Janet Jane

Lowther

Janet Jane (Tyler) Lowther 1951 - 2026

Janet Lowther, 75, of Salem, Oregon, died at Salem Hospital of complications from her MS in September. 23, 2026.

She was born in Oregon City in 1951 to Charles and Hazel Tyler. Janet attended Molalla High School before studying Forestry at Oregon State University. She worked as a fire look out, participated in the FFA and Four H. She married in 1975 having two children, William and Carolyn. While being a homemaker she also worked hard to better the community to raise awareness and enforcement of the ADA. Her and Bruce helped found a wheelchair Square Dance group the Silver Spinners. After separating in 2002, she became active in promoting independent living for people with disabilities. She served on the Independent living Council and became a certified councilor in 2009. She was determined, and fiercely independent.

Janet was preceded in death by her brother Chuck and daughter Carolyn, and is survived by her brothers Jim, John and Gerald and her son William.

Arrangements by Simon Cornwell Funeral Home.

Woodburn, Oregon