With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Louis died peacefully at home with loved ones by his side on the evening of March 8.
Predeceased by his wife Betty (I’Betcha) in 1967, Louis leaves to mourn their 5 children, Ardis Ellsmore (Terry), Suzette Galloway, Simone Gardner (Dave), Taffy Wood (Murray) and Phil Savard as well as his grandchildren Ryan, Shannon, David, Derek, Michael, Shannon, Spencer & Riley, great-grandson Van Louis and great-granddaughter Taylor.
Also predeceased by his 2nd wife Kaye in 2006, survived by her daughter Karen, and family.
Louis’ family also extends to many nieces and nephews in Seattle and throughout B.C. who will also miss him greatly.  He had many many friends and extended family in Australia where he visited 16 times!
Louis was “quite a guy” to all that knew him.  He was always the life of the party and enjoyed many wonderful years with family and friends.  He was truly blessed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 2465 Crown Street, Vancouver.
Followed by a Celebration of Life at University Golf Club, 5185 University Boulevard, Vancouver, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House, 575 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K8.