Lowell Marsden Durham, Jr., 54, died on Sept. 29, 1997 in Salt Lake City of complications from multiple myeloma.
Lowell was born on September 3, 1943 in Iowa City, Iowa to Lowell Marsden Durham and Betty Divers Durham. He married Linda Farr on August 2, 1962 and they have seven children. Lowell received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English from the University of Utah, and a Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature from the University of Washington. Lowell pursued many professional opportunities, succeeding at each. He was an associate editor of the New Era, and worked for many years at Deseret Book, eventually serving as President. He spent the next seven years at ZCMI, ultimately as president. Most recently, he started Technigraphics, Inc., and worked as the Director of the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Center for the Humanities at the University of Utah.An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lowell's influence was felt by many as he served as a teacher, bishop, high councilor, and a counselor in a stake presidency. He was an exceptional speaker and teacher who had a gift for teaching important principles in memorable and sensitive ways.
Lowell was an accomplished writer, editor, and poet, and a gifted academician. He was also a successful businessman, a respected community leader, and a talented athlete. He had quick wit and a sharp sense of humor. He was, however, most proud of his family and his children: Matthew (Mary-Margaret Pingree), Christopher (Jena), Michael (Jennifer), Amy, Lindsay (Troy Denning), Daniel, and Leslie. Dan is currently serving a mission in the Argentina Rosario Mission.
Lowell is survived by his wife and their children, his mother, Betty D. Durham, his sister, Susan (John T.) Nielsen, his brother Thomas (Becky) Durham, and his four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, October 3, 1997 at the Olympus Stake Center, 2675 East 4430 South. Friends may call at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive on Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. and at the Olympus Stake Center from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
The Durham family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Saundra Buys and to Lowell's brother and bone marrow donor, Tom.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lowell M. Durham Fellowship at the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Center for the Humanities at the University of Utah.
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