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Luise Landers Obituary
1912 - 2010
Luise Landers, 98, died of complications from pneumonia on October 30, 2010.
She is survived by a son and daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Born in San Diego to Edward and Frances Shannon, Luise grew up in Escondido, and attended Manual Arts High School and Saint Mary´s Academy in Los Angeles. In her lifetime, Luise passed through two world wars and more since, the Great Depression, five marriages, twenty-two jobs, law school, and traveled to seven countries. She retired as an executive secretary from Hughes Aircraft, and moved to Redding in 1992.
Final arrangements are pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luise Landers
NY
November 14, 2010
Hi, James, it's a coincidence for me to get online reading the news about weezie on the internet that day -actually, I've seldom read/watched news for a long time due to my busy working. Hope you are fine. Take care. I've sent you something into your email.
James
November 11, 2010
Hello Su, NY. Thanks very much for your thoughts. Certainly very surprised to find you here - how did you learn of Weezie's passing? Hope you and your family are well.
Sue Kowalewski
November 10, 2010
Many years ago, I was asked to describe Luise in one word: I chose sagacious: having acute mental discernment and keen practical sense… How I miss her. And her daily emails. … James, in those last difficult days you were her constant advocate. . For you she smiled. I wish you comfort in your loss of your cherished mother and best friend..
ny Su
November 8, 2010
She is always merry. She is an ordinary but great beautiful woman, just like a bright light in darkness illumining so many people's hearts. Wish her happy in the heaven as she did in this world. And hope you take good care of yourself, James - this is what she'd hoped, you know.
Mike Gallagher
November 8, 2010
I remember meeting Louise at my house on Andasol back in 82-84. My parents and Jim and Louise had come for some get together, I don't remember which, and my father and Louise sat on the couch and talked about what it was like back when or whatever about. My mother also named Louise said, 'look at him always loves to talk to anyone, especially a woman'.
Whenever I called looking for Jim in these last few years she always had a story and was interested in what I was up to. She will be messed by all.
Karel Wollaston
November 7, 2010
I first met Luise in 1992 shortly after she came to Redding. She donated books to the Friends of the Library booksale, then joined the board. First, she edited our newsletter, then she became secretary, and then she served as president of the Friends. She also organized a short story discussion group, which I joined. This later became our coffee group. Luise wrote book reviews for the Friends newsletter, articles on gardening for the Bonsai Society, articles for “Views from the Ridge” in 1994, and she wrote frequent letters to the editor on education and other subjects. She was profiled in the Record Searchlight August 6, 2000. She served as secretary for the American Cancer Society and was a founding member of Redding Arboretum. She was a voracious reader and liked discussing books. She wrote her memoir, TOUJOURS GAI, and gave copies to friends.
She was an inspiration and teacher to those of us privileged to know her!
March 7, 1971 - Blue Jay, Ca.
Kay Meggison
November 7, 2010
For forty-five years Luise was my light at the end of the tunnel. She was the most inspiring person I have ever had the privilege to know. I will miss her forever.
Jan & Luise 1979
Jan Ogle Williams
November 7, 2010
She was my mentor and my friend. She taught me everything I knew about being an outstanding Executive Assistant. I met her at Hughes Aircraft Co. in 1962 and we have remained friends ever since. We shared a mutual interest in books, art, and music (especially the opera). It will be lonely without her.
Suzie Grinley
November 7, 2010
What wonderful photos, James. Have more? I remember Aunt Luise well even though it had been so many years since seeing her. I remember her laugh and especially how she was loved by my family. It certainly isn't easy losing a parent. Take care of yourself! Love, Suzie
Weezie at Brandy Creek (she's up there still)
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Our 90-something Weezie
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Joe, Linda, Shannon and Weezie
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Daughter Diane and husband Zane
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Weezie and Mimi
James Landers
November 7, 2010
The Executive Secretary
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Pistol-packin' Weezie
James Landers
November 7, 2010
In costume for school play
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Weezie age 4
James Landers
November 7, 2010
Weezie just starting out
James Landers
November 7, 2010
James Landers
November 7, 2010
In loving memory - Weezie: Toujours Gai always merry)
Weezie just starting out
November 7, 2010
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