Col. Lowell (Doug) Grow USMC Retired born on December 23, 1919 in Huntsville, Wever, Utah passed away peacefully at home July 21 2011. He is survived by his wife Beautrice, sons Dr. Jeffrey of Willimsburg, Va and John of San Clemente. He is survived by four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Col. Grow served throughout the war in the pacific, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, then on to the Korean war as Squadran Commander. He retired as Commanding Officer after 28 years of active duty of the Marine Barracksat Treasure Island in San Francisco. He began a career in investment banking until his retirement in 1989. Interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Doug was a high Priest and Temple worker in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Arrangements made by Lesneski Mortuary.
During the funeral it was shared that on of the guiding principles of his life and a principal he taught those close to him was to "deny oneself" in favor of service to God, family, friends and his country. The though of personal honor or glory was furthest from his mind and this humble man avoided it his whole life