David Phillip Dillow of Rifle died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in Glenwood Springs. He was 73.

He was born August 29, 1929, in Woodville, Okla., to Stella Bessie Murr and Lacy Leo Dillow.

He married V. Louise McNair.

Mr. Dillow was a 30-year resident of the Rifle area.

He worked as an equipment operator for dam and highway projects throughout the West, and as a production superintendent for Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co.

Mr. Dillow was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Glenwood Springs.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, V. Louise Dillow of Rifle; by sons and daughters-in-law Dan and Bonnie Dillow of Rifle, and Tim and Rene Dillow of Tampa, Fla.; by a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanine and Mike King of Glenwood Springs; by brothers and sister-in-law Sandy and Aline Dillow, and Leo Dillow; by a sister, Louise Dillow; by grandchildren Phillip Clauson, David King, Gabriel King and Hillary King, all of Glenwood Springs, Olivia Dillow of Tampa, Fla., and Katrina Dillow of Rifle; and by several nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Farnum Holt Funeral Home, 405 W. 7th St. in Glenwood Springs.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at the First Assembly of God Church, 1123 Pitkin Ave. in Glenwood Springs, with the Revs. Tom Behrend and Jerry Boschen officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Stroke Association.