Ken Dittrick

My condolences go out to the families of Lorne and Cameron as well as the families of Donna and Audrey on the passing of Louise.

As my sister Debbie has mentioned so many great memories of her are of family gatherings for birthdays , Christmas and New Years. On those special days we (the children) would stay up far into the night fiercely playing games of Crokinole and Monopoly along with sorts of card games.

Since Louise and I were born in the same year she was almost always at the same school as me and I remember it was always difficult to get marks as nearly as good as she attained.

Growing up alongside Louise and her family remains almost all of my childhood memories to this day - and I have all of them to fondly look back on today.

Debbie Dittrick-Dilts

Lorne, Cameron and family, Donna and family and Audrey and family - my thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry to hear about Louise.

Growing up I have so many wonderful memories of the hours and hours and hours us cousins played together.

As well, we spent about every Christmas Day and every New Years Day together for maybe 20 years.

When it came to the board games it was usually us girls (Louise, Donna and Audrey) against the boys (Murray, Ken and Dave).

I was so lucky to have Louise in my life growing up.

My deepest sympathy to Lorne and Cameron I share in your feelings as I was the person who hired our dear Louise

many years ago at the Herald Tribune. With her sweet personality she soon won the hearts of all the staff. I still remember

her enthusiasm about any tasks she accomplished, it was a win,win for her and I was so pleased. We were so happy when she went to Calgary and met Lorne and the love affair that grew and the beautiful wedding at Manning on May 16, 1981. I was so

nervous as Ruth asked me to propose the toast to the bride and I felt honoured to do it. I will cherish my memories of Louise

and feel so blessed to have had a part in her life. Rest in Peace my dear Louise

Pat (Cepela) Olson

Hi everyone,

This is Cameron, Louise's son. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has reached out, sent well-wishes, memories, or just had my mom in their thoughts.

The service is open to everyone and in that spirit we're not abiding by some typical funeral norms. My mom loved colour and self-expression so there's no need to wear dark colours or specific outfits that are traditionally associated with these gatherings. My dad is planning on wearing a blue suit with a purple shirt for instance. And my mom would have loved this.

If blacks and neutrals are what you prefer though, please feel free to wear those.

Thanks everyone,

Cam Benedict