Neil Edward Lowe

September 11, 1973 – December 20, 2016

The gates of heaven opened for our beloved Neil Monday, December 20, 2016, at Hospice House in Kennewick, WA because of respiratory complications.  Neil was born in Baton Rouge, LA, September 11, 1973 and is survived by parents, Alan and Linda (Lynn) Lowe, Hillsboro, OR; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen (Steve) and Brianne Lowe; nieces, Harper and Kiernan (“K-K”); nephew, Gunnar of Beaverton, OR; uncles: Edward (Sheila) Lowe, Ethel, LA, Richard (Dollie) Lowe, Kennewick, WA, and Phillip (Angel) Allen, Shreveport, LA; Aunts: Vicky (Jim) Massey, Richland, WA, and Sue Juneau, Pineville, LA; numerous cousins in Louisiana and Washington. Neil is also survived by his special friend and roommate Jeff Gophenal who always made sure Neil was taken care of by his wonderful caregivers. 

Neil is preceded in death by grandparents, George A. and Betty (Post) Lowe, Richland, WA; Robert and Delma (Carver) Allen, Baton Rouge, LA; Uncle Edward Allen, Baton Rouge, LA and Aunt Martha Allen, Baton Rouge, LA. 

Neil moved with his family to Richland in 1975.  Neil attended Richland schools, graduating from Hanford High School in 1995.  After graduation Neil participated in programs at the ARC and working at Richland Goodwill.  He also attended Adult Day Care Services in Kennewick.

Neil will be remembered by his family and many, many friends for the beautiful smile he gave to everyone he met.  He was a friend for life and enjoyed visiting with friends.  He was an avid sports fan.  Neil especially enjoyed watching his brother Steve play and coach basketball and baseball.  Neil had a great sense of humor, loyal to all he met and at times mischievous. Neil’s legacy will be the strong influence on lives of family and friends. 

The family wishes to thank the caregivers from Tri-Cities Residential Services for the excellent care and compassion they provided.  The family will always be grateful.  Special thanks to the staff at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held February 27, 2017, in Richland.