Lowell Thompson, 70, Hope

Lowell Thompson, 70, passed away in Hope, IN on November 23.

Lowell was born April 4, 1953, in Columbus, IN to Harold and Betty Thompson Hepburn. His early years were spent in Edinburgh, IN, but the family later moved to Hope, where he attended Hauser High School and met his wife, Susan. The couple spent time in Georgia before returning to Indiana and starting a family. With a career in sales, Lowell didn’t know a stranger. Known as “LT” to many (when asked what it stood for, he would reply “Lotsa’ Things”), he was always ready to lend a hand; helping people and making them laugh brought him great joy. Lowell was a kind-hearted jokester that loved playing his guitar by the campfire, riding his Harley, and tinkering on cars and projects.

Lowell was preceded in death by his mother and father, step-father Ellsworth (Porky) Hepburn, his sister, Louann Raeder, and brother, Wayne Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Susan Thompson, sister, Freida (Ronnie) Robertson, brother, Joey (Betsy) Hepburn, son, Cody (Alisha) Thompson, daughter, Lindsey (Matt) Swenson, and four grandchildren: Lola and Mac Thompson, Jack and Poppy Swenson.

Cremation is planned and a memorial visitation is set for 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 at Norman Funeral Home in Hope. Donations to Bartholomew County Humane Society are appreciated.