November 20, 1966 – August 12, 2009
Lou was taken from us, suddenly, while enjoying time with his family at Cowichan Lake. Predeceased by Nan, Isabella Fitzpatrick and father in-law Paul Fanning. Lou is lovingly remembered by wife Michelle, sons Mike and Mitchell, parents Dale and Joyce, brother Tim Christy, Kathy, Ashley, and Danielle. His favorite in laws: Jean, Paul, Sean, Teresa, Jim and Molly.
Lou was a hard working mechanic at Canadian Tire, Douglas St. He loved car racing at Western Speedway and riding his Harley with his Buds!
A service to celebrate Lou’s life will be held Friday at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on August 21, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Special thanks to the emergency response team of Cowichan Lake/Youbou.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Lou’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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as uncle lou would call me courts or davis we miss u lot i wish uu were here but ur not and i think of u everyday i love u loots
Lou was the best cousin in the whole world. He had a great sense of humour and the ability to make everyone around him sort out the simple things and enjoy life.
Everyone who knew Lou will forever feel a sense of loss. He was a wonderful person and a kind, compassionate man who willingly helped others. He was also a loyal friend.
I hope the best for Michelle and Lou’s sons and I hope some miracle can help my aunt and uncle endure this unbearable loss.
I was shocked to hear of Lou’s passing , I was told just this past weekend.
When I think of Lou and the days of our little Marigold street gang I think of the movie ” Stand by Me “. With ” Big Lou ” at our sides we all felt safe. He provided a never ending amount of entertainment including singing ” Hava Ni Gala “. He made up names for us all, I was Corance , Buzwicks ( Sean Seel ) , Doowey ( Rodney Raneris ), Day ( Daren Prop ) ,Tim Christy ( Chrispy ), Kirk Raneris ( cant remember ) Debi Brown ( DieBoo ). We had so much fun roaming the neighbourhood , I would ride my horse to pick Lou up and collect the others along the way in order and head to the Scout Hall or Tim Christys.
We had the ” Powtiac ” Sean Seels old Pontiac and we all crammed in and went crusing to the Cemetary on a regular basis. Lou would bring his halloween mask and get out and as we drove through he would pop out of the bushes , jump on the hood ,and scare the crap out of us.
I have never heard such a ROAR of laughter come from a human ( It was LOU of course ), sounded like a Lion. My Mother had returned home early to find Daren Prop drunk in our backyard in his undies while Debi so kindly was washing the puke off his pants. Lou saved us with his laughter as my Moms face turned from angry and she started laughing along with him.
I am so very sorry for all his family and close friends , I can imagine the huge dent he has left in every heart who knew and loved him.
An old Pal , Cori-ann Isdahl
Hi Michelle,
I just heard about the loss of your Husband Lou. I’m so sorry.
Take care of yourself, hug the kids lots and be with your family and friends…. They’ll help you through the tougher times.
Deanna
Just read today of Lou’s passing! I raced with Lou at Western Speedway between 1991 and 2000; Lou’s name was not one to easily be forgotten, he was a class act, a hard driving competitor and always one of the top five to challenge. I last saw him at Cdn Tire exactly one year ago this month. My condolences to the whole family for their loss, no words to really describe the shock. It was, however, an absolute pleasure to have known Lou, he will be missed.
Michelle and Family, We are sorry for your loss, Lou was a great guy. I know we haven’t seen you for a while but think about you everytime we drive by your old place on Lampson St. and remember the old days in little league….
Lou touched many lives and will live on in your hearts forever ..
Rick and Cheryl Specht