Raymond Lowe

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Raymond Lowe

June 23, 1944 ~ September 26, 2025

Raymond Lowe, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, U.S. Army veteran and faithful Catholic, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born in June 1944, Raymond lived a life defined by service, humility and quiet strength. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. Prior to his military service, Raymond worked in Alaska on the railroads and as a forest firefighter. In June 1969, Raymond married Christine, the love of his life. Their deep friendship blossomed into a marriage that lasted 56 years. Their first child, Peter, was born with special needs; Raymond embraced the challenges of raising Peter with selfless love from day one. 

Ray completed his degree in accounting at California State University, Los Angeles and worked for Los Angeles County, rotating through several departments, including Crippled Children’s Services, the mechanical department, flood control, and finally treasurer and tax collector.

In retirement, he spent his summers on road trips, visiting grandchildren, traveling between California, Iowa and Utah – always supportive and ready with a story or a big hug. Raymond was very involved with the neighborhood as the captain of the Neighborhood Watch Program.

Raymond was a lifelong man of faith. He attended the parishes of St. Therese in Alhambra, California; St. Wenceslaus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and St. Ambrose in Salt Lake City. He was a volunteer with various pro-life organizations, donated over 100 times to the Red Cross Apheresis Blood Platelet Program and gave his time generously to the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center. 

Raymond was a man who never sought the spotlight, but whose presence was deeply felt. His quiet integrity, dry sense of humor and gentle spirit made him a source of strength and comfort to everyone who knew him. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Christine; his four sons – Peter, Daniel, Isaac and Nathan; and his 19 grandchildren – Henry, Felix, Nicholas, Rachel, Julian, Benjamin, Joshua, Lucy, Dominic, Beatrice, Sabrina, Simon, Veronica, Evelyn, Christopher, Gabriel, Rosemarie, Arthur and Regina. He is also survived by his brother Richard, and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Florence; three brothers Randy, Michael and Robert; and two sisters Donna and Beverly.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on October 3, 2025 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church,  Salt Lake City. Burial followed at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery.