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Clifford Leroy Low

Clifford Leroy Low

Male 1926 - 2020  (93 years)


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  • Name Clifford Leroy Low 
    Birth 9 Dec 1926  California Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 2020  Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Cliff Low Obituary

      Cliff Low
      1926 - 2020
      In the loving care of family and friends, Cliff Low died of a stroke at the age of 93.
      Born in San Francisco, Cliff became an Oregonian at an early age, graduated from Hillsboro High School, then joined the U.S. Army Air Force in WWII. Upon discharge, he attended Vanport College, Oregon College of Education, Lewis & Clark College and Oregon State University.
      Mr. Low began his 42 year career with Portland Public Schools as a teacher, then Principal and Director of Instruction. He mentored many principals and produced a TV show for educators.
      After retirement, Cliff had time to spend with his airplane. He and his wife DeDe flew with the Oregon Trail Flyers several summers. Additionally, he flew in the annual Bonanzas to Oshkosh Formation group 18 times where he was known for his bar tent and hospitality with fellow camping pilots. Cliff was still planning for the 2020 Bonanzas to Oshkosh (B20SH) flight.
      Survivors include his wife of 69 years, DeDe (De Loris); daughter, Stacey Lutz and her husband, Guy; son, Jason Dana. Cliff was blessed with seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, as well as many loving friends and neighbors. He was affectionately know as "Poppy" by his children and close friends. Amongst his host of Bonanza pilot friends, he was known as a "True Gentleman."
      Cliff was always "On top of the world" where he is now, living in bliss surrounded by the unconditional love of God.
    Person ID I250  Family
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2025 

    Father Herschel Bernard Low,   b. 20 Jul 1899, Iola, Allen County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 May 1972, Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Hilda Mae Striemer,   b. 17 Jul 1907, Plum Coulee, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1999, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Marriage 1926  [3
    Photos
    Children of H. B. Low
    Children of H. B. Low
    (l-r) Clifford, Shirley, Wesley Low
    Family ID F84  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family DeLoris L. Durham 
    Children 
     1. Stacey Jane Low
    Family ID F98  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 2020 - Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Clifford Low
    Clifford Low
    Son of Herschel B. Low

  • Sources 
    1. [S4191] 1940 Census for Clackamas County, Oregon, 3-5; p. 64A, line 3; dwelling 102; Herschel B. Low; 16 May 2020.
      Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03354; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 3-5

    2. [S2669] Legacy Website, online; 7 March 2025; Cliff Low obituary.

    3. [S5491] The Oregonian, Obituaries; obituary; 7 August 1999; Hilda Mae Low; online; 7 March 2025.