Monday, April 11, 2016

Tom Low 12/2/47 - 4/7/16


Thomas E. Low

Born: Dec. 2, 1947; in Woodstock, IL  


Died: April 7, 2016; in McHenry, IL

Thomas E. Low, age 68, of McHenry, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016, in McHenry with his loving family by his side. He was born in Woodstock on December 2, 1947, the son of Frank and Helen (Kilday) Low. He married Sue Conway on August 15, 1981.

Tom served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to1970 as a member of the Air Force Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a member of the McHenry Viscounts Drum and Bugle Corp from 1958 to 1965. Tom was the past president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and past member of the McHenry Kiwanis. He served on Fiesta Days Board of Directors and he was a member of Committee At Large (CAL). Tom was a recipient of the Joe Thome Award for outstanding service to Fiesta Days and was honored with the Frank E. Low award for outstanding community service in 2015.

Tom was an avid golfer who loved the game, the competition and the many great friends he made through playing golf. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Sue; his daughter, Bethany (Steve) Murgatroyd; sons, Jason and Jaime Low; brothers, Mike (Pam) Low of Antioch, Tim (Judy) Low of Woodstock and Kelly (Carole) Low of McHenry; his uncle, Ed Lay; his beloved dogs, George and Gracie and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd., McHenry, IL 60050. Please enter the church through the South doors. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 10:00am at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Tom's name to St. Vincent DePaul Society care of Church of Holy Apostles or Pioneer Center. 




From: http://www.legacy.com/funerals/colonial-mchenry/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-e-low&pid=179577099

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