Janet S. Low, 64

Janet Sue (Toney) Low, 64, of Hayden, Idaho, died Oct. 15, 2015, in Cody, Wyo., at the Spirit Mountain Hospice House due to Lymphoma. Janet was born on Jan. 1, 1951, in Culver City, Calif., to Ray and Rosa Toney.

She grew up in Hawthorne and Inglewood, Calif., with her beloved sister, Shelia. She graduated from Centinela Valley Union High School. Janet married her high school sweetheart, Gregory L. Low, on June 1, 1968. Greg and Janet had two children, Scott and Bradley. Janet moved with her family to Lancaster, Calif., where Greg worked as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff. She was widowed on Feb. 26, 1978, when Greg was killed in the line of duty.

The highlight of her career was working with X-15 Test Pilot and California State Senator William John “Pete” Knight and Assembly Member Phillip D. Wyman for 13 years. Janet received several recognitions for her service including a State of California Senate Member Resolution. Janet was also very active in her local community having served on the Citizens Advisory Committee of Los Angeles County State Prisons, as vice president of the Antelope Valley Homeowners Association, Palmdale Republican Women and was active with the Antelope Valley Public Relations Officials.

Janet moved to Idaho 10 years ago to be closer to her sister and brother-in-law. While in Hayden she took up new challenges including developing a love for Bridge. During this time she continued to foster new friendships with her neighbors and Bridge partners. Janet loved to travel and read. As a voracious reader, Janet continually found new subjects to research including politics and current events. During her short life, she was able to travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. Janet also found time to travel to Europe and Africa, the Caribbean and Mexico, usually in the company of her good friends and family.

Janet is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gregory L. Low; and parents Ray and Rosa Toney. Janet is survived by her sister, Sheila Wall (James “Doug” Wall) of Hayden; son Scott G. Low (Anne Bowline) of Casper, Wyo.; son Bradley L. Low (Karista Low); and grandchildren Bridger, Galen, Hudson and Davney of Cody.

Janet requested cremation and to have her ashes spread in the Pacific Ocean that she loved playing in during her youth. A private memorial in Hayden with friends and family will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Donations in her memory can be made to The Idaho Youth Ranch or the Wounded Warrior Project.