Terry D. Lowery of Chehalis, Wash., passed away March 20, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Olympia. He was born May 3, 1945, in Centralia Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Lowery, and his mother, Betty (Zenker) Lowery, as well as his son, Charles F. Lowery.
In 1968, he married Linda K. Schreck, and they had two sons. In 1976, he married the late Linda Rae Jean Lowery (Weston), with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Terry proudly served his country and retired from the U.S. Navy after 29 years of service as master chief, master-at-arms. He ran a gunsmithing business and most recently was president of the Oakview Grange, Centralia.
Terry is survived by his brother, Robin Lowery (Sue), of Laurel, Mont., as well as his children, Michael W. Lowery (Lori), of Leesport, Pa.; Shawn A. Lowery (Miriam), of Portersville, Pa.; Michael B. Lowery, of Chehalis; Rusty Lowery, of Centralia; and Terry J. Simon, of Nevada. In addition, he is survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be given in his memory to the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
