Obituaries

Alan Richard Towe

Alan Richard Towe "If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." Romans 14:8. Alan died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at age 53, and he is with the Lord. Alan was a process control engineer for ExxonMobil for 30 years. He was a firm believer in the power of prayer, and was a dedicated husband and father. He belonged to Broadmoor United Methodist Church and was an active participant in the Promise Keepers and Emmaus Community. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music on the guitar and playing with his chocolate lab, Reese. Alan is survived by his wife, Debra Ohler Towe; sons, Dylan Towe and his wife, Karla, and Devin Towe and his fiancée, Sally Miller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Doyle and Nancy Ohler; brother, Bob Towe and his wife, Bonnie; sisters, Beverly Stockwell and her husband, Dave Stockwell, and Mary Towe; brothers-in-law, David Ohler and his wife, Terry, and Dan Ohler and his fiancée, Kelly Miller; and best friend, Reese. He was preceded in death by his parents, James D. and Barbara N. Towe. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Broadmoor United Methodist Church or Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus or charity of donor‘s choice. Burial at Fort Steuben 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Rodney Buchanan officiating.

Date of Death: December 24, 2008