Lowell W. Maloney
Ava, MO

Lowell W. Maloney son of Elmer and Ica Lewis Maloney was born Feb. 6, 1926 in Ava, MO and departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006 at Rocky Ridge Manor nursing home, Mansfield, MO, at the age of 80.

On June 20, 1970 Lowell was united in marriage to Lorene Rippee Dougherty and they shared 36 years together.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ruie Kimbrell and Opal Campbell, one son-in-law, Steve Fitzgerald, one granddaughter, Missy Vasquez and one great granddaughter Hannah Chance. He is survived by his wife, Lorene of the home, two sons, Danny and Beth Maloney, Sparta, MO, Jarrett and Dena Dougherty, Spokane, MO, four daughters, Debbi and Larry Chance, Carolyn and Donnie Davis, Connie and Danny Givans, Cindy and Rick Croney, all of Ava, MO, one brother, Clinton and Dorothy Maloney, Springfield, MO, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Lowell, a 1943 graduate of Ava High School served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at various jobs including Springday Corp. of Springfield, Carnation and Twentieth Century Milk Plants and Emerson Electric, and owned the L & L Drive Inn all of Ava. He also managed the Roaring River State Park. He retired from the Ava Public Schools in November of 2001. With Lowell's love of coon dogs he helped start the Douglas County Coon Hunters Assoc. He also enjoyed coaching his son's ball teams. Lowell enjoyed square dancing on the Ozark Jubilee that aired on KY3. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church of Ava. He was well known for his wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family making them his pride and joy.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Sat. Aug. 26, 2006 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO, with the Rev. Robert Roberts and Rev. Casey Pierce officiating. Interment will follow in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 6 to 7:30 in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. or of the donors choice.