1936 – August 29, 2024    

Thomas Lazarus Loewen was born August 29, 1936, to J.J. and Helen Loewen (nee Harder) in Coledale, AB, as a triplet to two sisters, he was the ninth born of 18 children. His mother gave birth to four sets of twins and one set of triplets and seven singles. Tom spent his early years in Coledale, AB, on the family farm, but the mountains of B.C. were loudly calling.
He met his late wife, Mary in bible school in B.C. and married August 2, 1958 (65 years!). Three boys were the fruits of their labour.
Over the years, the Loewen family lived all over B.C. from the beautiful Nicola Valley at Teddy Whiteford Ranch to the cold north and the wild wilderness of the Kootenays. The family travelled by truck to Mexico as missionaries and had a wonderful time learning a new culture and language.
Tom and Mary were missionaries to their core, if they weren’t in Mexico or Africa, they were leading people in churches, streets, and their home. Up until Tom’s final days, 1 year and 4 months after Mary went to be with Jesus, Tom declared his faith to anyone who could hear. From an early age he dedicated his life to honour and follow God. He was so humbled by the Lord and everything He had brought him through that if you met you Tom, you also heard about Jesus. 

Tom is meeting in heaven many friends and relatives, but most notably his beautiful wife, Mary, and eldest son Don (Jody) of Merritt, B.C. Tom is survived by his sons Jon (Christine) of Kamloops, B.C., and Gordon (Leandra) of Grande Prairie, AB. And probably the most impressive legacy Tom (and Mary) could ever leave, is the Loewen legacy of 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren (and counting!). 

Tom will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. 

In lieu of flowers, find a stranger, buy ‘em coffee, and tell them about Jesus 

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Loewen family. 

• Date : 2024-08-29
• Location : Kamloops