. Lowell's legacy as a strong, stubborn, generous, and loving person will be remembered and cherished by his sons, Randy D. Dunkin (Lisa Sanchez) of Des Moines and Kevin L. Dunkin of Florida; grandchildren, Benjamin J. (Mandi) Dunkin of Ankeny, Jeremy D. Dunkin of Phoenix, AZ, Jenna L. "Sissy" Dunkin of Des Moines, and Krista Dunkin of California; great-grandchildren, Hayden L. Zubulake, Averi Jo & Knox Joseph Dunkin; sisters, Katherine Thomas of Albia and Beverly Hugen of Lovilla; brother, Wendell (Linda) of Des Moines; "adopted" grandchildren, Casey Turner and Charley Wheeler, both of Des Moines; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members, friends, and neighbors. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by a graveside service at the Swan Cemetery. Charitable contributions in memory of Lowell may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266, www.alz.org/greateriowa or to a charity of your choice. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=35302