Dr. David Sterling Low Obituary (1932 - 2006)

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, soon to be great-grandfather, and brother peacefully returned to his Heavenly Parents on the morning of August 25, 2006. David was born on December 13, 1932 to Sterling and Lovina Low in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. He was naturalized as a US citizen on December 11, 1959. He married his sweetheart, Geraldine (Jerry) Nicholson on October 18, 1957. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on October 17, 1958. David thoroughly enjoyed his profession as a dentist. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1956 with his DDS. He served for two years as a Captain in the US Air Force. He was in private practice for 40 years. He helped establish the BYU Academy of Dentists and was a member and president of many other dental organizations. He spent five years with the State Dental Board before becoming part of the Western Regional Examining Board. David's love for his Savior was naturally a part of his every day life and was easily shared with those around him. He loved the scriptures and studied them diligently and enthusiastically. He spent many happy years of service in the Lord's church, in such capacities as high council representative, bishop, mission secretary, and temple ordinance worker. Many people have been the beneficiaries of his compassion and benevolence. David was a man of impeccable integrity and Christ-like love. As such, he had left behind a family legacy which will be strongly felt for many generations. As David enjoyed reminding us, "Family is where it's at" (aka speech #1). As a family, we spent many vacations together. Lake Powell was a special destination, where David enjoyed boating and water skiing. Surviving him are his wife of 48 wonderful years, Jerry; children Teriann, Steve, and Rick, and their spouses (whom he also considered his children), Brian, Beth, and Tammy; grandchildren Amy Booth, Anne (Jace) Vernon and Natalie Booth, Marie and Kevin Low, Gregory, Ashley and Alyssa Low; soon to be great-granddaughter and special escort Aliyah Melissa Vernon. Also surviving him are his brother Bruce Low and sisters Jean (Owen) Collett and Elaine (Joe) Jack; mother-in-law Marion Nicholson, brother-in-law Val Nicholson. Family and friends may call Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street in Murray, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. They may also call prior to the funeral services on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 from 11:00 to 11:45 am. The funeral will be held at Noon at the Big Cottonwood Stake Center, 1750 Spring Lane, Salt Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in David's memory to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints missionary fund or perpetual education fund.