William W. Stow

Biography

William W. Stow spent the majority of his life during a time when new towns were taking shape across America, and he played his part in nurturing the communities that rose during that era. Though the record keeps little of his personal occupation, he lived with care for the friendships and civic life that surrounded him in Mountain View.

He is remembered by those who followed him as someone who valued kindness and reliability, two qualities that marked his service to family and neighbors alike. His resting place in Mountain View Cemetery offers a quiet tribute to a life of humble devotion to others.