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In Memory of a Friend, Mr. James Lowe

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

One of the many reasons I continue to subscribe to the newspaper is to keep up with the passing of friends and prominent local folks who have passed on. In our busy world it's easy to lose track of folks we even consider friends. Such was the case when I read the obituaries yesterday.

James Lowe, Rest In PeaceJames is the son of a friend, Phil, whom I have know for years through my past membership in the Lions Club. Phil is the owner of Lowe's Garden Center in Minot and I have interviewed both Phil and James on Minot Real Estate Today. In honor of James I am re-posting our interview today. This was originally broadcast locally this spring. 

James Lowe is of the 3rd generation of the Lowe family who built the business of Lowe's Floral and Garden Center in Minot and James was a master in floral design. We covered a lot of ground in this 15 minute radio interview so if you missed the broadcast I hope you enjoy or recorded pod-cast.

James death was sudden and unexpected. He was not feeling well and in less than two weeks of being told he had Mantle Cell Lymphoma he passed on. Rest In Peace, my friend James Lowe.

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Always sad to hear the news of the passing of a friend, Bob. At least, James did not suffer for a long period of time. Seems as if every time I look at the paper, I find someone else I know who's passed on... and often well ahead of their time.

Sep 03, 2018 05:58 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Our synpathy to you for the loss of your friend...and what a great remembrance to have this recording of  his to share with readers and his family.

Sep 03, 2018 05:59 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. So sorry for your loss. So young to pass on. So many pass on ahead of their time.

Sep 03, 2018 06:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Nina Hollander and James really did pass on well ahead of his time at the age of 39. I feel so broken hearted for his dad. I'd like to live a long life but I do not want to outlive my children.

Sep 03, 2018 06:03 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Sally K. & David L. Hanson I am really happy I did get to share in his life with this interview and also to share it with others.

Sep 03, 2018 06:04 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

39 really is way to young isn't it Wayne Martin ? I'm still a ways away from double that but I hope to get there.

Sep 03, 2018 06:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

39 is really too young to die, Bob... no doubt about that. One thing I say each year is that as we get older that Christmas card list gets shorter. 

Sep 03, 2018 06:15 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Yikes, I never thought about that Nina Hollander hristmas card list will be really short this year with me getting out of the business. If I limit it to friends and family it should be less than 50 this year.

Sep 03, 2018 06:21 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob "RealMan" Timm,

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and so suddenly and so young! Isn't it wonderful you interviewed him this past spring? A great remembrance to have this recording of  his to share with readers and his family, I'm sure they appreciate it.

Sep 03, 2018 06:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Dorie Dillard , I am really glad I have this recent interview too so I can share it with James family and friends.

Sep 03, 2018 06:23 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

The news of people I konw passing always brings future to the front of my life.

Sep 03, 2018 07:12 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Bob, James was too young.  It is a shock to your community to lose someone so young. My best to you and his family. 

Sep 03, 2018 08:19 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Bob. I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend. Life can be cruel.

Sep 03, 2018 09:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That's a good way to put it William Feela .

Sep 03, 2018 09:10 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

39 really is way to young Sheri Sperry - MCNE® . It was certainly a shock to me but I feel bad for his family. It's really got to be hard for his dad who worked with him every day.

Sep 03, 2018 09:12 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Sure can Sheila Anderson . I am so glad to be entering into semi-retirement so that I might start enjoying life more NOW.

Sep 03, 2018 09:14 AM