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Richard Stowe Obituary
1936 ~ 2015
Richard William Stowe passed away peacefully at his home in Highland, Utah on September 3, 2015. He was born September 18, 1936 in Murray, Utah, son of Leola Angela Boulter and Thomas William Stowe. Richard (Dick) was raised and attended schools in Sandy, Utah, graduated from Jordan High School and completed his education at the University of Utah graduating from the College of Pharmacy in 1962. He married Lucille Markus on June 30, 1958. Professionally he loved and served the people of Draper for over 30 years as the Pharmacist/Owner of Draper Drug. After selling the drug store he worked as a Pharmaceutical Consultant and worked for Smith Rexall Drug in Pleasant Grove where he continued for 16 years.
Dick was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a High Councilman, Bishop and Stake President. In his later years he cherished his time serving as an ordinance worker in the Mount Timpanogos Temple and Patriarch of the Highland East and Highland Stakes.
Dick was a devoted and selfless husband, father and grandfather. He will be loved and remembered by his wife, Lucille; son, Stephen (Candice) of Highland and their children, Richard (Taylor), Leesa and Madelyn; daughter, DeAnn Nielsen (Ron) of Mapleton and their children, Breanne (Curtis), Tori (Zach) and Elzi; daughter, Corrin Gleave (John) of Springville and their children, Keilani, McKenna, Quinn and Luke. Preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Richard Crapo; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Marilyn Stowe; brother, Robert Stowe; parents-in-law, Jennie and Max Markus; brother-in-law, Bill Markus; sister-in-law, Barbara Markus.
Dick touched the lives of many through his kind leadership, dedicated service and unwavering testimony of Jesus Christ.
We extend a special thank you to Amy and Peter of Sunrise Hospice for their professional and tender care.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Highland 9th Ward, 11162 North Alpine Highway Highland, Utah, with a viewing at the same location Tuesday, September 8th from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and preceding the services Wednesday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Interment, Highland City Cemetery.
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Gerald LeBaron
September 9, 2015
Dear Sister Stowe & family,
It is with fondness that I remember Richard Stowe, being the best Home teacher we ever enjoyed growing up in Highland. The LeBaron family enjoyed his warm and moving messages, and he never stayed too long for we 6 children. He remembered our birthdays, brought us treats, and even watched our cheesy magic tricks. I express our kindest sympathy, and know that Our Father in Heaven will comfort you. Thanks for your stellar examples of living Great Christlike lives. Best wishes.
Bro. Jerry LeBaron & Family
September 8, 2015
We share gratitude for all that Dick was able to assist with in managing complex medical care. Shauna and Amberlee Hatton-Ward
Cathryn Gleave Archer
September 8, 2015
Thinking of you all and sending Prayer's your way...May the Light of this Candle get you thru the Dark Day's...Heavenly Father will keep your Loving Father safe till you all Greet him AGAIN....one Day.((((Hug's))))()
Jean Washburn
September 7, 2015
My condolence to you Lucille, and your family. When you left Draper and the drugstore it left a hole in the people of Draper. Dick was our confidant, Dr. and more. He was always ready to answer our questions on prescriptions or health and he was very helpful. We have missed him. What a great man.
Sue Ann Robertson
September 7, 2015
Our love and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. My family has many cherished memories of Dick as our Bishop, Stake President and Patriarch. He gave our youngest son his patriarchial blessing before he departed on his mission..and it was amazing and so very special. One thing I and my children remember about him was as he sat on the stand as our bishop he would intently look at and listen to every speaker that took the podiom. He cared and we all knew it. May the Spirit grant you peace and comfort for this loss of one of the greatest men we know. Murry and Sue Ann Robertson family
September 7, 2015
So many times I thought about driving to Highland and catching up with Dick but didn't act on it. Very sorry I missed my opportunity. As a young boy and later as a young man Dick always treated me as if I were an adult and a lifelong friend, respectful and interested in my life. He left a lifelong impression and I miss him. What a good guy.
Lynn & Pam Ritchie
September 7, 2015
We send our sincere love and deepest condolences to you Lucille & all your family. We will always remember Pres Stowe as a gentle loving husband, father & friend. Someone who untiringly served his God & his fellow man. He was a righteous example to us all & he will be sorely missed.
September 7, 2015
Dear Lucille , DeAnn, Stephen, and Corrin; Dick was our Bishop when we lived in Highland 3rd ward. Monette was friends with DeAnn and Dad, milt Sealy served with him in the Stake. Many fond memories of your great father. Our thoughts are with you now. Vicki Sealy and Richard Clayton, St. George
September 6, 2015
A Dear Friend of the Searle's Family. Our Condolences to the Stowe Family . Frank Searle
Linda (Sealy) Ottley
September 6, 2015
Dear Lucille and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. President Stowe will truly be remembered as one of the great spiritual men of our time. He was good friends with both of my parents and they loved and admired your whole family. I know there is a great high council of valiant spirits celebrating in Heaven right now!
President Stowe gave two of our children's patriarchal blessings and there never was a more spiritually prepared man on earth. He took time to explain just what a blessing was and how linage is revealed. We loved him a great deal.
Sincerely,
Dale and Linda (Sealy) Ottley
Highland, Utah
Craig Vincent
September 6, 2015
Among my life's treasures were friendships with Dick, Maxine and Richard, and Robert, visiting Tommie at Draper Drug with my father, Tyler, and my brief business association with you, Lucille, and Dick. May God be with you and you complete your journey in mortality. Craig Vincent
Joyce & Duane Craig
September 6, 2015
We always enjoyed our association with "Dr. Dick" at Draper Drug. He was always so helpful and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lucille, and the rest of the family.
Esther Smith Kinder
September 6, 2015
Dear Stowe Family: What a special person your husband, Dad and Grandfather was. When he was our Druggist in Draper, he always made everyone seem so welcome. As did his father Tom before him. Dick has a special place in the heart of so many people. My love and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Rest in sweet eternal peace Dick. You will never be forgotten.
September 5, 2015
SENDING OUR LOVE &PRAYERS AT THIS TIME, HIS SMILE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO WELCOME YOU WHEN YOU HAD TO GO TO THE DRUGSTORE GREAT MAN TO KNOW & TALK TO. LOVE JIMMY & SANDRA BERNARDO
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