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Willis LOUIE Obituary
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Willis Louie, born November 15, 1930 went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Maye, sons Brian (Alisa), Scott (Cindy) and Stephen (Colleen), grandchildren Mark and Amanda, Matthew and Christian, and Davis, Olivia and Elle, sisters Helen Lim and Beatrice (Gerald) Delane, a large extended family and many friends. Born in Vancouver to parents, Hok Yat and Young Shee Louie, Willis attended Britannia High School. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia where he played basketball for the UBC Thunderbirds and was a Big Block recipient. As a businessman, Willis started and operated a successful insurance brokerage, Willis Louie Ltd., which recently celebrated 50 years in business. Willis put his faith and trust in the Lord Jesus in 1970 and diligently pursued his relationship with God for over 40 years. He enjoyed history, jazz, the beautiful outdoors and sports. An avid salmon fisherman, he enthusiastically shared this passion with family and friends for many years on the crystal clear waters of Pender Harbour and numerous spots around Vancouver Island. In the 1950's and 60's, he was an active golfer and played in various Chinese golf tournaments in BC, Washington, Oregon and California. Willis was a proud member of the downtown YMCA and regularly jogged through Stanley Park three times a week for over forty years. Willis was passionate about the things he loved and believed in. He intensely loved his family and was a faithful friend. He valued discipline, loyalty and integrity, and expressed generosity to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, but we take comfort knowing that he is "...absent from the body...present with the Lord." A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11 AM at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any one of the charities below that Willis believed in and supported: The Union Gospel Mission, Daybreak Point Bible Camp or Young Life Canada. Condolences and donations may be made at www.kearneyfs.com
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Geoff Peters
September 14, 2012
Dear Auntie Maye and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Willis' passing. My deepest sympathies to you. It was so special to share so many good times with Uncle Willis and I feel lucky to be a part of the family.
Geoff Peters
joan southern
September 14, 2012
Dearest Auntie Maye , Brian , Scott, Stephen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will miss him very much, but will keep my memories of him and all of you in my heart. I will never forget the wonderful times at your home, packed with all the Aunts and Uncles and cousins. So glad I can watch him and all of you in our home movies, wonderful memories. He is still with us all in spirit and that will carry all of you through this time. Love, Blessings and Prayers always. Cousin Joan, Don and Stephanie Southern.
Rosette Yehia
September 14, 2012
Dear Maye
So sorry about your loss. I did not have the privilege of knnowing your dear husband but have heard so much good about him. My sincerest condelences. May all the good memories of your lives together help you throught these very difficult times.
David Wilburn
September 12, 2012
I was sorry to hear of Willis passing. Growing up with Brian in the Newdale neighbourhood, I always remember Willis enthusiasm for life and his wonderful laugh. My condolences to Maye, Brian, Scott & Steve.
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King Wan
September 11, 2012
11 September 2012
On behalf of all members of the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society we send our deepest condolences to the Louie family for your loss of a great man who made significant differences in improving lives in our community. He was a strong supporter of our Military Museum and contributed significantly to the establishment of the Museum in preserving the legacies of our veterans. He will be missed and we shall never forget his service for the betterment of our society and to his fellow citizens.
Sincerely,
King Wan
President
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
September 11, 2012
On behalf of the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society we send our deepest condolences to the Louie family for your loss of a great man who has done so much for his family and our community. Mr. Willie Louie was a strong supporter of and donor for the establishment of our Museum 13 years ago and his contributions to the veterans over the years were significant. We shall never forget!
Most sincerely,
King Wan
President
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
Robert, Marianne & family Eng
September 11, 2012
To Brian & Family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family. We will all miss him. Willis was a great person and shall be missed and forever remembered. Sincerely.
September 11, 2012
Dear Maye and Family,
My warmest thoughts go out to you and your family at this time. I will always remember Willis for the kind video interview he gave when we produced the profile on his beloved brother Quan for the "Heroes Remember" project. I was very touched with his dedication to keeping his memory alive and honouring him. Now it is we who honour Willis. I will remember him as an inspiration and role model for Chinese Canadians of my parent's generation who faced great odds in achieving acceptance and success.
My very sincerest sympathies.
Ramona Mar, Singapore
Larry Wong
September 10, 2012
One year, Willis was a guest of the Dragons and he brought with him, his sports album. That gave Joe Young an idea and that started the Sports Chinatown display. Years later, he was a guest speaker at the Vancouver Historical Society to talk about his war hero, Quan. The evening started with a failure with the powerpoint projector but he continued on for an hour without photos until a replacement projector was brought. It was a fine evening and Willis was a true gentleman. God bless him.
Gregor Miller
September 10, 2012
I first met Willis when he was on the staff of J. T. O'Bryan in Vancouver and not long after this he left there and formed his own Agency. Fortunately for me, over the next forty years I was involved with his Agency, as he represented the three Insurance Companies where I was employed.
In all cases he supported these Companies strongly, and his manner of doing business was second to none! He was always highly considerate of everyone he dealt with, and it was my pleasure to deal with a man whose integrity, and honesty, and wisdom, left me with a lasting impression.
I also had the pleasure of being involved with his son Brian who follows closely in his father's ways.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to his great family
Greg Miller
Sovereign General Insurance Company, retired.
Craig Madill
September 10, 2012
Sorry to read of Willis' passing. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Jonathan Singh
September 10, 2012
Brian, Scott, Stephen... on behalf of Heather Bible Chapel, just sending you our love and prayers. Your father was a very appreciated and valuable member our our assembly for many years. There was no doubt for his love for the Lord or his family. Over the years your father really encouraged me and gave me numerous books and also CD's of messages to encourage me and help me along my christian walk. A few of us had an opportunity to visit your dad a few weeks before he passed, and he encouraged us all. He is with the Lord now and in glory. Praying for your mom and entire family.
In Christian Love
September 9, 2012
Dear Brian and family,
We are sorry to hear of Willis' passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Willis was a great friend .
Sincerely,
Richard, Rod, Helen, Ryan and Ruby Lee
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