David Trent Lowrance

David Trent Lowrance went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, early Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024, at the age of 88. His sight has now been restored.

David was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Willie (nee Witt) and Earl Dumont Lowrance on August 10, 1936. David displayed his artistic and intellectual gifts early in life, and graduated with honors from Wichita Falls High School in 1954. He earned his BS in Ceramic Engineering from The University of Texas in 1959, and as he often remarked, finished third in his class... of three! David served his country from 1959-1964 in the US Army, Artillery, and the Texas National Guard. He furthered his engineering studies at SMU, graduating in 1965 with a MS in Engineering Administration. David received his Professional Engineer certification in 1966 and was a member of several professional societies. He also worked toward a PhD at The University of Texas at Arlington. His extensive career started at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, followed by Ling-Temco-Vought in Dallas, then General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, retiring as a highly regarded engineer from the later.

David was a beloved family man and married Elizabeth (nee Shaw) Lowrance, from Brownwood, Texas in 1961. David and Elizabeth had two children and lived in Arlington for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Donna Thompson Biggs; his son, David Trent Lowrance, Jr.; and grandson, William Lowrance. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Patrick Murtha of Dallas; grandchildren, Jack Murtha (Amie), Anne Hartman (Michael) and Clayton Murtha (Catherine); great-grandsons, Cooper and Caleb Murtha; and sister-in-law, Martha Neil Gamblin of Arlington, along with many dear nephews, nieces, and friends. David was affectionately called "Chooch" by his grandchildren, resulting from his passion for model railroading and his intricate train and scenery display which, at the time of his death, consumed their large attic.

David was always one to cheer for the underdog, and by example, his favorite character was Don Quixote. David could build or repair almost anything, and had a creative bent. He loved to travel and planned highly detailed itineraries for all trips, even before the internet. He enjoyed camping with his buddies, long walks and playing games, including bridge and chess, he was outstanding at eating ice cream and a surprisingly good dancer. For half his life, David lived with the frustration of legal blindness caused by optic nerve atrophy, but nevertheless, persevered in pursuing his many hobbies. David also spent time tracking the stock market and had an amazing ability to keep an abundance of figures in his head.

David was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls during his formative years, and an Elder and longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, as well as a faithful member of Bible Study Fellowship and the FPCA Friendship Class, where, each Sunday he would report that "All is well".A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 1200 S. Collins St, Arlington, Texas. Prior to the service, a family time of prayer will be held at the gravesite in Old Arlington Cemetery.

Memorials, if felt led, may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Friendship Class.