Thomas G. Towner
Marriages
Lori Camp - September 28, 1974
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Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - April 4, 2018
Thomas G. Towner, MD January 15, 1944 - March 28, 2018
Thomas G. Towner passed away peacefully March 28, 2018, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was 74. Thomas was born on January 15, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas, from the union of John and Elnora Towner. He spent his childhood in Wichita, Kansas, and later attended Kansas State University where he received his BA and graduated Cum Laude in 1966. In 1970, he received his MD from the University of Kansas Medical School. He served nine years in the US Army Medical Corps and was stationed in Hawaii, Texas, and Colorado. He met Lori Camp on a blind date to Pizza Hut and they were married September 28, 1974, in San Antonio, Texas. They started a family in Parker, Colorado, then moved to Grand Junction in 1978. Thomas was the town’sfirst Gastroenterologist and continued to practice for 28 years. He was a member of the ASGE (American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy), and the AMA (American Medical Association). Upon retiring in 2006, Thomas built the barn of his dreams and spent the summers sailing the coast of Maine with Lori as his First Mate. Thomas requested his final words to read: "Thomas G. Towner- MD, Major US Army Medical Corps, Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Patriot, Physician, Gastroenterologist, Humorist, Historian, Astronomer, Sailor, World Traveler. Not so fluent in German, but I tried. F@%k the Lotto! Ahh sh*t, I’m going to miss the last season of Game of Thrones! It’s been a good life." Thomas leaves behind his spouse of 43 years, Lori Towner, and their children, Bryan (Candace) Towner, Mark Towner, Eric (Kelly) Towner, Greg (Dusadee) Towner, and Jenny (Shawn) McKibben. He is also survived by his siblings, Sarajane McCully, Jack Towner, Jeff Towner, and Tim Towner. His seven grandchildren will cherish his memory and continue to share his stories. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Martin Mortuary with family visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A committal service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. following services. Friends and family may leave their condolences and memories of Thomas in the guestbook at the bottom of the page. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St Mary’s or any of its designations. In the comments section please note the contribution was made in memory of Thomas G. Towner MD. https://www.sclhealth. org/locations/st-marys-medical-center-foundation/donate/.
The Daily Sentinel page 4D Death Notice - April 8, 2018
Dr. Thomas G. Towner, 74, Grand Junction, died March 28, 2018, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was a physician. Family visitation will be at 10 a.m., with services at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Martin Mortuary. Committal will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Lori; four sons, Bryan D. and Mark A., both of Fruita, Eric B. of Los Angeles and Greg T. of Bothell, Washington; one daughter, Jenny McKibben of Denver; three brothers, Jack of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, Jeff of Rose Hill, Kansas, and Tim of Antioch, Tennessee; one sister, Sarajane McCully of Charlotte, North Carolina; and seven grandchildren.
