Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Harvey Family Funeral Home
Seattle, Washington
Nov 15, 1934 – Nov 18, 2015 (Age 81)
Louisa Pierson
Born to Ann and Darby Brown on November 15, 1934 in Seattle. She attended Holy Names Academy and Forest Ridge where she graduated from high school.
Louisa earned Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Nursing from the University of Washington in 1957 specializing in Maternal and Child Health. She worked at the UW Medical Center before joining the nursing faculty at Seattle University.
Louisa married her husband of 54 years, William E. Pierson, MD in June 1957. She followed him to medical school spending time in Chicago and Bremerton before settling back in Seattle's Bryant and Laurelhurst neighborhoods, spending summers at Sandy Point on Whidbey Island. Louisa and her husband spent time in Inchon, Korea in 1962 fulfilling a promise to deliver medical services and training at Star of the Sea orphanage.
Louisa volunteered with many organizations including Gamma Phi Beta, St. Gerard Guild and St. Bridget's Church. Louisa served as President of the Sunset Club, Chairman of the Board for Guide Publishing and as an International Officer of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
Louisa was widowed in 2011. Two brothers, Ned and Darby and children Bill, Jr., Marnee, Christie, Frank and Tom survive her. Louisa also enjoyed her eight grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be Monday,
November 23rd at 10:30 AM at
St. Bridget Church
4900 N E 50th St, Seattle 98105
Donations can be sent to St. Bridget Church
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
Guest book at harveyfuneral.com
On behalf of all Sisters of the Holy Names, especially those who taught at Holy Names Academy, Seattle, may we offer prayerful sympathy to Louisa's family and friends. May her new way of living in God's Presence bring great peace and joy to her, and may you experience Louisa's nearness always.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
November 30, 2015 | Spokane, WA
Our deepest condolences. Although I knew Louisa only in ur childhod years, she was a dear person and cousin.
Sincerely, Jeff and Diana Brown.
Jeff Brown
November 27, 2015 | Suquamish, WA
