Lowell TVEIT Obituary (1936 – 2021) – Minneapolis, MN

Lowell was born in December 1936 in Yankton, SD, to William Roosevelt Tveit and Rella Rose Tveit. He graduated from South Dakota State College in 1962 with a major in wildlife conservation and his minor was his teaching certificate. He served in the SD Army National Guard during his university studies. In August 1963, he and his wife and newborn son moved from Yankton, SD to Rathdrum, ID where he accepted a teaching position at Rathdrum HS. Lowell earned additional college credits at EWU. In 1966, he and his wife and two sons moved to Spokane, WA because he had accepted a teaching position at Fisher JHS in Cheney, WA. He worked the next 28 years of his career at Cheney teaching industrial arts, before retiring in 1994. Lowell received his master’s degree in education from Gonzaga University. After retiring from teaching, Lowell worked 4-5 years on the road for Motor Works in western Montana, northern Idaho and eastern Washington, collecting old engine blocks and cores that can be machined and rebuilt. He hooked up a lot of engine blocks and a lot of fish during those years on the road. He loved her.

Lowell married Karolyn Kay Masterson in August 1962 in Inwood, Iowa. They had four children together. Two sons and two daughters. He always adored his wife and children. Lowell was the best vendor, husband, father, great-grandfather, teacher, friend, craftsman, fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, Norwegian, optimist, conservative, red-blooded patriot, American man who never raised a family. wonderful here in Spokane, WA. Without exception.

Lowell enjoyed many hobbies and activities during his life. Very early on he enjoyed archery, photography, sculpture, woodworking, rc planes and gliders, scouting with his boys and gardening. But the most important was fishing and fly-tying, archery, camping, and traveling with his wife, family and friends. Lowell was involved in the Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club. Lowell enjoyed making vacation dinners and summer barbecues for his family. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a loving and caring man, a great father, a good friend, a mentor, a peer, a guide and a role model as well. that of a beautiful example of a beautiful life well lived. Lowell liked the people he surrounded himself with. Many who knew him will tell you that they were honored to have known him.

Lowell is survived by his wife of 59 beautiful years, Karolyn K Tveit. He is also survived by his four children; his sons Timothy C (Julie) and Thomas C (Tera) and his daughters Jennifer A Tveit and Jane E VanTassel (Aric). Lowell is survived by five grandsons and two granddaughters. They are Theresa N Tveit (Johnny O’Sullivan), Travis M Tveit (Mykell Ulibarri), Tyler C Tveit; Christopher T Tveit, Adam L Tveit (Shyanne Parker); Matthew C VanTassel and Elizabeth A VanTassel. Lowell is also survived by three great-grandsons. They are Declan J O’Sullivan and Flynn C O’Sullivan; and Elias M Tveit. He is predeceased by his father William R Tveit and his mother Rella R Tveit. Lowell did not have any siblings.

The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S Pines Rd Spokane Valley, WA. A reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lowell’s life. The family has requested that all contributions and donations made in his memory be directed to the Plymouth Congregational Church, located at 1502 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204.

The family would like to thank everyone who helped Lowell have four great bonus years, as he called them. Whether you are a doctor, a friend or a member of your family; everyone who has helped enrich these last four years of his life is greatly appreciated. We thank you!

Professional services provided by Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S Pines Rd Spokane Valley, WA