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Lowell Allen Miller, aged fifty-six, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away at the Victoria General Hospital on the evening of December 21, 2023, during the longest night of the year. For almost two years, he had bravely fought against a vicious and unrelenting cancer.
Lowell was born on June 19, 1967 in Central Butte, Saskatchewan, to Inez Atchison and Stanley Miller, and named for his uncle, Trooper Lowell H. Miller, who died in the Second World War and is buried at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands.
He was predeceased in 2019 by his stepfather, Terrance Mitchell. He is survived by his mother, Inez Miller (Terrance) of Winnipeg; sister Cynthia MacEachern (Ronald) of Ottawa; nieces Megan MacEachern (Bradley) of Ottawa; and Erin MacEachern (Pawel) of Hamburg, Germany. He also leaves aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout Manitoba and points west who will mourn him, as well as lifelong friends Cory and Kim Enns and their daughters Sydney (Dorion), Brooklyn, and Londyne. Lowell’s father, Stanley, passed away in 2014, leaving three brothers he was not fortunate enough to know.
Lowell grew up in The Pas, Manitoba, spending his early years between Dauphin and The Pas among his cousins, swimming, riding dirt bikes, and always playing games. Upon his family's move to Winnipeg, Lowell started basketball and tae kwon do, where he obtained a black belt and succeeded in competition. With Cory and friends, he played baseball, fished, camped, and hiked throughout his adult life. Lowell was an avid sports fan and always supported his beloved Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers. Lowell held season tickets for the Bombers for years, and his family enjoyed watching games with him at IG Field while he could still make the pilgrimage.
Lowell was the proud owner of two Chocolate Labrador Retrievers, Nym and Trapper, and spent happy hours at the Maple Grove Dog Park. For years, he enjoyed the company of a regular group of dogs and owners who walked daily and considered themselves a “pack.” Lowell’s friends at Maple Grove already miss his presence, though Nym and Trapper still visit the park daily with Inez.
Lowell graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Degree in Electrical Engineering and was called as an Obligated Engineer in 2002. He also earned a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from Red River College. His work was in network and computer system administration for Manitoba. Lowell proudly served in the Army as a signaler in the 735 Winnipeg Communication Regiment during his college and university years.
Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate his life, followed by a reception, will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at E.J. Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street, Winnipeg. All are welcome.
Lowell was cared for by many excellent healthcare professionals over the past two years, including Oncologists, Cardiologists, Surgeons, Palliative Care and Home Health Care Teams. The family would like to thank everyone who crossed our path during Lowell’s illness. Special mention must go to Dr. Christina Kim, Dr. Eren Beshara, the Victoria General Hospital's Oncology Department and Urgent Care Department, and Dr. Shan Pirzada, who ensured Lowell passed with dignity—also Dr Lyle Stronger and Dr Paul Daeninck, who stepped in for Lowell at critical junctures.
In place of flowers, donations are welcome to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or the Victoria Hospital Foundation (thevicfoundation.ca).
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