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NAT LOWE
Nat Lowe died on October 28, 2025 in his home at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his parents, five siblings and son. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; sister Liz; daughter Ruth (Will); grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Nat was born in 1931 in Rivers, Manitoba and was the sixth of seven children.
His first love was flying. He bought his first plane in 1953. Despite being severely dyslexic, he earned both his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License and Commercial Pilot License around 1955, and remained passionate about aviation his whole life. He restored many aircraft and was a founding member of Lyncrest Airport.
He found his second love when he met Dorothy at the bank where she worked in 1961. Through every season of his life, these two loves endured. Nat was a self-taught draftsman, engineer and inventor. But he always made time each Sunday for family, church and community service through church board positions and helping with events.
Nat’s passions were flying, sailing, building anything and family. He operated his own aircraft repair and salvage company, built a 36’ steel hulled sailboat from flat steel, built two houses and enough memories with all who knew him to last a lifetime.
A huge thank you to the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Homecare and Palliative staff as well as all the family members that served as his caregivers during his final months.
A funeral service will be held at Season’s Funeral Chapel in Oakbank on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will be livestreamed and can be viewed by visiting Nat's memorial page at seasonsfunerals.ca and clicking on Watch Webcast.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Adult and Teen Challenge.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Many mornings spent in JAD's drinking coffee with Nat and Connie Lamb talking flying. Working with Nat and the guys from Silver Harbour to renovate the exterior of Arnes Hall. When I think of Nat, these are the memories that instantly come to mind. Sorry for your loss Dorothy. We are all blessed to have known Nat. He certainly had a long life, and a good life. - Posted by: Keith Gathercole (Friend) on: Nov 04, 2025
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Flew with Nat in 1969 taking photos of our old place and other places. Wife Dorothy and her brothers were friends of my family back into the 40s. Thoughts are with you Dorothy and your family. - Posted by: Victor Laird (acquaintance) on: Nov 01, 2025
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Dorothy and family, Sorry to hear and sad that I did not visit the Crown Jewel in Aviation a true expert in Aviation, the Taylorcraft he maintained never failed just just like His and Do's friendship. Surely the Heavenly trumpets guided Nat, to be meet the Heavenly Father. Dorothy, may the good lord guide you thru these trying times! - Posted by: cam Neirinck (Friend/associate) on: Nov 01, 2025