After a full and eventful life, Louise succumbed to cancer.  She leaves behind her husband of 34 years,  Jim of Vancouver, her daughter Hugoline (Vern) of Calgary, her son Patrick of London, her brothers Piet (Jenny),  Bert (Maike), Jos (Georgette), Vital (Lilian), nieces and nephews Frank, Constance, Tobias, Esther, David and Vera, all of the Netherlands. Her loss is shared by Jim`s brothers Robert (Lynn), David (Helen) of Ontario and their children Jeff, Greg, Kaylyn, and Shaun.  Louise was born to a proud Dutch family in Maastricht in 1949. Her conservative upbringing did not hint of the adventure in her later life.  During a vacation in France in 1972, her beauty caught the eye of a young Canadian traveling through Europe.  Their burgeoning love and her sense of adventure brought her to Canada six months later.  Louise was part of the pioneering generation of mothers with a full time career.  Her years with the airline provided her and her family the privilege of traveling the world, all while she raised two children and kept a spotless, impeccably styled household.   Through it all Louise found time to be active in the community, including supporting local charities. With an exacting eye for details, Louise maintained high standards in all facets of her life.  She stood up for what she believed in at all times, and carried herself with grace and a fierce pride that inspired those around her.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on December 23rd, 2008 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.