In Memory of Louise

Below is a "memorial" written by Louise's caretaker of many years. I want to share it with you in memory of the dear lady who was once a faithful volunteer at EFF. I will miss her.

This picture was taken in May, 2004, when Louise moved away and was no longer able to volunteer regularly.

Our dearest, sweetest, Louise was ushered quietly to Heaven on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at approx. 9:00 pm.

She was independent to the moment. I was able to be at her side and remind her of the love of her many friends here...this side of Heaven.

Louise has never forgotten her friends at EFF -- thank you for all the memories you gave her -- and for allowing her to make her contribution in her way.

She and I would argue about just when she came into contact with this band of political friends. Well, it looks like I get to have the last word on the subject! For once!

Louise began her illustrious journey early in the days of Bob's gubernatorial campaign. Those were the days when mailing lists were still compiled and sorted by hand -- and weeks before we had our first office computer. I had contacted Louise to see if she wouldn't mind comparing some mailing lists to look for duplicates. All she needed to do was cross off any she found.

I dropped off the lists at her home. And, when I returned two days later not only had she identified the duplicates -- she had retyped the entire mailing list on her little portable typewriter.

And, history was made.

I remember that anytime I called her house, I would get her answering machine, of course. And, she always stated her name the same confident way on the greeting... "Louise....T.....Moore."

My own history with Louise goes back a little further. I was in the third grade when my mother made arrangements for the Sunday School bus to pick my siblings and me up for church.

There was Louise...the greeter on the bus! And, so our lives first touched. She quickly became a friend of the family. For years my mother would take us to visit Louise and check up on her. Then, when I was on my own, I continued the tradition.

Of Louise it can truly be said, "Thank you for giving to the Lord. Mine was a life that was changed."

We appreciate your prayers and thoughts. Together, we can all rejoice with the angels -- a hero of the Faith went home today.