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George Louis Sargent

Portland, Oregon

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George Louis SargentJan. 19, 1938 - Jan. 4, 2024 Louis Sargent was born "George Sargent" to Gustav Sargent and Matilda (Frank) Sargent in Brooklyn, N.Y. Jan. 19, 1938, and he passed away after a stroke in Seaside, Ore. Jan. 4, 2024.Louis is survived by his wife, Joan Sargent, of Gearhart, Ore.,...

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Still miss you everyday Louis

Your cousin Susan (Fisch) just learned of your passing. She remembers getting closer when we lived a few blocks apart in Manhattan, New York. He was always loved by his family.

My cousin George. His beloved cousins Susan and Edward Fisch

He was a fine Man.. I enjoyed working w him. Always thought that he was Brilliant... God Bless his Family

I just recently learned about Louis' passing. He was one of the great characters who ever graced the streets of NW Portland. With his driver's cap, coat, and umbrella, he carried himself like Burt Lancaster in Field of Dreams. And I always had great conversations with him. He understood great literature, great music, and great horses alike. I'm quite fortunate to have made acquaintances with Louis. Fare thee well.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Louis passing. Louis was a longtime coworker and a dear friend. I will miss his kindness, his incredible knowledge and his fantastic wit. He was a true gentleman and a caring soul to everyone he touched. Our last fond memory of Louis is when he and Joan came to visit us at our home on Gotland in Sweden. It was a very special and fun time and we will cherish the memory always. Louis will be greatly missed ! Our thoughts go out to Joan and his entire...

Louis was a passionate man who loved life and weather. Winter was his favorite season, he once theorized that we love the season we were born in. He loved babies and children, poetry, philosophy and music. Over the years he taught me a lot about classical music. He made me laugh. He loved puzzles, games and competition. Gambling. I'll never forget the sparkle in his dark eyes,his moustache, his deep gravelly voice with a Brooklyn accent (he delighted in telling me that his wife Joan told him...

Though we had fallen completely out of touch in recent years, I remember fondly that Louis and I became friends at first sight. He was a dear presence in the early lives of my two children, and it was Louis who taught me the nobility of the flaneur, his life-long profession.

George Louis BILOXI Sargent: One of a kind that could beat a full house. Proud to call myself your friend. You will be dearly missed