LOUIS COHEN

Louis Samuel Cohen 1/9/1926 ~ 1/2/2010 Our husband father and OPA passed away in the early morning hours January 2 2010 with his children at his side. Louis was born in Nijmegen, Holland. During his life Louis had many hardships and many joys. He would always say You have to take the bitter with the sweet. One hardship he survived was being in a Nazi work camp during World War II. He met and married Corrie W Boom on Oct. 21, 1950. Immigrated to USA Dec. 22, 1952. Papa was always hard working and supported his family working three jobs when he was young. Started his own business in 1960 LOUIS COHEN CANVAS GOODS. The shop was his pride and joy. He worked there for 49 years with 35 years with his son Louis Cohen Jr which made him very proud. His passions were fishing, Dutch dances, Wendover, traveling to Europe and taking his family to nice dinners. He will miss his friends at the Amber restaurant which was a lifesaver for him in his later years. Preceded in death by parents, two sisters and daughter Betty. Survived by wife Corrie, sister Bia (Leo) Lugten, children Betty Sandquist's family (Kirk), Yvonne (Mike) Madsen, Louis Jr (Lisa) Cohen, six grandchildren Jeremy, Zachary, Amy, Heidi, Hannah and Sarah, six great-grandchildren and one on the way. OPA was a great help and inspiration to Jeremy and Zachary, they will truly miss him. We would like to thank everyone who cared for Papa especially his family and Caresource Hospice Dr Thacker, Kathy, Sterling, Beverly, Mark and Mary. A celebration of his life will be held Sat., Jan. 9, 2010, between 2-5 p.m., at Union Labor center Building 2261 So. Redwood Rd. Enter on South side of building downstairs. OPA's favorite saying was "It's a great life if you don't weaken." In lieu of flowers please donate to Louis' favorite charity St Judes Children's Hospital. Goodbye Papa OPA we will really miss you. Online condolences at www.serenicare.com