Deseret Morning News, 03/20/05

Sherman Burton Lowe was born August 26, 1914 in Grace, Idaho to Moroni Wilson and Mary Ann "Annie" Burton Lowe. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2005 at the age of 90. Sherman completed grade school and high school in Grace, Idaho. He attended one year at Utah State University in the School of Business from 1932 - 1933. The next four years were spent at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy in 1937; there he served as the Student Body President. He completed the Dale Carnegie Course and was a certified instructor in Human Relations and Effective Speaking classes. As a member of the faculty of the University of Utah, he was a lecturer at the School of Pharmacy.

On June 20, 1940, Sherman married Nina Corinne Olsen in the Salt Lake Temple. After their marriage, Sherman and Nina began their lives together in Paris, Idaho. They eventually settled in Salt Lake City where they raised their six children, Karen Nelson, Robert Lowe, Barbara Johnson, JoAnn Smith, Thomas Lowe and Howard Lowe. Throughout his business career, Sherman was a senior partner of the Lowe Drug Company, operating a chain of nine retail pharmacies in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. His most recent business endeavors were spent at Lowe's Pharmacies in Salt Lake City operating pharmacies on 1st South and in the Bryner Clinic.

He was President of Business Enterprises, Inc., Chairman of the Board of Burton Laboratories, Inc., Vice-President of the Bonneville Life Insurance Company in Salt Lake City and Vice-President of Lowe's Investment Company of Idaho. Sherman was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings and enjoyed his home teaching responsibilities. I

n Paris, Idaho he served as a first counselor in the bishopric at the Paris 1st Ward. He successfully served as a member of the Lions Service Club for 22 years and in 1949 received the distinguished title of "International Director". In 1959 he was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Lions Club. Sherman served as an Administrative Assistant to the Governor of Utah, George D. Clyde, for 3 1/2 years. He also participated on the Board of Trustees at Weber State College for 8 years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Security National Life Insurance Company for 25 years. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Utah State Pharmaceutical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Apothecaries. As an avid Republican, he served two terms as the Salt Lake County Chairman.

Sherman is survived by his wife, Nina, their six children and their spouses, Karen and Paul Nelson, Robert and Minnie Lowe, Barbara and Keith Johnson, JoAnn and Douglas Smith, Thomas and Marsha Lowe and Howard and Anne Lowe; twenty eight grandchildren; five great - grandchildren; four great-grandchildren on the way; two brothers, Karl Lowe , Reed Lowe, and one sister Norma Molen. He was truly loved by his family and enjoyed the surroundings with Sunday dinners at home. His mashed potatoes and bowls of buttered popcorn will be remembered by his grandchildren for years to come. His grandchildren would constantly call on his scholarly advice for input and answers when needed for their school work. He was a staunch political follower and an avid reader of politics and constantly enjoyed discussing Republican issues.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 12 noon, at the Parley's 6th Ward (2350 South 2100 East).