Duncan Lowrie King, Jr. |
| Posted 2017-10-03 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 <<< >>> May 31, 1933-Sept. 28, 2017 <<< Duncan Lowrie King, Jr., 84, died peacefully but unexpectedly at his home in Montpelier, Idaho. Duncan was born on May 31, 1933 in Redding, California to Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Lowrie King. He graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1951 and University of Utah with a degree in mining engineering in 1960. He was married to Carol Adaline Householder in 1956. After completing college, he began working for San Francisco Chemical Company as a laborer then working his way to management serving as general manager. Over a period of nine years, the couple welcomed four children into their home. His children remember him as an institution in their lives, instilling hard work, dedication, true friendship, sharp mindedness, perseverance, passion, generosity, driven, and kind father who insisted they be their best and pursue their dreams. Duncan was an accomplished mining operations manager serving in community and national endeavors including Rotary club, country club president, church elder and president of the Idaho Mining Association. He was passionate, generous, witty and sharp-minded individual who loved designing mines (the current Simplot was the original San Francisco Chemical Company). He created a luxurious cabin and retreat for his friends and family. Duncan is survived by his four children: Laurie Schanzenbach, Tamara King, Duncan Lowrie King, III, Maylynn Wes, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Adeline King, his parents Duncan Lowrie King, Sr and Mary Linn Saeltzer King, his brother Robert Saeltzer King of Golden, Colorado and his grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Harry Howard King of Montpelier and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Saeltzer of Redding, California. Duncan’s funeral service is set for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Community Presbyterian Church, 134 Hillside Dr., Montpelier, Idaho. |
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