Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Sep 15, 1919 – Aug 26, 2020 (Age 100)
Cassidy, Louise Jessie (nee Thompson), went home to be with her beloved Lord on August 26, 2020. She was surrounded by her family at her daughter's home.
Louise was born on September 15, 1919 to Gertrude Arlena (Smith) Thompson and Andrew J Thompson in Fort Scott, Kansas. She was one of eleven children. She married Kenneth Cassidy in August of 1941 and they were married for 50 years and he preceded her in death in 1991. She had 5 children Kenneth Nelson Cassidy Jr. who preceded her in death in 2011, Mary Louise (Clifton) Smith, William Ray (Olivia) Cassidy, Joan Elizabeth Rickard, who preceded her in death in 1996, and Susan Lee (Don) Bickowski.
Louise "Grandma Wease" has 14 grandchildren Shannon Stelling, Robert Rickard, Kara Smith, Shelly Hawley, Timothy Rickard who preceded her in death in 1993, Brandon Cassidy, Heather McKinney, Amber Denbow, David Phillips who preceded her in death in 2003, Robert Lederle who preceded her in death in 2017, Justin Cassidy, Casey Harrison, Christina Lederle, William Cassidy, She was also blessed with 25 great grandchildren and 21 Great, Great Grand Children.
Louise spent her life loving her Lord and Savior and her family. She was avidly involved with the Carpenter's Retiree Club, as well as St Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri. Her other passions in life were bowling with the girls, and servicing her Avon customers and being part of the Avon family for 44 years.
Winners vs. the Losers
The winners see an answer for every problem
The losers sees a problem for every answer.
The winners see a green near every sand trap
The loser sees a sand trap near every green.
The loser says, "it may be possible but it's too difficult."
The winner says, "it may be difficult but it's possible."
The loser says, "that's not my job."
The winner says, "let me do that for you."
The loser always has an excuse.
The winner never complains.
Written by Louise's Grandson Timothy Rickard.
If you ever asked Louise how she was doing her answer was "I am blessed" and she always wanted to be a blessing to whoever she met. Her love of the lord and life will live on for generations.
Services: Funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Des Peres, Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Backstoppers. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, Monday 3 - 7 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Louise sat at table at the Retirees and Meeting and Lunch; very pleasant all the time. Her daughter has been bringing her for a number of years; another pleasant lady. We were at the meeting when her daughter brought her 100rd birthday cake. The Retiree’s haven’t meet since March because of the virus.
Loretta and Tom Kleffner
Loretta Kleffner
September 05, 2020 | St. Charles, MO | Friend
Ralph and I enjoyed the Carpenters Retiree Club 21 meetings, Louise was a charter member , she always had a smile , special greeting, and an upbuilding story. The club could always depend on Louise. Ralph enjoyed chatting about the Cassidy family news with her. It was a privilege to share those times with Louise.
Karen Starck
September 01, 2020 | Wildwood, MO | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts are with your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Amy Ferris
September 01, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
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Amy Ferris
September 01, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
I knew Louise from Lakeside Lanes. She was such a sweet lady. I think she was my first regular Avon Lady. It looks like she had a wonderful family. Prayers to her family.
Debby Marshall
August 31, 2020 | Manchester, MO | Friend
We were blessed to have known Grandma Wease. What a wonderful spirit she had. She always made me smilt.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends but we are comforted to know she is with God. Prayers to the entire family.
Deborah Abbott
August 31, 2020 | Fenton, MO | Friend
Sending our love to the entire family. I was lucky enough to know her through Bill and Oly. I remember her as a sweet, kind and generous lady. She always had her hair done and a snappy outfit. It seemed like she knew everyone in town and everyone loved her. I hope all the wonderful memories bring you comfort. Love to all of you!
Christi Brown
August 31, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
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Don & Delane Clamors
August 31, 2020 | Dardenne Prairie, MO | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barb Cox
August 31, 2020 | Belleville, IL
