Rev. Timothy Mowry


May 30, 2008


Stan Justis has just informed Smoke Signals that his long time friend and fellow Warrior Rev. Timothy Mowry, CHS 63, died while on vacation in the Cayman Islands.

Michigan, Interlochen - TIMOTHY "Tim" E. MOWRY, Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Interlochen, MI, entered eternal life with Christ suddenly on May 26, 2008 at age 62. An avid traveler, amateur photographer and delightful conversationalist, his final days were spent surrounded by family and friends in Grand Cayman, British West Indies. Pastor Mowry will be especially missed by members of Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he had served as Pastor for 27 years. Born June 7, 1945, to Henry and Wignon Mowry ofMemphis, TN, he married Roberta Widman in 1977. Together, he and Roberta were blessed withtwo children, Sarah and Nathan. He received a bachelors degree from Concordia Sr. College, Concordia, MO, and a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. In addition to Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Interlochen, during his extensive ministry career, he also served the congregations of Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe, MI, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Petersburg, MI, and St. Johannes Church, Kingsley, MI. Tim remained active in community affairs, assisting many nonprofit organizations, including Monroe County Substance Abuse Advisory Council, American Cancer Society, Child and Family Services, Monroe Lutheran Home Board of Management, Petersburg Compensation Commission, and the Lutheran Homes of Michigan, where he served on the agency's board of directors. He served the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod's Michigan District as Circuit Counselor, member of the Ministerial Health Committee and seminary certification committee, and locally served Love Inc., Grand Traverse Right to Life and many other organizations. His love for God was reflected in his love for life, family and others. Along with a legacy of friends he is survived by his parents, Henry and Wignon Mowry, his wife, Roberta (Robbie) Mowry of Traverse City, two children, Sarah and Nathan Mowry, both from Traverse City, one sister, Deborah Clark of Kalamazoo, MI, a brother, David Mowry of Germantown, TN, andin-laws, Robert and Clarabelle, Carl and Sue Widman, Arthur and Lynn Widman, and James Widman. Pastor Tim lived and died with this confession he wrote shortly before his death. "Heaven is ours only because of what Jesus Christ has done for us. It's a matter of G.R.A.C.E. - God's Riches At Christ's Expense." Open visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, U.S. 31 at Rogers Rd., Interlochen, MI, 231-276-6372. Service at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Committal to follow at Mount Hope, Interlochen, MI. In remembrance of Pastor Tim, memorial donations may be directed to a scholarship fund for his children in care of Fifth Third Bank under the name of Roberta Mowry. Kindly share your memories withthe family on their online guest book at www.legacy.com/record-eagle./. Arrangements by: Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 231-947-6347 www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com