Interment will follow in Osborn Cemetery near Lovilia. A luncheon will be served after burial at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia.
Memorials be be directed to Osborn Cemetery.. May he rest in peace.