Over 700 Pay Respects To Bishop Osborne Low
About 700 persons paid their last respects Tuesday afternoon at the Afton South Ward Chapel to Bishop Osborne Low, 90, in impressive funeral services conducted by Counselor Neal Kennington. Perhaps the best known of Star Valley's pioneers, it is believed he was also the oldest.
He died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday, Jan 20 at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilford Roberts and their daughter, Helen.
High tributes were paid to him and members of his family by the speakers, Mrs Alda F. Gardner of Afton, Pres George Nelson a nephew, of the Logan LDS Temple presidency, and Bishop J. Wilford Moser. An obituary, most of which is contained below, was written by Martha W. Kennington and read by Mrs. Clarissa Merritt.
Few people are granted the long tenure of years and with them the physical capacity and temperament for every aspect of a richly abundant life given Bp. Osborne Low. His love of activity and adventurous spirit might have led him far afield, had not the standards and ideals of a divine philosophy of life been always uppermost in his mine to guide and direct him. Particularly spry for a man of his advanced age in his later years, he was perhaps best known for his friendly manner, cheerful smile and keen sense of humor. As a humorist and philosopher some compared him with the late Will Rogers of national fame.
Osborne Low was born April 1, 1865, the fourth child and third son of a family of 13 children of Sylvester and Ann Allen Paten Low. His parents were pioneers from Scotland who migrated to this country after being converted to the LDS Church. Osborne was born in Ovid Idaho where his parents had been sent to help colonize Bear Lake Valley.
The family soon thereafter moved to Cache Valley Utah to make the town of Smithfield their home. There he attended the schools, roamed the hills, fished the streams and indulged in every form of athletic activity.
Never inhibited he was never happier than when wrestling or indulging in some other form of hard, though playful combat. His energy was inexhaustible, alternately to the delight and despair of his parents and often to the discomfiture of his athletic opponents.
At the age of 20 he went to Montana and adjacent states to seek employment. Romance had inspired him to save his money and buy a house with five acres of land. On December 12, 1887 he married Miss Sylvia Merrill in the Logan Temple. That happiness was not to last, for on Jan 1, 1889 the young wife died leaving him with a baby daughter, Alice, who only lived seven months.
Osborne's father had seen the possibilities of Star Valley for cattle and the dairy industry. He encouraged his son to come here and Osborne moved to Star valley in 1890, making his home in Freedom, what was then known as Glen. On November 8, 1893 he married Mary Ann Kennington in the Logan Temple.
With his coming to Star Valley the whole tenor of his life seemed to change. always a prayerful man, for the first time he sensed a deep spirituality and a need to serve his fellow men. Unchanged was his zest for living and his love of athletic prowess, but with it he was to learn the marvelous value of service in the church his parents had impressed upon him.
He was made bishop of the Freedom Ward in 1894 and when he left there five years later, his dynamic and courageous leadership was missed by everyone.
He moved to Afton to make his home and was set apart as bishop of the Afton Ward, in which position he served for 20 years.
Meanwhile his enterprising nature devised community projects to modernize and make desirable the growing town of Afton. He had much to do with procuring and installation of the electric lights in Afton and a telephone system in Afton. At the time of his death he was still owner of the toll telephone line between the upper and lower valleys and had climbed poles to make repairs the day before his death.
He helped incorporate the town of Afton and served four years as mayor. Courageously, he volunteered as marshal to quiet the lawless elements and restore order.
Besides his long service as bishop of two wards he was for seven years a member of the high council of the Star Valley Stake, served for two years as superintendent of the YMMIA, completed two home missions and one short term mission to So. Carolina. All this was in addition to contributing to the building and maintenance for church edifices. He also served two terms in the Wyoming State Legislature.
A young daughter, Bessie, died in Ogden Utah in 1918. His wife and companion of more than fifty years died in November 1945. Since then he has made his home with his daughter Nora and her husband, Wilford Roberts.
He has always retained a lively interest in national, state, county and all community affairs. As wide as his interests were, the dearest and most cherished of all was his testimony of the Gospel and his knowledge that there awaits all the faithful who endure to the end a constructive and eternal existence wherein the same personalities will go on eternally.
He loved to hunt and only last year procured his elk and deer. He loved to recount thrilling tales to his companions y9oung and old by the light of a campfire. Often he was invited to scout camps to tell about his experiences in the wild animal kingdom, and sponsored and guided activities. All his life he had a youthful enthusiasm for games and contests of every kind. His zest for living die not diminish with the advancing years.
He was honored and respected by all who knew him and is mourned by five children--- Osborne Low Jr., South Gate Calif,; Mrs LaVere (Jennie) Gardner, Grover; Mrs Warren (Wanda) Staley, Bountiful Utah; Mrs Wilford (Nora) Roberts Afton; and Rolla Low, Modesto, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Oliver (Millicent) Nelson, Smithfield, Utah; and Mrs J.C. (Sylvia) Jensen Burley, Idaho; five brothers and two half sisters; Sylvester, Joseph and Brigham Low, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; Sterling Low, Salt Lake City; Edwin S. Low, Salinas, Calif,; Mrs Thomas (Jane) Anderson, Cardston, and Mrs Alex (Mabel) Gleen Ogden.
Burial was in the Afton Cemetery under the direction of the Schwab Mortuary. The grave was dedicated by Arch Egbert.
About 150 persons from out of the valley came in for the funeral services, including all members of his immediate family.
Low, Osborne (b 24 1956) (1-6)Star Valley Independent
Osborne LOW is the son of Sylvester Oliver Low and Ann Allan Paton
Osborne LOW married Mary Ann Kennington 8 Nov 1893 in Logan, Cache, Utah,
Married Sylvia Merrill 21 Dec 1887
About 700 persons paid their last respects Tuesday afternoon at the Afton South Ward Chapel to Bishop Osborne Low, 90, in impressive funeral services conducted by Counselor Neal Kennington. Perhaps the best known of Star Valley's pioneers, it is believed he was also the oldest.
He died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday, Jan 20 at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilford Roberts and their daughter, Helen.
High tributes were paid to him and members of his family by the speakers, Mrs Alda F. Gardner of Afton, Pres George Nelson a nephew, of the Logan LDS Temple presidency, and Bishop J. Wilford Moser. An obituary, most of which is contained below, was written by Martha W. Kennington and read by Mrs. Clarissa Merritt.
Few people are granted the long tenure of years and with them the physical capacity and temperament for every aspect of a richly abundant life given Bp. Osborne Low. His love of activity and adventurous spirit might have led him far afield, had not the standards and ideals of a divine philosophy of life been always uppermost in his mine to guide and direct him. Particularly spry for a man of his advanced age in his later years, he was perhaps best known for his friendly manner, cheerful smile and keen sense of humor. As a humorist and philosopher some compared him with the late Will Rogers of national fame.
Osborne Low was born April 1, 1865, the fourth child and third son of a family of 13 children of Sylvester and Ann Allen Paten Low. His parents were pioneers from Scotland who migrated to this country after being converted to the LDS Church. Osborne was born in Ovid Idaho where his parents had been sent to help colonize Bear Lake Valley.
The family soon thereafter moved to Cache Valley Utah to make the town of Smithfield their home. There he attended the schools, roamed the hills, fished the streams and indulged in every form of athletic activity.
Never inhibited he was never happier than when wrestling or indulging in some other form of hard, though playful combat. His energy was inexhaustible, alternately to the delight and despair of his parents and often to the discomfiture of his athletic opponents.
At the age of 20 he went to Montana and adjacent states to seek employment. Romance had inspired him to save his money and buy a house with five acres of land. On December 12, 1887 he married Miss Sylvia Merrill in the Logan Temple. That happiness was not to last, for on Jan 1, 1889 the young wife died leaving him with a baby daughter, Alice, who only lived seven months.
Osborne's father had seen the possibilities of Star Valley for cattle and the dairy industry. He encouraged his son to come here and Osborne moved to Star valley in 1890, making his home in Freedom, what was then known as Glen. On November 8, 1893 he married Mary Ann Kennington in the Logan Temple.
With his coming to Star Valley the whole tenor of his life seemed to change. always a prayerful man, for the first time he sensed a deep spirituality and a need to serve his fellow men. Unchanged was his zest for living and his love of athletic prowess, but with it he was to learn the marvelous value of service in the church his parents had impressed upon him.
He was made bishop of the Freedom Ward in 1894 and when he left there five years later, his dynamic and courageous leadership was missed by everyone.
He moved to Afton to make his home and was set apart as bishop of the Afton Ward, in which position he served for 20 years.
Meanwhile his enterprising nature devised community projects to modernize and make desirable the growing town of Afton. He had much to do with procuring and installation of the electric lights in Afton and a telephone system in Afton. At the time of his death he was still owner of the toll telephone line between the upper and lower valleys and had climbed poles to make repairs the day before his death.
He helped incorporate the town of Afton and served four years as mayor. Courageously, he volunteered as marshal to quiet the lawless elements and restore order.
Besides his long service as bishop of two wards he was for seven years a member of the high council of the Star Valley Stake, served for two years as superintendent of the YMMIA, completed two home missions and one short term mission to So. Carolina. All this was in addition to contributing to the building and maintenance for church edifices. He also served two terms in the Wyoming State Legislature.
A young daughter, Bessie, died in Ogden Utah in 1918. His wife and companion of more than fifty years died in November 1945. Since then he has made his home with his daughter Nora and her husband, Wilford Roberts.
He has always retained a lively interest in national, state, county and all community affairs. As wide as his interests were, the dearest and most cherished of all was his testimony of the Gospel and his knowledge that there awaits all the faithful who endure to the end a constructive and eternal existence wherein the same personalities will go on eternally.
He loved to hunt and only last year procured his elk and deer. He loved to recount thrilling tales to his companions y9oung and old by the light of a campfire. Often he was invited to scout camps to tell about his experiences in the wild animal kingdom, and sponsored and guided activities. All his life he had a youthful enthusiasm for games and contests of every kind. His zest for living die not diminish with the advancing years.
He was honored and respected by all who knew him and is mourned by five children--- Osborne Low Jr., South Gate Calif,; Mrs LaVere (Jennie) Gardner, Grover; Mrs Warren (Wanda) Staley, Bountiful Utah; Mrs Wilford (Nora) Roberts Afton; and Rolla Low, Modesto, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Oliver (Millicent) Nelson, Smithfield, Utah; and Mrs J.C. (Sylvia) Jensen Burley, Idaho; five brothers and two half sisters; Sylvester, Joseph and Brigham Low, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; Sterling Low, Salt Lake City; Edwin S. Low, Salinas, Calif,; Mrs Thomas (Jane) Anderson, Cardston, and Mrs Alex (Mabel) Gleen Ogden.
Burial was in the Afton Cemetery under the direction of the Schwab Mortuary. The grave was dedicated by Arch Egbert.
About 150 persons from out of the valley came in for the funeral services, including all members of his immediate family.
Low, Osborne (b 24 1956) (1-6)Star Valley Independent
Osborne LOW is the son of Sylvester Oliver Low and Ann Allan Paton
Osborne LOW married Mary Ann Kennington 8 Nov 1893 in Logan, Cache, Utah,
Married Sylvia Merrill 21 Dec 1887
Over 700 Pay Respects To Bishop Osborne Low
About 700 persons paid their last respects Tuesday afternoon at the Afton South Ward Chapel to Bishop Osborne Low, 90, in impressive funeral services conducted by Counselor Neal Kennington. Perhaps the best known of Star Valley's pioneers, it is believed he was also the oldest.
He died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday, Jan 20 at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilford Roberts and their daughter, Helen.
High tributes were paid to him and members of his family by the speakers, Mrs Alda F. Gardner of Afton, Pres George Nelson a nephew, of the Logan LDS Temple presidency, and Bishop J. Wilford Moser. An obituary, most of which is contained below, was written by Martha W. Kennington and read by Mrs. Clarissa Merritt.
Few people are granted the long tenure of years and with them the physical capacity and temperament for every aspect of a richly abundant life given Bp. Osborne Low. His love of activity and adventurous spirit might have led him far afield, had not the standards and ideals of a divine philosophy of life been always uppermost in his mine to guide and direct him. Particularly spry for a man of his advanced age in his later years, he was perhaps best known for his friendly manner, cheerful smile and keen sense of humor. As a humorist and philosopher some compared him with the late Will Rogers of national fame.
Osborne Low was born April 1, 1865, the fourth child and third son of a family of 13 children of Sylvester and Ann Allen Paten Low. His parents were pioneers from Scotland who migrated to this country after being converted to the LDS Church. Osborne was born in Ovid Idaho where his parents had been sent to help colonize Bear Lake Valley.
The family soon thereafter moved to Cache Valley Utah to make the town of Smithfield their home. There he attended the schools, roamed the hills, fished the streams and indulged in every form of athletic activity.
Never inhibited he was never happier than when wrestling or indulging in some other form of hard, though playful combat. His energy was inexhaustible, alternately to the delight and despair of his parents and often to the discomfiture of his athletic opponents.
At the age of 20 he went to Montana and adjacent states to seek employment. Romance had inspired him to save his money and buy a house with five acres of land. On December 12, 1887 he married Miss Sylvia Merrill in the Logan Temple. That happiness was not to last, for on Jan 1, 1889 the young wife died leaving him with a baby daughter, Alice, who only lived seven months.
Osborne's father had seen the possibilities of Star Valley for cattle and the dairy industry. He encouraged his son to come here and Osborne moved to Star valley in 1890, making his home in Freedom, what was then known as Glen. On November 8, 1893 he married Mary Ann Kennington in the Logan Temple.
With his coming to Star Valley the whole tenor of his life seemed to change. always a prayerful man, for the first time he sensed a deep spirituality and a need to serve his fellow men. Unchanged was his zest for living and his love of athletic prowess, but with it he was to learn the marvelous value of service in the church his parents had impressed upon him.
He was made bishop of the Freedom Ward in 1894 and when he left there five years later, his dynamic and courageous leadership was missed by everyone.
He moved to Afton to make his home and was set apart as bishop of the Afton Ward, in which position he served for 20 years.
Meanwhile his enterprising nature devised community projects to modernize and make desirable the growing town of Afton. He had much to do with procuring and installation of the electric lights in Afton and a telephone system in Afton. At the time of his death he was still owner of the toll telephone line between the upper and lower valleys and had climbed poles to make repairs the day before his death.
He helped incorporate the town of Afton and served four years as mayor. Courageously, he volunteered as marshal to quiet the lawless elements and restore order.
Besides his long service as bishop of two wards he was for seven years a member of the high council of the Star Valley Stake, served for two years as superintendent of the YMMIA, completed two home missions and one short term mission to So. Carolina. All this was in addition to contributing to the building and maintenance for church edifices. He also served two terms in the Wyoming State Legislature.
A young daughter, Bessie, died in Ogden Utah in 1918. His wife and companion of more than fifty years died in November 1945. Since then he has made his home with his daughter Nora and her husband, Wilford Roberts.
He has always retained a lively interest in national, state, county and all community affairs. As wide as his interests were, the dearest and most cherished of all was his testimony of the Gospel and his knowledge that there awaits all the faithful who endure to the end a constructive and eternal existence wherein the same personalities will go on eternally.
He loved to hunt and only last year procured his elk and deer. He loved to recount thrilling tales to his companions y9oung and old by the light of a campfire. Often he was invited to scout camps to tell about his experiences in the wild animal kingdom, and sponsored and guided activities. All his life he had a youthful enthusiasm for games and contests of every kind. His zest for living die not diminish with the advancing years.
He was honored and respected by all who knew him and is mourned by five children--- Osborne Low Jr., South Gate Calif,; Mrs LaVere (Jennie) Gardner, Grover; Mrs Warren (Wanda) Staley, Bountiful Utah; Mrs Wilford (Nora) Roberts Afton; and Rolla Low, Modesto, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Oliver (Millicent) Nelson, Smithfield, Utah; and Mrs J.C. (Sylvia) Jensen Burley, Idaho; five brothers and two half sisters; Sylvester, Joseph and Brigham Low, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; Sterling Low, Salt Lake City; Edwin S. Low, Salinas, Calif,; Mrs Thomas (Jane) Anderson, Cardston, and Mrs Alex (Mabel) Gleen Ogden.
Burial was in the Afton Cemetery under the direction of the Schwab Mortuary. The grave was dedicated by Arch Egbert.
About 150 persons from out of the valley came in for the funeral services, including all members of his immediate family.
Low, Osborne (b 24 1956) (1-6)Star Valley Independent
Osborne LOW is the son of Sylvester Oliver Low and Ann Allan Paton
Osborne LOW married Mary Ann Kennington 8 Nov 1893 in Logan, Cache, Utah,
Married Sylvia Merrill 21 Dec 1887
About 700 persons paid their last respects Tuesday afternoon at the Afton South Ward Chapel to Bishop Osborne Low, 90, in impressive funeral services conducted by Counselor Neal Kennington. Perhaps the best known of Star Valley's pioneers, it is believed he was also the oldest.
He died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Friday, Jan 20 at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilford Roberts and their daughter, Helen.
High tributes were paid to him and members of his family by the speakers, Mrs Alda F. Gardner of Afton, Pres George Nelson a nephew, of the Logan LDS Temple presidency, and Bishop J. Wilford Moser. An obituary, most of which is contained below, was written by Martha W. Kennington and read by Mrs. Clarissa Merritt.
Few people are granted the long tenure of years and with them the physical capacity and temperament for every aspect of a richly abundant life given Bp. Osborne Low. His love of activity and adventurous spirit might have led him far afield, had not the standards and ideals of a divine philosophy of life been always uppermost in his mine to guide and direct him. Particularly spry for a man of his advanced age in his later years, he was perhaps best known for his friendly manner, cheerful smile and keen sense of humor. As a humorist and philosopher some compared him with the late Will Rogers of national fame.
Osborne Low was born April 1, 1865, the fourth child and third son of a family of 13 children of Sylvester and Ann Allen Paten Low. His parents were pioneers from Scotland who migrated to this country after being converted to the LDS Church. Osborne was born in Ovid Idaho where his parents had been sent to help colonize Bear Lake Valley.
The family soon thereafter moved to Cache Valley Utah to make the town of Smithfield their home. There he attended the schools, roamed the hills, fished the streams and indulged in every form of athletic activity.
Never inhibited he was never happier than when wrestling or indulging in some other form of hard, though playful combat. His energy was inexhaustible, alternately to the delight and despair of his parents and often to the discomfiture of his athletic opponents.
At the age of 20 he went to Montana and adjacent states to seek employment. Romance had inspired him to save his money and buy a house with five acres of land. On December 12, 1887 he married Miss Sylvia Merrill in the Logan Temple. That happiness was not to last, for on Jan 1, 1889 the young wife died leaving him with a baby daughter, Alice, who only lived seven months.
Osborne's father had seen the possibilities of Star Valley for cattle and the dairy industry. He encouraged his son to come here and Osborne moved to Star valley in 1890, making his home in Freedom, what was then known as Glen. On November 8, 1893 he married Mary Ann Kennington in the Logan Temple.
With his coming to Star Valley the whole tenor of his life seemed to change. always a prayerful man, for the first time he sensed a deep spirituality and a need to serve his fellow men. Unchanged was his zest for living and his love of athletic prowess, but with it he was to learn the marvelous value of service in the church his parents had impressed upon him.
He was made bishop of the Freedom Ward in 1894 and when he left there five years later, his dynamic and courageous leadership was missed by everyone.
He moved to Afton to make his home and was set apart as bishop of the Afton Ward, in which position he served for 20 years.
Meanwhile his enterprising nature devised community projects to modernize and make desirable the growing town of Afton. He had much to do with procuring and installation of the electric lights in Afton and a telephone system in Afton. At the time of his death he was still owner of the toll telephone line between the upper and lower valleys and had climbed poles to make repairs the day before his death.
He helped incorporate the town of Afton and served four years as mayor. Courageously, he volunteered as marshal to quiet the lawless elements and restore order.
Besides his long service as bishop of two wards he was for seven years a member of the high council of the Star Valley Stake, served for two years as superintendent of the YMMIA, completed two home missions and one short term mission to So. Carolina. All this was in addition to contributing to the building and maintenance for church edifices. He also served two terms in the Wyoming State Legislature.
A young daughter, Bessie, died in Ogden Utah in 1918. His wife and companion of more than fifty years died in November 1945. Since then he has made his home with his daughter Nora and her husband, Wilford Roberts.
He has always retained a lively interest in national, state, county and all community affairs. As wide as his interests were, the dearest and most cherished of all was his testimony of the Gospel and his knowledge that there awaits all the faithful who endure to the end a constructive and eternal existence wherein the same personalities will go on eternally.
He loved to hunt and only last year procured his elk and deer. He loved to recount thrilling tales to his companions y9oung and old by the light of a campfire. Often he was invited to scout camps to tell about his experiences in the wild animal kingdom, and sponsored and guided activities. All his life he had a youthful enthusiasm for games and contests of every kind. His zest for living die not diminish with the advancing years.
He was honored and respected by all who knew him and is mourned by five children--- Osborne Low Jr., South Gate Calif,; Mrs LaVere (Jennie) Gardner, Grover; Mrs Warren (Wanda) Staley, Bountiful Utah; Mrs Wilford (Nora) Roberts Afton; and Rolla Low, Modesto, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Oliver (Millicent) Nelson, Smithfield, Utah; and Mrs J.C. (Sylvia) Jensen Burley, Idaho; five brothers and two half sisters; Sylvester, Joseph and Brigham Low, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; Sterling Low, Salt Lake City; Edwin S. Low, Salinas, Calif,; Mrs Thomas (Jane) Anderson, Cardston, and Mrs Alex (Mabel) Gleen Ogden.
Burial was in the Afton Cemetery under the direction of the Schwab Mortuary. The grave was dedicated by Arch Egbert.
About 150 persons from out of the valley came in for the funeral services, including all members of his immediate family.
Low, Osborne (b 24 1956) (1-6)Star Valley Independent
Osborne LOW is the son of Sylvester Oliver Low and Ann Allan Paton
Osborne LOW married Mary Ann Kennington 8 Nov 1893 in Logan, Cache, Utah,
Married Sylvia Merrill 21 Dec 1887
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