Eleanor Louise “Lou” Biddle of Oak Harbor passed away Dec. 25 with her son at her bedside. Lou was born in Tucson, Ariz., to Charles and Ruth Stewart on Jan. 2, 1924.

Growing up, she was active in school activities including theater, riding horses, Eastern Star and exploring the deserts and mountains of southern Arizona.

Lou married Robert “Bob” Sloan Biddle and became a Navy wife traveling from one base to another, ending up in Oak Harbor in 1953.

Lou was an avid reader, gardener, family genealogist, lover of all animals and bugs, snow bird to Tucson, desert docent, square dancer and a “good sailor” to Chief Bob. Lou was a wonderful mom and good friend to all with not a bad word said.

Lou is survived by her children Barbara Anne Dale of Northport, Ala., and husband Aubrey and their children Charlie and Rhonda; Bruce and wife Judith Anderson Biddle of Oak Harbor and their children Kyle, Chad, and Lia Long; and six great-grandchildren.

After Bob passed away July 30, 2010, Lou moved into Harbor Towers, which was full of wonderful people and staff and was where she was treated with respect and love. After her second stroke she moved to Home Place, where she spent her last days in caring hands.

Following her request there will be no service, but remembrances can be made to WAIF or the PBY – Naval Air Museum.

Please visit Lou’s page in the book of memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home &Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor.