Louis Edward "Lou" Balmer

He was winter quarter 1980, and dr. Balmer was my supervising instructor when I was student at oce... 2 times a week I was going back and forth between Monmouth and McMinnville .... Doing student observation and a little bit of instruction during the winter and spring quarters just prior to my student teaching.... I still remember him showing up during my first full week of instruction... The class was a disaster... Sixth graders we're virtually having their way in the class and I was up...

Lou was a great advisor, leader, teacher, advocate, person! When I was going through my teaching program at WOSC he was my advisor, and truly one of the most inspirational and empowering people I encountered during my studies. Thank you Lou for making a difference!

I had the pleasure of working with Lou for seven years at Western Oregon. Lou was very helpful to me as I started my 20 year teaching career there. My best to his family.

As I finished my education program at WOSC, Lou was my supervisor through student teaching. His encouragement and frank analysis of my planning and delivery embedded core ideals that I have drawn on throughout my past 28 years in education. As an administrator I find myself using some of the same words as I encourage and evaluate my teachers. Lou had a big impact on my development as an educator. I'm sure that his work has been multiplied in this same way through hundreds of his students, on...

Service for Lou will be Sunday June 30th 2pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church 12250 SW Denney Rd Beaverton OR
Balmer Family

To the Family of Lou Balmer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I met Lou in the early days of Rebuilding Together and served on the board with Lou. We worked on numerous projects together and I admired his sincerity to help people in the community. He was a gentleman and friend.
Jack White & Family