George Bain Low 1925-April 10, 2016

Bain Low passed away at home Sunday April 10, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie; daughters Jan, Cathy and Nancy; sons-in-law David Glassman and Jeff Loren; grandchildren Antonio, Scotty, and Aileen; and great-grandson Leo.

Bain was born in Bend to Scotty and Peggy, who emigrated from Scotland. His dad worked for Brooks Scanlon Lumber Company, first as a logger, then after losing his leg in a logging accident, as the camp cook.

Bain had humble beginnings in the backwoods of Oregon, as the family moved from one logging camp to the next. Bain attended a one-room schoolhouse and was the only one of his class to graduate from the 8th grade. For graduation, Bain sang "Blue Hawaii" in the Fort Rock Grange, while cowboys and loggers fought in the back of the hall and bullets thrown into the potbelly stove exploded.

In 1956, Bain's parents leased a closed logging camp outside of Sisters and purchased the "portable" loggers homes (which had been moved by rail many times). They rented these low-income homes, creating a community, ultimately named as "The Pines."

They added a general store in a railroad boxcar, run by Bain's father - "Scotty's Grocery." The Pines lasted until 1992 when Bain sold the property.

After graduating from Bend High in 1943, Bain joined the Navy and served as an aviation airman and an aerial gunner. His ship was present for the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. He attended Oregon State University, where he joined the Theta Xi fraternity and graduated with a degree in business administration.

In Bend during winter break, Bain asked Marie to a New Year's dance at the Elk's Club, and that was it! Bain & Marie married in 1949. Bain went to work for Sears in 1950 in Portland selling men's clothing and ended his career as Pacific Northwest Zone Manager. During his 38 years with Sears, the family lived in Portland, Spokane, Long Beach, Canoga Park, Walnut Creek, Palm Desert, Fresno and then to Bellevue, Washington, in 1973.

Bain was an avid golfer. He was a member at Overlake Country Club where he served as Club President from 1980-81 and in 1983 he got a hole-in-one!

Bain had a big heart, a wonderful laugh and great way with people. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Bain's life will be held at a later date. Please email Nancy at [email protected] if you would like to be included. Any memorial donations can be made to the Humane Society of Bellevue, Washington. Visit and sign the online memorial at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes.