Richard W. Stowe

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.