Lowell "Kay" Titensor

1930 - 2026

On April 25, 1930, as the Great Depression weighed heavily on the nation, but a small home in Shelley, Idaho, buzzed with quiet anticipation. Lowell and Marjorie Titensor were preparing to welcome their firstborn son into the world. The day may have started out normal --but that spring day marked the beginning of a life that would be rooted in hard work, devotion, and steady love.

Lowell Kay Titensor-known to most as Kay-was born into a life of family, faith, and farming. Being raised in Cove, Utah with his grandparents living just down the street, Kay grew up surrounded by love and strong example. As the eldest of four children, he was adored by his parents and later welcomed three sisters: Valerie (Karren), Helen (Lawrence), and Carolyn (McKnight). From boyhood, he learned the value of honest work-milking cows, putting hay up in the barn, and caring for the land that shaped him.

From his father, he inherited a love of horses that never left him. Horses carried him into the mountains, into friendships, and into some of his most cherished memories. Even after being thrown from a horse causing struggles with dry eyes, he handled adversity the same way he handled life-with steadiness, caution, and quiet determination.

Kay graduated from North Cache High School in 1948 and went on to work alongside his father at Valley Implement in Lewiston. In time, he took over the business, later moving it to Preston, Idaho. Through economic ups and downs, he ran the implement dealership with integrity and foresight, often sacrificing in the present to secure a better future. The business became a family legacy, eventually passed down to his son Sid Titensor and now to his grandson Fred Titensor. Kay was known as a good, honest businessman guided by high principles.

He met the love of his life, Kaye, in a way that became a treasured family story. After meeting her while she was visiting his sister Valerie, he later spotted a small photograph of her and asked where she was-and for her number. Nine months later, they were married on November 16, 1956, in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they built a beautiful life for nearly 60 years of marriage, raising their six children while sharing 40 cherished years (1976-2016) between their homes in Preston, Idaho and Mesa, Arizona. Wherever they lived, they loved the people and were loved in return. Many simply referred to them as "K & K"-a fitting tribute not only to their shared name, but to the way they truly complemented one another

Kay was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and especially loved serving as a Sunday School teacher. He also served on the Lewiston Fire Department and built lifelong, loyal friendships. He had a dry sense of humor, loved good company, and always put family first.

He was a gentle, patient, and involved father to six children. He loved to work-and then he loved to play. Whether riding horses in the mountains, snowmobiling, riding motorcycles and four-wheelers with friends, planting a garden, or golfing with his dad, he embraced life fully.

He was organized and particular, always up early, clean-shaven, dressed for the day, and ready to accomplish what needed to be done. He mastered his routines and lived deliberately. His steadiness provided security for his family, and his example taught them discipline, faith, and love.

Kay passed away peacefully at age 95 on February 12, 2026, in Smithfield, Utah surrounded by family. He is survived by his six children and their spouses; Sidney Kay (Paula Palmer) Titensor, Laura Lamm (Rod), Sharron Rolfe (Kerry), Janet Seto (Larry), Nancy Washburn (Chris), and Leslie Lloyd (Rory) 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren; his sister Carolyn (Larry) McKnight; his in-laws Marcia Payne (Eldon), Nada Anderson, Elma Harrison (Rex), and Glade (Kris) Hatch; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kaye Titensor, his parents, Lowell and Marjorie Titensor; his younger sisters Valerie Karren and Helen Lawrence; and his granddaughter, Katie Irene Seto.

Kay's family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the caring professionals at Birch Creek Living Center in Smithfield, Utah, where he spent the last year and a half of his life, as well as to the devoted caregivers who lovingly assisted him before his move there.

A private family funeral service was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11:00 at the Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East, Preston, Idaho, with his grandson Fred Titensor presiding. Interment was at the Richmond, Utah Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

From a farm boy in Cove to a loved father of a growing legacy, Kay's life was well lived. His boots may now rest, until we meet again, we love you dad.