James “Jamie” Franklin Lowe
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James “Jamie” Franklin Lowe, 60, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2024. His family is devastated by this loss.
Jamie was born on September 21, 1964, in Lawrence, Kansas to Robert Nelson and Anne Louise (Stoner) Lowe. He grew up in Winona, Kansas, graduating from Triplains High School in 1983. He received degrees from the University of Kansas with a BS in Business, Graduate School of Banking and a Master’s degree in Business from Baker University. He had an unyielding thirst for knowledge, a lifelong learner, devouring books on everything from ancient civilizations to modern history.
Jamie married the love of his life, Bonnie, on June 22, 2002 in Lawrence, KS. They were married for 22 years.
He owned and operated Prairie Land Insurance in Lawrence for fourteen years, which was a family-owned business for fifty years, started by his mother Anne. He was extremely active in his community, serving as past president and current treasurer of the Lawrence Breakfast Rotary Club, serving on the board for Cottonwood Inc., United Way board member and Capital Campaign Co-Chair with Bonnie, Friends of The Lied Center board member, a vestry and current member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Audio Reader contributor of many years, a member of the KAIA Education Committee, Family Promise Committee Member, KU Alumni, graduate and board member of Leadership Lawrence and member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Jamie loved nothing more than spending time with his family, their dogs and attending KU Athletic events. He was a true outdoorsman, loving any opportunity to fish or spend time in western Kansas on his family’s land. Jamie’s legacy of lifelong learning, curiosity and dedication to preserving the past through both history and vintage cars will continue to inspire those who carry his memory forward.
He leaves behind his wife, Bonnie, their children, Nolan Lowe, Kinsey Lowe, Danielle (Joey) Farha, Taylor (Nathan) Mennel; and three grandchildren, Patrick, Olivia and Jay Farha, who affectionately called him “Papi”. Jamie is also survived by his mother, Anne Lowe and three sisters, Jane Keller, Wendy (Trevor) Curry, Julia (Brad) Steeples and sixteen nieces and nephews.
Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lowe.
Memorial services for Jamie will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church at 5700 West 6th Street, Lawrence, KS. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jamie’s honor to KU Endowment in support of KU Athletics. Donations can be sent to KU Endowment, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044 or online at www.kuendowment.org/givenow (enter KU Athletics in Other Purpose) or Logan County Foundation and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Thoughts and prayers to your family. My heart breaks for you guys.
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. Please know I am thinking of you and your family and sending heartfelt condolences.
Bonnie and Family
It is with true sadness and shock that I write this note. If there was anyone you want to call friend, it was Jamie. Paula and I are so sorry for his passing and He will truly be missed!!
Our best to you and we are simply with you going forward.
Miles, Paula and your friends at Crown❤️
Tough, tough news. Such a quietly strong force in Lawrence and a fun guy. Crushed his drives and such good company on the golf course. A fellow fan of Sheridan’s frozen custard, Jamie had a gift for driving the topic of conversations away from himself and toward the people in his company. Was rightly proud of his wonderful wife Bonnie and children. Angie and I enjoyed going out to dinner with them and spending time with them once when with Billy Tubbs another with Tommy Lasorda. Jamie was one of those guys who didn’t have an enemy in the world. Such a loss.
Bonnie and family — Extending my sincere condolences, and holding you in my prayers at this time of loss, a loss we all feel greatly. Please lean on your many friends and admirers as much and as often as you need.
Bonnie-Our hearts ache for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you. Barb & Paul Fancher
Bonnie, Aunt Ann, Jane, Wendy and Julia, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending love and saying prayers for you all.
Love you
Bonnie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I was devastated to learn of Jamie’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Bonnie,
I am so grateful that I got the chance to meet James last summer. He was such a kind person. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Bonnie and Family – I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Jamie. He was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met, always so eager to find out what was going on in your life every time you spoke with him. Jamie was as genuine as one can be and you could feel that the first time you met him. In his passing, I hope that he spreads of little of that genuineness and kindness to those he touched over the years, as we sure could all use some of it. My thoughts are with you and your family during this incredible difficult time.
You will be missed my friend. I will miss that smile as if you were up to something. Usually because you were. We had some great times with the kids growing up.
Bonnie, so very sorry to hear of Jaimie‘s passing. My husband and I knew him as Rotarians. Jamie was always very supportive of my husband and had such a great sense of humor. May his memory always be a blessing to you and your family.
Bonnie, thank you for bringing Jamie to our class reunion. I think he made the effort to speak to each one of us and thanked us several times for the good time you both had. What a blessing he was to everyone he met. May all those precious memories made over the years with him bring comfort and peace to you and your family today and always.
Bonnie, there are no words. It was always such a delight to see Jamie out and about, and I loved watching you both make the other one smile. My deepest condolences and love to you and your family.
Bonnie, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your beautiful family during this painful time of loss and grief. I hope you find comfort surrounded by loved ones and friends sharing happy memories of Jamie.
Bonnie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jamie was a wonderful person, he always had a smile for everyone and made people feel special and welcome. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Bonnie & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers and know we are there for you doing this very difficult time. Hugs.
Family, I send my heart felt condolences for your loss. I pray for your strength and support of Aunt Ann during this trying time.
My deepest sympathy to Bonnie, Anne, Jane, Wendy and Julia. I am so saddened and shocked at the news of Jamie’s passing. I had most of the Lowe children in my Science class. I remember them very well. The love of God will sustain you through this very difficult time. Blessings to you all. 🙏🙏🙏
Oh Bonnie,
My heart is broken for you and your family. My father, Charles, actually directed me to the news about Jamie. As always you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, but especially now. Jamie was a special man, and it was clear to me when you two began to date that the connection you two had was “something very special”.
Please know my entire family: Charles, Lynda, Edward “Eddie” and myself are thinking of you and your large wonderful family at this time of sorrow.
I love you Lady,
~Glenna
Bonnie,
I am so sorry for the loss you and your family are feeling. I will hold you in my heart as you all grieve and mourn, and work to heal.
~Megan
Bonnie and family,
We are all sending our love, condolences and prayers during this very difficult time! I only met Jamie once at a golf tournament, but I could immediately tell what a great man he was, and especially how much he admired you. May god heal and bless you and the family. With love, Mitch and the Gameday family
It happens so fast and unexpectedly. Going to miss Jamie a bunch. Prayers to the entire family at home and at his work. May the Lord strengthen your faith in Him through this difficult time.
Sending my condolences and prayers out to the family. Jamie will be missed. RIP my friend.
Bonnie and Family,
Thought and prayers to you. I sat with Jamie many Thursday mornings and loved our conversations. He’s a great guy and fun to hang out with. My heart breaks for you guys.
Bonnie and Family,
From the entire Downtown Lawrence, Inc Board and myself as a colleague and friend of Jamie’s, out hearts break with sadness and we send our best thoughts and prayers to you in this difficult time. Jamie will be missed. We will carry his memory forever.
Bonnie, I am deeply saddened to hear about Jamie’s passing. Please know my thoughts are with you during this time.
Bonnie, all of us at Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters are so sorry for your loss. In your time of grief, I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Jamie and your family.
Bonnie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of this devastating loss! I just visited him last week, it doesn’t seem real. I am sending strength and prayers to you and your family to endure this trying time.
Bonnie,
I’m deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved husband, Jamie. May your precious memories bring you comfort and peace. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Bonnie and family- we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie, though we’ve never met Jamie we’ve heard so many good things about him and what a great guy he was. There are no right words right now but know we are thinking about all of the family and sending prayers your way for peace and comfort.
Bonnie and Family
There are no words to fully help you through the sadness of such a loss. I wish he was still here for you and the community. The words I can offer is he is in amazing place with love and our amazing heavenly father, and he is smiling down at all of you with great love. He loved big and carry that with you every day.
The Tacha family is deeply saddened and are thinking of all of you. Jamie was truly a community treasure who served quietly with unmatched good humor and a caring spirit. What a tragic loss for you and all of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
Bonnie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you from the team at Fully Promoted.
Dear Bonnie,
Oh, what shattering news to see Jamie’s obituary this morning. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It was a privilege to have a friendship with him. It was always a delightful experience to be around him and golfing with him. It’s been a while since we have enjoyed each other’s company on a regular basis, but when we saw each other over the years, we just picked up from our last conversation. I was so pleased to see you both earlier just weeks ago at Paul’s party. May God’s peace comfort you and strengthen you as you grieve through this loss. Peace my friend and RIP Jamie.
Bonnie and Family – Jamie visited the Lawrence Central Rotary Club on two occasions in the past few years. As other have said, he was charming and genuinely interested in you as a person and made you feel at ease during each interchange. He was an ambassador for many great causes and took pride in all of his good work. Wishing you peace. Megan Richardson
Bonnie, Anne, Nolan, Kinsey, Danielle, Joey, Taylor, and Nathan,
We are heartbroken about losing Jamie. He was a wonderful man who was held in high regard in all of his relationships. We’re so grateful to have the fondest memories of Jamie enjoying family and friends at Taylor and Nathan’s wedding several weeks ago. We’re covering you in love and prayers.
Bonnie, sending so much love to your family.
Bonnie. I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Bonnie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories and in Jamie’s extraordinary legacy in the community.
Anne & Bonnie and family,
So sorry for your loss. Jamie will for sure be missed. We always had good talks at KAIA meetings.
sending hug and prayers to you and your family in this time of grief
Bonnie, Ginger and I are so sorry. We have all lost a friend and the world will never be the same without Jamie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with Jamie and I know he will be missed by you and many others.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heartfelt sympathies to Bonnie and family.
What a great guy and class act was Jamie and what a great couple they made!
Our community is diminished by this.
May God’s love be with Bonnie and the family 🙏
I believe that a person’s legacy can be best encapsulated by those they raised and influenced. I have known Kinsey for many years. In my experience, she is kind, caring, hard-working, focused, and the quintessential team player. She is among my favorite people. Though I never had the honor of meeting James, it is clear through Kinsey, as well as through what I have read of his life, James was a caring, hard-working, and great person. He will be missed.
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to Kinsey, and to your entire family.
Bonnie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. All thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Mike
Jamie was a good man. He was good for Lawrence, a fine steward of business and a good friend. We had a regular lunch date for years and I regret that we didn’t pick that back up. My sincerest condolences to Bonnie and family.
Our hearts break for you, Bonnie. Jamie will always be one of the good guys! Sending our love.
Lowe family, so saddened to hear of Jamie’s passing. Thoughts, prayers, and sincerest condolences for your family.
We are so sadden by your loss. Many happy smiling times will always be cherished. Praying and sending love thoughts to you and your family.
Bonnie,
Janet and I were sad and shocked to hear about the passing of Jamie. As a friend to all he will be missed. Also, we’ll miss him at KU football games. He always gave one that Jamie smile and acknowledgment.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings,
Jerry and Janet
Bonnie: I was so shocked and sadden to hear this news. You and your family are in my prayers. I always enjoyed talking to Jamie at the many events he attended.
Bonnie and fam…
We are devastated by the shocking news. Jamie will be missed by many, many people.
May his memory be a blessing and source of strength for you and yours.
Our family is holding yours in our hearts in this difficult time. We send you all of our love.
Will
Bonnie and Family,
I hope that knowing very many are sharing your loss will comfort you at this time.
Jamie was a real friend – my life was blessed for having known him.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve
Bonnie,
I am so sorry about Jamie’s passing and send you my deepest sympathies. Know that my caring thoughts will be with you and your family at this most difficult time and in the days to come.
So deeply sorry to hear..
May your days be filled with loving memories that bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. We are thinking of you and sending our love.
T
Bonnie-Anne & Family:
I did not want to believe a fellow banker (Max Mountford) when we confirmed the sudden loss of Jamie. We knew Jamie as an 8 year old growing up in Winona, and always on the go with Bob & Anne. It still is a shock to my system he has been taken from this incredible family way too soon. Our heart is broken and our prayers are with you & your entire extended family. Neither did Susan or the girls believe when I told them. Please accept our sympathy, and may GOD give all of you the strength, peace and grace to go forward as Jamie would desire all of you to do.
Taylor, Nathan and family, So very sorry for your loss of Jamie. Praying for all of you through this hard time.
Lowe Family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Jamie’s sudden passing. Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Oh the shenanigans we had as neighbors and classmates! May God’s blessings be upon all of you through this difficult time.
Love you guys. – Herndon
I am shocked and deeply saddened by Jamie’s passing. Jaime was the best insurance agent I’ve ever worked with. He was friendly, gentle, kind, patient with my questions, and very easy to talk to. He helped me navigate through a challenging to me insurance situation. I did not know Jamie and family on a personal level, but can imagine how beloved he was, especially after reading the many condolences. Rest in peace, Jamie.
Dearest Bonnie and family,
Our hearts break for your loss of Jamie. No words can convey how sad we feel for you and your family in facing this terrible loss.
Our thoughts and prayers will go forward with you as you face the future difficult days. Sending our love.
With deepest sympathies,
Rhonda & Randy