FRANKLIN LOWERY 1932 - 2007 Franklin Lowery passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on February 26, 2007 at Overlander Extended Care Hospital with his family at his side. Franklin leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Laurianne; and children Martina (Jack) Lees of Maple Ridge, BC, David (Ruby) Hechenberger of Port Moody, BC and Chris (Shannon) Hechenberger of Port Moody, BC. Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Braedy, Thomas Levi and Anna. Franklin also leaves one sister, Alma Dye of Victoria, BC; nephew Paul and is wife Lynn of Quesnel, BC; as well as numerous other friends and musical colleagues. Franklin was an amazing husband, loving father who knew no limits on generosity. He was a talented musician who learned to play the violin at age 6. He always had a tune in his heart, a jig in his step and a song to play and a story to tell. The family would like to say many thanks to Dr. Hamilton and the amazing staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital. It was Franklin's wish that there be no formal ceremony. Donations in Franklin's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 685 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2B3, or the Alzheimer's Society of BC, Box 277, Stn. "M", Kamloops, BC, V2C 5K6, in lieu of flowers. Kamloops Funeral Home 554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to: Sympathy@shawbiz.ca.