Mike was someone special in a great many ways. When I first met him in 7th grade, we hit it off immediately. I can still remember the joyful silliness of the two of us breaking into a spontaneous - if flawed - version of the Coasters' "Searchin' ." And for the next few years I just watched and marveled at what he accomplished and how bright he was, He taught himself to play the banjo and ended up as part of a polished folk trio that did very well. (If you were one of us who put in the two years following high school slogging away at the junior college, then it's likely you remember The Barbary Coast Singers.) He seemed to breeze through his classes, consistently garnering high grades and eliciting both the praise and the respect of every teacher he dealt with. He went on to get his law degree and do some very important work with his firm in Marin. The last time I saw him was at our 30th reunion in 1992. He seemed a bit tired and beat up, but he was still as bright and delightful as ever. He also, as was his custom, had an extremely attractive and personable young lady as his companion. We talked about getting together and catching up. Nothing came of that, alas. And then some time later I got the word that he had died of stomach cancer. Just like that. I still find myself thinking of him periodically, wishing we'd carried through on that get-together. But I will always think of him as he was in the best of times - smart, witty, sarcastic, perceptive, creative, generous. Ciao, my friend. And thank you for all of it. You made it a treat.
Great job with your tribute to Mike Low. A great guy who died far too young. Mike was so likeable and was indeed Mr. Cool. I never knew what the medical issue with Mike. I asked a few classmates how he died and until now,
I remember his sense of humor, his surprising talent, and that he was a pleasure to be around. RIP, Mike.
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Cork Kennedy
Mike was someone special in a great many ways. When I first met him in 7th grade, we hit it off immediately. I can still remember the joyful silliness of the two of us breaking into a spontaneous - if flawed - version of the Coasters' "Searchin' ." And for the next few years I just watched and marveled at what he accomplished and how bright he was, He taught himself to play the banjo and ended up as part of a polished folk trio that did very well. (If you were one of us who put in the two years following high school slogging away at the junior college, then it's likely you remember The Barbary Coast Singers.) He seemed to breeze through his classes, consistently garnering high grades and eliciting both the praise and the respect of every teacher he dealt with. He went on to get his law degree and do some very important work with his firm in Marin. The last time I saw him was at our 30th reunion in 1992. He seemed a bit tired and beat up, but he was still as bright and delightful as ever. He also, as was his custom, had an extremely attractive and personable young lady as his companion. We talked about getting together and catching up. Nothing came of that, alas. And then some time later I got the word that he had died of stomach cancer. Just like that. I still find myself thinking of him periodically, wishing we'd carried through on that get-together. But I will always think of him as he was in the best of times - smart, witty, sarcastic, perceptive, creative, generous. Ciao, my friend. And thank you for all of it. You made it a treat.
Napa Register Monday, February 10, 1964
Judith 'Judy' Schoedinger (Lehman)
He was a very funny guy, but never laughed at his own quips. He would have been a good stand up comedian.
Ronald 'Ron' Cuda
Corky, well done and spot on article regarding Mike Low.
William 'Bill' Muirhead
Great job with your tribute to Mike Low. A great guy who died far too young. Mike was so likeable and was indeed Mr. Cool. I never knew what the medical issue with Mike. I asked a few classmates how he died and until now,
I remember his sense of humor, his surprising talent, and that he was a pleasure to be around. RIP, Mike.
Donald Stevenson
Mike Low was very nice. I am sorry I did not him at any of the 1962 class meetings I attended. RIP mike!