In Tacoma, Washington, a sensitive case emerged surrounding the unclaimed remains of Lawrence Lee Lowery, a 65-year-old male, who was found deceased due to natural causes on June 14, 2018, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Despite a thorough investigation by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO), efforts to locate any surviving family members for Mr. Lowery proved fruitless. The dedicated staff at the PCMEO conducted extensive searches but were ultimately unsuccessful in connecting with any relatives who might have claimed or provided a resting place for the decedent.
Following this exhaustive search, the decedent's body was entrusted to a rotation funeral home where cremation was carried out. After the completion of this process, the cremains of Lawrence Lee Lowery were returned to the PCMEO. Notably, it was determined that Mr. Lowery was a veteran, thereby rendering him eligible for interment at the Tacoma National Cemetery. This honorable option now awaits his cremains upon finalization of the necessary paperwork, ensuring that he will be laid to rest with the dignity befitting someone who served his country.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, situated at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, has been handling this poignant case under Agency Case Number 18-1208. With a commitment to upholding the respect and dignity of those who have passed, they diligently pursue all avenues to ensure a proper and honorable resting place for individuals like Mr. Lowery. For further inquiries regarding this case, the agency can be reached at 253-798-6494, continuing their mission to serve the public and those who have become lost within the folds of anonymity.
Date Found: 06/14/2018
