Lowell D. Rose, 82, passed
away on July 1, 2016 at his home.
Lowell was born on May 11,
1934 in Eaton, Indiana to George and Oletha (Manor) Rose. He was a graduate of Eaton High School, class
of 1952. He married Helen Bales on
December 31, 1954 in Eaton. Together
they would have three daughters and raise their family in Eaton.
Lowell served his country by
serving in the Army. He worked for Borg
Warner retiring after 44 years of employment and also worked part-time for
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home for many years.
Lowell attended the Eaton
Church of God for many years, was a member of the UAW Local #287, Warner Gear
Sympathy Club, and was a 50 year member of the Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM.
Surviving are his wife of 61
years, Helen Rose, three daughters: Debbie Hall (husband, Marty), Melissa
Bushman and Cindy Murray (Tyler Holly), six grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Rose and Virgil Rose, and three
sisters: Mary Smith, Amelia Ellis and Carlene Sue Davis.
Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Eaton Church of God 700 E.
Harris St., Eaton, with Pastor Ken Mishler officiating. Burial will follow at the Eaton Union
Cemetery.
Visitation for family and
friends will be on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home,
200 S. Hartford St., Eaton one hour prior to services Wednesday, at the church.
Memorials may be made in his
name to the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospice 2401 University Ave. Muncie, IN
47303.
