David Lowry

David Lowry

Montezuma. David Lowry, 51 of Montezuma, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010, near Albia, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Montezuma. Burial will be in the West Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, with family present from 4 to 8 PM at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma.

David Wayne Lowry, the son of Richard and Doris (Arthur) Lowry, was born on August 28, 1959 at Grinnell, Iowa. Dave was a 1977 graduate of Grinnell High School. David had a strong work ethic he practiced all of his life. He farmed for a short period before opening Monte Motor Parts in Montezuma in 1984, focusing primarily on his Kubota dealership. His success allowed him to open another dealership in Moravia. He was currently the leading Kubota salesman in the state and had been the number one seller in the nation multiple times.

David was a devoted father to his three children, Brett, Deidra and Dana, and he loved them all dearly. Whether it was racing, hunting, boating at Rathbun or taking vacations, he enjoyed being involved in all aspects of their lives. David was extremely proud of all of their accomplishments as well. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

David is survived by his three children; Brett Lowry of Grinnell, Deidra Lowry and Dana Lowry of Montezuma; his companion, Candie Crawford of Montezuma and her two children, Dalton and Josh Crawford, his parents, Richard and Doris Lowry of Montezuma and his brothers and sister: Ron (Becky Hauser) Lowry of Grinnell, Dennis (Barbie) Lowry of Montezuma and Debbie (Kirk) Halstead of Grinnell, along with several nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.