Dr. Donald P. Lowther PhD, MBA,'s Obituary
Dr. Donald Phillip Lowther, PhD, MBA, MHA
Age 54, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma since April 2000, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 12:13 PM. He was born on December 14, 1970.
Donald was the beloved son of the late Linda Kay (Havenar) Lowther and Stephen Samuel Platt. He married Micheal L. “Misha” Taylor on February 8, 1991, at Jesus Center Wedding Chapel in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was a lifelong learner and accomplished scholar:
• TJC (now TCC), 1995 – Physical Therapist Assistant
• University of Tulsa, 2007–2009 – MBA, Member of Beta Alpha Psi
• Oklahoma State University, 2013 – Master’s in Healthcare Administration
• Oklahoma State University, 2018–2021 – Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Human Performance
Donald was the proud founder and owner of Dynamic Care Solutions.
He began his professional trajectory with a distinguished four-year tenure in the United States Navy, where he served aboard a nuclear submarine. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he embarked on the path of higher education, initially focusing on a pre-medical curriculum that eventually transitioned into physical therapy. This educational journey extended into the realms of business, finance, and ultimately healthcare operational & medical research, broadening his expertise and contributing to a multifaceted professional background.
Driven by an innate entrepreneurial spirit, he co-founded Dynamic Care Solutions, a healthcare enterprise dedicated to delivering comprehensive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to patients across Southeastern Oklahoma. In addition to his extensive healthcare background, he possessed a wealth of experience in entrepreneurial ventures. He actively participated in the launch of numerous start-ups and successfully introduced a nutritional product line that achieved national distribution through reputable retailers such as GNC and Vitamin World.
His professional journey reflected a profound affinity for challenge and adaptation, as he embraced these opportunities as catalysts for continuous learning and personal development.
He honorably served in the United States Navy, completing boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois, submarine school in Groton, Connecticut, and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina aboard the USS Sturgeon SSN 637 submarine.
Before his military service, Donald lived in Long Beach, CA (Signal Hill), Barnsdall, OK, Bartlesville, OK, and Tulsa, OK. After his service, he resided in Charleston, SC, Manford, OK, Durant, OK, and finally Broken Arrow, OK.
Donald enjoyed horseback riding with his Uncle Buck as a child, running marathons, competing in Tough Mudders, skiing, graphic design, weightlifting, and nutrition.
He was preceded in death by his sister Anita Loneny. He is survived by his father Stephen Platt; his wife Micheal “Misha” Lowther; son Gavin Lowther (32); daughters Sophie Lowther (25) and Zoey Lowther (13); granddaughter Hazel; brothers Joshua Platt (wife Carrie and nephews Parker, Graham, and Elliott) and Josiah Platt (wife Jessica); one sister and her three sons; four brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; seven nephews; four nieces; mother-in-law Jennifer Gardner; and second mom Diana Hickman-Platt.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a graveside service with military honors.
One of his favorite quotes: "Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present." Marcus Aurelius
He had a smart *ss sense of humor that could be a bit morbid sometimes, but he always managed to make people laugh. He was wise, caring and a great leader whether he was the top or low man on the totem pole. He championed the “underdog,” looked out for others, and looked for honor in the people around him, the thinks he did, and the places and teams for and with which he worked.
He was a mason and brick layer, an Interior Communications (IC Man – IC man on nuclear fast attack sub), an entrepreneur, physical therapist assistant, web designed, graphics creator, auditor of finances, life and people.
He left this world with things still left to do, adventures to experience and he left behind many who love him.
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