Louis Dupre

Louis G. Dupre Louis G. Dupre, 81, died peacefully of COPD complications on August 8, 2012 at Mother Joseph's Nursing Home in Olympia, Washington. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Funeral Alternatives of Washington, 2830 Willamette Drive NE, Lacey. The Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Lou was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 25, 1931 and grew up in Calumet City, a suburb about 20 miles south of Chicago. Following graduation from high school, Lou enlisted in the Air Force and entered the Aviation Cadet Training Program. Upon graduation Lou was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant with a rating of Navigator/Bombardier and assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Rising to the rank of Captain, Lou served with distinction as a B-47 Navigator / Bombardier and, after pilot's training, as a pilot. In April 1965, after 13 years with SAC during the height of the Cold War, Lou chose to leave the Air Force and pursue his interest in freelance writing and professional fishing. During that period Lou traveled the continent participating in and reporting on fishing tournaments and activities throughout the United States and Canada. In 1980 Lou moved to Olympia, Washington to be closer to family. He found employment with the State of Washington, Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), and served in a variety of capacities until his retirement in 2003. During this period, Lou remained active in professional fishing associations, starting several clubs in the Puget Sound Area and continuing to pursue his freelance writing and photography interests. Lou was an avid sports fan and collector of sports memorabilia. He was well known as a walking encyclopedia on sports statistics and well-loved by his immediate family as a fun-loving gamester who was always ready to start a new game or join one in session. He is missed! Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at FuneralAlternatives.org Arrangements are with Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Lacey. 360-491-2222.