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Fred Low Obituary

LOW, Fred - Passed away on August 12, 2005, in San Francisco, the city of his birth and his lifelong home. He was 83 years old. Devoted husband of 54 years to his beloved wife Ethel, loving and caring father to his children Susan (John), Barbara (Michael), David (Cynthia), Darryl and Adrienne, and his grandchildren Kathleen, Elizabeth, Andrea, Justin, Jon Michael and Ryan. Dear brother and uncle to James Low and Stella Lee, and his many nieces and nephews. Longtime member of the San Francisco Chinatown Salesman Club. A celebration of Fred's life will be held at the Officer's Club, 50 Moraga Ave., The Presidio, San Francisco, Tues., Aug. 23 at 2pm. Reception immed following. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's name may be made to: Family Caregiver Alliance, 180 Montgomery St. #1100, SF, CA 94104; or Alzheimer's Assoc., 2065 W. El Camino Real #C, Mtn. View, CA 94040

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2005.

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