Dr. David Mott

Dr. David Lowe Mott passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, Oct. 5, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces. He was the second son of the Rev. George and Martha (Lowe) Mott, born in Springfield, Vermont, on April 28, 1925. During World War II, he was a warrant officer and played trombone with the U.S. Army Band in Washington, D.C. It was there he met Lula Kathryn Titsworth (known as Kathy to her friends) at a church dance held in the basement of a building just a few blocks from the White House. She became his loving wife on Nov. 9, 1945, and they remained together for 66 years. They eventually moved to Fort Bliss, Texas, so that David could participate in a new field the Army was starting, rockets. Later his interests turned to physics. Dr. Mott went to college at TWC in El Paso, then moved to Las Cruces in 1960 to earn a master's degree and a doctorate in physics. Dr. Mott stayed at NMSU, working for PSL and teaching in the Physics Department. After retirement, David and Kathy moved to Ruidoso to enjoy the serenity of a cabin near a creek in a remote location for 15 years. Then they relocated back to the family home in Las Cruces and on March 22, 2011, Kathy passed on from complications after a stroke. David can now be with her again.

Dr. Mott and Kathryn are survived by their three children, John Mott, Susan Cooper, and Paul Mott; three grandchildren, Jamie Valenzuela, Jason Cooper and James Mott; and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Isaac Valenzuela.

At Dr. Mott's request, cremation will take place and no ceremonies or burial are planned at this time. Condolences may be addressed to John, Susan and Paul at 2315 El Paseo Road, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.