Andrea S. Lowe

Andrea S. Lowe was born on May 26, 1931, at Bryant Hospital in Lincoln Nebraska, to Dr. Fred and Dr. Esther Svoboda. Andrea had two sisters, Shirley and Ellen who all grew up in Cozad Nebraska. Andrea went to be with Shot July 18th in Ft. Collins, Colorado. In 1949, Andrea graduated from Cozad High School. Her additional education included the University of Mexico in Mexico City, summer school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln Nebraska, Greeley College in Greeley Colorado, McMurry College in Jacksonville, Illinois, and Kearney State College in Kearney, Nebraska. Andrea received her master's degree in Guidance and Counseling. Andrea enjoyed helping distribute food to the service men during WWII when the Cozad area was charged with serving meals in North Platte to the troop trains heading east and the hospital trains heading west. She was a Cozad Homecoming Queen, an Aksarben Countess, and a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority in Lincoln. Andrea taught at Cozad Middle School for two years before marrying the love of her life, John "Shot" Lowe III, and moved to Kearney. They raised four children, Hannah, John, Tim and Andrew. She was very involved in conducting the Methodist Junior Choir, Red Cross, Job's Daughters, Shrine Auxiliary, the Frank House, MONA, PEO Chapter HB, Cub Scouts, 4-H, and everything her husband and children were participating in. She was also a member of the renowned and fabulous Fish Wives for 40 years. Kind, generous and unfailingly positive, Andrea was one of a kind. Andrea's joy and zeal for life were infectious. She loved caring for others, and she always had an encouraging word. She was a loyal friend; the consummate hostess and she had a rare ability to make everyone she encountered feel valued and at ease. Shot and Andrea traveled the globe and had homes in Kearney, on the Platte River, Kauai (Hawaii) and Tairua, (New Zealand). She is proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, "Shot," who passed in 2009. Left to cherish her memory are her children, daughter Hannah (Roger) Stone, sons; John (Kim), Timothy (Mary Beth), and Andrew (Marcia) and her adored grandchildren; Ben Anderson, Nate, Spencer (Emily), James (Abby), Alex (Shelby), Garrison (Katie) and Thomas; step grandsons; JD (Katie) Stone and Kolton Stone. Andrea had four darling great-grandchildren; RJ, Hazel, Brooks and Johnny and three great step grandchildren; Jay, Jenika and Krew. Throughout her life, Andrea remained kind and sweet despite her dementia in her last years and declining abilities. She was loved by everyone who crossed her path. Her positive attitude and zest for life are a great example of how we should all live our lives. Andrea was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and an extraordinary woman who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Andrea requested a private family service and so her children are going to honor her request. Memorials recommended to Ft Kearney Shrine Club Auxiliary. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Andrea S. Lowe

May 26, 1931 - July 18, 2025