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John E. Lowe (Ted) of Albuquerque passed away Friday, March 23, 2007 John was born in 1933 in Weiser, ID to John (Jack) and Frances. John was the youngest of six children, five of which were sisters. He is survived by one sister; three sons and their mother; and had seven grandkids. John served his county in the Korean War and came back and went to college on the GI Bill. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in June 1961 with a Degree in Civil Engineering and eventually went on to become a successful custom home builder. The University honored him later for his financial contributions to the Civil Engineering department. He left his mark on the Albuquerque skyline in 1965 by being the construction superintendent on the original Federal Building on Gold Avenue which at that time was the tallest building downtown. John had a love for life and was fortunate enough to travel quite a bit. He enjoyed time in Idaho in the summer and New Mexico in the winter which he claimed was "the best of both worlds". He loved the outdoors and taught his boys that same love by taking them skiing, hiking and camping. A legacy of appreciation and love for the Idaho Mountains, Rivers and Lakes has been passed on to all his offspring. John also had a love for archeology, when his kids were younger; they remember him taking them all over the Southwest, viewing a multitude of Native American sites and ruins. He had appreciation for the Native Americans though his work associations and his explorations. He enjoyed collecting Native American rugs and pottery. Those of you that knew John will know that he enjoyed the time he had on the earth, and most of you will remember that gleam in his eye that he would get when discussing or remembering something he was passionate about. He died in no pain and is in a better place. No services will be held, his family intends to take his remains to Idaho, which is what John wanted
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