Sidney Fong Lowe's Obituary
Sidney Fong Lowe (Fong Wa Jue) was born in China on May 2, 1921. He was the fourth child and second son of six children. He grew up in a 2-story brick house together with his parents, siblings, and extended family. Well water was heated for baths and there was a pigpen in the front yard.When Sidney was 12 years old, his father told him he was going to the United States. Later, asked if he was scared to venture to a new country, he replied that at the time he was too naïve to be scared. When Sidney arrived in California, he picked fruit and worked in his uncle's restaurant. While in high school, a counselor arranged a houseboy job with the Daggett family that included room, board, and a small allowance. Sidney lived with Dr. and Mrs. Daggett's family for over 10-years and was forever grateful for their kindness.After high school, Sidney worked for the United States Navy in Alameda as an airplane engine mechanic. Sidney was always very proud to have served in World War II as a light mortar crewman. He was awarded a WWII Victory Medal after his tour in Japan.Sidney's friend Eddie Tong introduced him to Annette Low and on February 4, 1951 they were married. Throughout their long marriage Sidney worked in the grocery business. He was always hard working, dependable and created amazing produce displays and hand printed produce signs. Long after his retirement, former customers would stop and say hi whenever they saw him at a local diner or around town.From 1978-1983, Sidney worked with his son-in-law Fred and Tom Price remodeling houses, a venture he nicknamed 'Sho(lz), Price(d), Low(e) – 'Sure Priced Low'. They enjoyed starting off the day at Emile Villa's with a hearty breakfast, which often included pie.Sidney was blessed with many girls in his life – his wife, Annette, daughter Patti (Scholz), granddaughters Brittaney (Meyer) and Gabrielle (Scholz) and twin great-granddaughters, Madison and Ella (Meyer). Sidney finally had some male company with the entrance of his son-in-law, Fred Scholz and grandson-in-law, Ryan Meyer. Besides, enjoying 'his' San Francisco 49'ers and his meticulous yard, Sidney's family was his life. His happiest times were spent watching his grandchildren and indulging them whenever and however possible. He was 'Pop-Pop' to many of his granddaughters' friends, always stocking his freezer with ice cream treats for the taking and serving up his amazing tomato beef over rice, barbequed spareribs or Chinese beef stew.He will be missed.
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