Lowry Smith, Jr Obituary (1929 - 2019)

Lowry Smith passed away on October 25, 2019, in Tucson AZ surrounded by loving family. Lowry was born on April 23, 1929, in Saint Paul MN to Lowry Smith and Ada Mayall Smith. He lived his early years in Saint Paul and graduated from St Paul Academy in 1947. He attended the University of Colorado and graduated in 1952 with a BS degree in business. Lowry moved to Sioux City IA after marrying Nancy Jane Bekins whom he met at CU. They parented three sons, Christian, Forrest and Kambert before dissolving their marriage in 1974. Lowry worked for and eventually managed multiple Sioux City Bekins companies before retiring in 1994. He was a committed community volunteer serving on the boards of Morningside College, Boy Scouts of America, SC Industrial Development Council, United Way, SC Rotary Club, Security National Corp, Security National Bank, St Luke's Health Systems, Tax Research Conference and Tegra Corp. In 1975 Lowry married LeIla Tyler. Their love of the mountains led them to build a home in Crested Butte CO. During his time there Lowry served on the board of the CB Land Trust. Many friends will also remember buying numerous tickets from him for the annual Rotary Rubber Ducky Race. Lowry was a warm, patient and generous man. He had a lifelong passion for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Throughout his life he actively participated in many sports including hiking, biking, skiing and tennis. He enjoyed his retirement years in Crested Butte & SaddleBrooke AZ. Lowry set an amazing example of how to love your family & friends and live your life with integrity. Lowry will be lovingly remembered by his wife LeIla, his sons Christian (Julie), Forrest (Dawn) and their children Dillon and Jarrod (Ashley), Kambert (Melissa) and their children Landon (Josie), Cale, Lindsey and Tanner. Lowry was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Henry Mayall Smith. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Crested Butte CO. Memorials in Lowry's memory may be directed to Morningside College or Crested Butte Land Trust.