Waldo Ira Lowe

Waldo Ira Lowe, age 64 of La Grande, died Monday, Oct 17, 2005 in a well drilling accident near La Grande. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley.



Waldo Ira Lowe was born on October 2, 1941, the son of John Henry and Evelyn (Hull) Lowe in Litchfield, Minnesota. As a child, Waldo and his family moved to Miles City, Montana where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1958. After high school Waldo worked at the Red Rock Hotel in Miles City in the maintenance dept. before moving to Washington in 1964 where he worked on several farms. He was a gifted welder and mechanic. In 1975, Waldo began what would become the job that he truly loved, well drilling which would span for over 30 years. He achieved a great respect for drilling and was known as one of the top well drillers in the state. He was well known by all the farmers and ranchers in the Grande Ronde Valley and will be missed. Waldo was a member of AA and was a mentor for over 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, reading, playing pool, collecting guns, and in his younger days, working in pit crews for stock car races.



Survivors include his children and their spouses, Glenn and Debbie Lowe of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Pam and Justin Cleveland of Fairfield, Montana; one granddaughter, Brandy; a brother, John Lowe of Michigan; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.



In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in memory of Waldo Lowe to the charity of choice in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.