Michael Anthony Lowder

Michael Anthony "Ilya" Lowder, Beloved son of Rick and Debbie Lowder chose to leave this world on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Rick; grandparents, Tony and Irene Ozanich and Lee Roy and Barbara Lowder. He is survived by so many family and friends who loved and cared for him.

Michael was brilliant. His love and expertise of computer science was his passion. He spoke Russian, Japanese, loved many genres of music and art. He taught his cat, Miroku to respond to him when Michael spoke in Japanese. He was funny and well read. He could have a conversation about many subjects.

He graduated from Valley High School, attended CNM and Neumont University.

The bond between Rick and Michael was solid. Michael never recovered from his dad's sudden death. Our hope is that Michael and Rick are reunited.