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Louise Given Obituary
February 24, 1940 -
July 16, 2021
Louise (Ellis) Given passed away at home in San Jose, California after a long fight with congestive heart failure, COPD and renal failure.
Louise was born to Max and Sylvia Ellis on February 24, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Syracuse University in New York and majored in Fashion Design. She was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority and the Alpha Xi Alpha design honorary. While at Syracuse she met the love of her life, Leonard Given, a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. After Leonard and Louise were pinned, she was named Queen of ZBT. She graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse in June of 1961. Leonard and Louise were married on June 10, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts at the Blue Hills Country Club. They spent several years in El Paso, Texas while Leonard served in the Air force. Eventually, settling down in San Jose, California.
She loved children as evidenced by her large family and was a talented artist. She produced many oil and water color paintings that have been both sold and given to her family
Louise is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leonard Given, her brother, Alfred Ellis (Sharon), and her four children Jacqueline Waugh, Andrea Mori (Bill), Stephanie Malatesta (Roy) and Curtis Given (Anna). She was Nana to 11 grandchildren: Haley and Jamison Waugh, Heather, Ashley & Alyssa Mori, Amanda, Morgan, Allie & Luke Malatesta, Brenden & Ryan Given, and great grandmother to Haven Perez-Mori.
Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2021 at Los Gatos Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Louise (Ellis) Given falleció en su hogar en San José, California después de una larga lucha con insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva, EPOC e insuficiencia renal. Louis nació hija de Max y Sylvia Ellis el 24 de febrero de 1940 en Boston, Massachusetts. Asistió a la Universidad de Syracuse en Nueva York y se especializó en Diseño de Moda. Fue miembro de Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority y el honorario Alpha Xi Alpha. Mientras estaba en Syracuse, conoció al amor de su vida, Leonard Given, miembro de la fraternidad Zeta Beta Tau. Después de que Leonard y Louise fueron atrapados, fue nombrada Reina de ZBT. Se graduó Cum Laude de Syracuse en junio de 1961. Leonard y Louise se casaron el 10 de junio de 1961 en Boston, Massachusetts en el Blue Hills Country Club. Pasaron varios años en El Paso, Texas, mientras Leonard sirvió en la Fuerza Aérea. Finalmente, se estableció en San José, California. Amaba a los niños como lo demuestra su gran familia y era una artista talentosa. Ella produjo muchas pinturas al óleo y acuarelas que han sido vendidas y entregadas a su familia. A Louise le sobrevive su esposo durante 60 años, Leonard Given, su hermano Alfred Ellis (Sharon) y sus cuatro hijos: Jacqueline Waugh, Andrea Mori (Bill), Stephanie Malatesta (Roy) y Curtis Given (Anna). Fue Nana de 11 nietos: Haley y Jamison Waugh, Heather, Ashley y Alyssa Mori, Amanda, Morgan, Allie y Luke Malatesta, Brenden y Ryan Given, y bisabuela de Haven Pérez-Mori. Los servicios serán el martes 20 de junio del 2021 en Los Gatos Memorial Park. En lugar de flores, se pueden hacer contribuciones conmemorativas a la asociación American Heart Association.
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Mike and Patty Cimlov-Zahares
July 29, 2021
Saying goodby is a life long task which does not get any easier as the time approaches. Our hearts are with you.
American Heart Association
July 20, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Linda Thompson (Martin)
July 20, 2021
So sorry to the entire Given family for your loss. I remember many great times being next door neighbors on Dorrance Drive with lots of children laughing. I love that Craig and Curtis remain friends to this day....
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