Donna Lowry passed away Tuesday, October 8th in Logan, KS at the Logan Manor at the age of 75. Donna was born June 19, 1944 in Almena, KS to Roland and Maxine (Price) Glenn. The family moved to Pueblo, CO when Donna was an infant and later returned to Norton in 1959 where Donna graduated from Norton High School.

Donna married Max Lowry in the First Christian Church in Norton, KS on June 10, 1962. Together they had three children, Kirk, Pam and Mark.

After getting married Donna and Max moved to Dodge City, KS where Max attended college. Donna worked at several jobs and enjoyed being a homemaker and new mother.

Donna and Max then traveled to Colorado and lived there for many years. They enjoyed their time in Colorado and entertained many family members vacationing in Colorado. Donna shared memories of seeing the tourist attractions many times with family and especially some of the nerve racking trips up Pikes Peak on the narrow gravel road.

The family moved to Logan, KS in 1976. Donna enjoyed a love of children and ran a home-based daycare for over 38 years where she loved and helped raise countless children in the Logan community. Many of her kids remained a large part of her life and she enjoyed sharing their achievements and growing families. At Christmas time Donna was proud to show pictures and Christmas cards from her kids to everyone and share their accomplishments. She was proud of all her kids.

Donna served her community on the Logan Library Board and was a member of the Logan First Christian Church where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed helping with activities and events in Logan and with her church. Donna also enjoyed family events and activities, and especially hosting her family for the Christmas holidays.

One of the things Donna also loved was the color purple. She enjoyed attending K-State football games with Max and other family but more so loved the color. From clothes and jewelry to home decorations and her purple Christmas tree she enjoyed anything in purple.

Later in life Donna had a great affection for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to attend their events and programs and looked forward to every visit and call from them.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Maxine Glenn and a sister, Deb Jones.

Donna is survived by her husband, Max Lowry, Logan, KS; son Kirk Lowry and wife, Heidi of Brush, CO; daughter Pam Crist and husband, Dan (D.C.) of Phillipsburg, KS; son Mark Lowry and wife, Sally of Stockton, KS; sister Rovella Shearer and husband, Gary of Norton, KS; and brother in law Jerry Jones of Norton, KS; 15 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sat. Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church with Pastor Troy Buss officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday & 12:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Logan Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Logan Community Development Foundation.