James “Jamie” Franklin Lowe

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 6 ^th 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 13 ^th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com .