Lorin Franklin Sowards Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lorin Franklin Sowards of Maryville, Missouri, born in Allendale, Missouri, who passed away on June 13, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lorin Franklin Sowards to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Joseph Henry and Velma Mabel Sowards (Carter); and his siblings, Dolores Francis Wilson (Sowards), Lewis "Mike" Henderson Sowards, Loree Ruth McMichael (Sowards), Wilmer "Duane" Sowards and Ruby Gail Keiling (Sowards).
He is survived by: his children, Renae, Dale "Buzz" Sowards (Kerry) of Freemont, CA., Loree Tyler (Dewayne), Rob Sowards of St Joseph, MO., Catherine Wemhoff of Bakersfield, John Sowards of Maryville, MO. and Christina Ouda of Dalyyan; his grandchildren, Brittany Schweizer, Tiffany Bailey (Bradley), Tyler Schweizer (Faith), Justin Tyler (Amanda), Jason Tyler (Edin VanAnne), Amanda Mann, Colby Wemhoff (Liz), Bevin Wemhoff, Tara Williams, John Joseph Sowards, Courtney Sowards, Caylee Sowards, Corin Schrader (Janele), Lydon O'Dowd (Tracy), Talin Schrader (Abi), Viviana "Vivi" Ouda and Casandra "Clo" Ouda; and his brother Homer. He is also survived by 31 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.