Thomas J. Low (1943)

LOW

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:04:34

The Stuart Herald
Stuart, Iowa
Thursday, May 20, 1943
Page 1, Column 4

Stuart’s Oldest Citizen Passes Away

Funeral Services Held for T. J. Low, a Resident of Iowa Since 1857

Sunday, Thomas J. Low, 98 years old and Stuart’s oldest citizen, died at his home here. Mr. Low had been in feeble health for some time and has been confined to his bed for a year or more.

He had lived in Iowa since 1857 and was one of the pioneers who watched and helped the development of the country from a prairie to a land of comfortable farm homes and prosperous towns.

Mr. Low had many friends and acquaintances in Stuart and vicinity, and until a few years ago, he was very vigorous for a man of his years.

Thomas J. Low was born near Crawfordsville, Indiana, on August 5, 1845. He graduated to the higher life at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, May 16.

In 1857 he came to Iowa with his parents in a covered wagon to settle in Madison county. About 1866 he moved to Adair county to a farm southwest of Stuart. Later on he came to live in Stuart.

Surviving him are his beloved wife, Mary, a brother, Ephraim, of Winterset, and a large number of other relatives living in this vicinity and other parts of the country.

For many years he belonged to the International Order of Odd Fellows. In this organization he manifested the spirit of his Order—“Friendship, Love and Truth”.

He was a charter member of the Loucks Grove church which he helped to build. He also was active in the Fairview church for a time. Later on, when he moved to Stuart, he became a member of the Congregational church.

Above all he was a man of deep and earnest Christian faith. In the years of his strength he supported the church both by his attendance and financial aid.

His nature was one of outgoing friendliness. He was sincere and genuine in his friendships. His predominating atmosphere was one of genial good nature. He had a fine sense of humor.

Thus a grand old pioneer has answered his last call. He has entered into a fairer country. He will be greatly missed by a circle of friends, near and far, who extend their sympathy to the family.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the home at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Flugum. An Odd Fellows service was also given. Bert Russell sang.

The pall bearers were Joe Wilson, Arch Lee, Len Engle, Ferd Schmidt, Ed Anderson and Lent Dwigans.

Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.

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