Oh my God, my heart is broken to just find out about Aunt Louise. I certainly would have attended the service. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Randy Gant and family

Please accept my sympathy in the passing of your dear Mother Louise. Although I do not think we ever met we corresponded for many years and visited on the phone. Louise and I were related through our grandparents. Her grandmother Samantha was a sister to my grandfather Francis. My mother Frances Umbach (Sheldon) introduced us to each other. I always enjoyed our interesting conversations. One of Louise’s paintings hung on my office wall in the Speaker’s Office in the Alberta Legislature as did several others hang in the Lieutenant Governor’s office. She indeed had an artistic gift. I know you will miss her. Best regards.

Susan Purdie (Umbach)

For years we were happy to look from the choir loft to see Louise in the congregation. We have missed seeing her at church these past years but know she will still be there encouraging us on in spirit. Our heartfelt prayers go to you Nancy and your family. Memories held close will always give you comfort in trying times. God bless

For the past several years Louise and I spent a lot of time together and since she moved to Lake Bonnavista Village, we most of our meals together. Louise was a delightful lady and a dear friend. I offer my deepest condolences to Nancy, Sharon, Patti and Bob and their families. I would like to remind them that I am sure Louise has left an afterglow of smiles when her life was done. And an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright sunny days.I know she would want the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories, that she left when her life was done. Louise was truly a great Lady.

I have so many fond memories of my favourite Aunt...Louise. Our family spent many Christmases and other vacations with the Gants.. Not only did Auntie Louise make us feel welcome, we always felt loved. She was not only my mom's sister in law but a best friend and great bridge partner. I will always have many reminders of her in my house as my husband and I loved her art. Over the years we bought many paintings and I proudly say they were my Auntie Louise's creations.

My sincere condolences to Nancy and families. Louise was such a kind, considerate and wonderful lady. My wife, Boo, and I got to

know her and Bill as neighbors living on Craig Road. We became best friends through activities such as bridge, Rotary and hiking.

I know you will miss her, but may you find much comfort in knowing she was one of the best.

Bob Junker

Deepest sympathy to Nancy and the family. I'm sure this will be a big loss. Unfortunately, I never met Louise, but I can tell her life was full and impactful. She leaves a great legacy of love for her family, and her many talents, not the least of which was her beautiful art.

My sincere condolences to Nancy and family. Nancy recently shared a beautiful photo of her and her mom; they were both glowing. I feel like I got to know Louise a little through Nancy’s sharing over more recent years. May you all find ease and comfort through this time of transition.

We are very saddened to hear of Louise’s passing. Marjie and I were blessed to see Louise and Bill often, through Stampede and Rotary events. She was indeed a kind, genuine, and talented person - a wonderful woman. We are delighted to have one of her beautiful paintings hanging in a special place in our home. Our sincere sympathy to all her family.

My condolences to Louise's family. I was fortunate to meet and know Louise through her husband Bill in our mutual engagement in the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. I succeeded Bill in leading both those organizations. Louise was an integral part of our friendship.

I am was favoured with a beautiful painting by Louise of the Alberta foothills as a parting gift from my Presidency of the Rotary Club; it hangs on a special place in our living room. Louise was a classy, kind, gifted lady in many ways, May she rest in peace; a life well lived.

Nancy, Tom and I are so saddened to hear of your sweet Mom's passing. She was such a strong willed lady with a beautiful spirit that shared all of her love with others right down to the end. Please accept our most sincere condolences. May she rest in peace... Sending love and blessings.

Sending love and sympathy to Louise’s family.

I picture lovely Louise and Nancy sitting together at church, and with Justin and Jodi in the early days when they were little.

Sending my love and deepest condolences to all Louise’s family at this very sad time.

I have so many treasured memories of Louise, beginning in 1960 when Louise and my mom would take Patti and me to our swimming lessons on Friday nights at the YWCA in Calgary. Louise and mom would patiently wait at the vending machines after our lessons while Patti and I put in our 5 cents for a Wagon Wheel. She was such a cool mom and knew exactly what made kids happy, like serving hot dogs and angel food cake at Patti’s birthday. I was on cloud nine because my mom never let me eat hot dogs! Then there was a time in the summer when Louise opened up her heart and back yard to allow Patti and me to create a summer Festival for all the neighbourhood kids - she allowed tents and games, a fortune-telling booth, a fish pond, games, food kiosks and swarms of local kids who trampled all over the back yard and created a huge mess - she took it all in her stride! Louise had a soothing soft voice that always left me feeling very peaceful and grounded.

Patience was indeed one of her virtues. I used to pump her for nursing stories and Patti told me years later that her mom was very surprised when I didn’t end up going into nursing! But I did “nurse” vicariously through her for many years!

She was a most talented painter and I admired all her works of art.

Perhaps some day, in eternity, she will give me a painting lesson!

Farewell dear Louise - you made a huge impact on a little girl many years ago, and you were a beautiful blessing in my life!