Betty Lou Lowe

St. George/Richfield, Utah - Betty Lou Riggs Lowe, 90, peacefully returned to her heavenly home the evening of September 6, 2021. She was surrounded by family, while her favorite piano hymns were being played. Betty was born October 30, 1930 in St. George, Utah, a daughter of Timberline Wales and Sylvia Annie Shurtliff Riggs and grew up in Overton, Nevada. She attended college at Southern Utah University where she met the love of her life, Melvin Jean Lowe. They were married in the St. George Temple on June 17, 1949. After graduating, Mel and Betty taught school in Wayne County. They moved to Las Vegas where they lived for over 40 years. Betty worked at EG&G, a defense contracting company. Later she became the Center Director for the North Las Vegas Community Center for 16 years. During this time she ran many classes and bus tours for the community. After retirement, Betty and Mel split their time between Vegas, Richfield, Utah (Mel’s birthplace) and Worland, Wyoming. Betty was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She and Mel grew to love the people of Nuie Island, while they served in the New Zealand Auckland Mission. This was a cherished experience for them both. Betty was gifted with many talents. She loved to oil paint and left many pieces for us to remember her by. She played piano, had a beautiful voice and could accomplish anything she set her mind to. Betty loved her family and took great joy in knowing what they were all up to and celebrating their many accomplishments. She was always serving, whether by cooking up her famous french toast breakfast or giving a relaxing back rub. She is survived by her 3 children. Sherri Kesterson, Tim (Karen) Lowe, and Teresa (Mark) Ruesch; Grandchildren: Brock (Melissa) Kesterson, Kyle (Brandie) Kesterson, Erick (Erin) Silverthorn. James (Sarah) Lowe, Ryan (Sara) Lowe, Chelsea (Jimmy) Oaks. Brandon Ruesch, Nathan (Bethany) Ruesch, Heather (Jason) Schallenberger, Jordan Ruesch, Ryan (Eliany) Ruesch, Danielle Ruesch, and 27 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her eternal companion, Melvin J.Lowe; her parents, Sylvia and Timberline; 3 brothers, Faron, Norval and Lyman and a sister, Beth. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. in the Desert Hills LDS Ward Chapel, 675 Desert Hills Drive East in St. George, where friends may call for viewing one hour prior to the services. Burial will be at 3:30 P.M. in the Richfield City Cemetery where Betty’s mortal body will be laid to rest next to her beloved Mel, sealed with the promise that Families Are Forever. Services under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.