Louise Anna Blouin

Louise Anna Blouin, 81, of Coupeville passed away peacefully June 19, 2004, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her beloved family in her last moments of life. Born June 9, 1923, to Michael and Anna Neiber in Cayuga, N.D., Louise spent her childhood in southeast North Dakota where as a young lady she met James. She married James “Bud” Blouin in 1946. Bud preceded her in death in 1984.

Louise is survived by her nine children and their spouses, whom she loved dearly; James Blouin of Coupeville, Ronald Blouin of Everett, Denis Blouin of Anacortes, Annette and Tudor Delcey of Newburg, Ore., Dana and Sue Blouin of Coupeville, Scott and Patty Blouin of Coupeville, David and Kathy Blouin of Coupeville, Steve Blouin of Coupeville and Sandra and Darryl VanNieuwenhuise of Kent along with 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Louise is also survived by three older sisters and one younger brother, Emma Bixby of North Dakota, Kate Taylor of Everett, Rose Griggs of North Dakota and her brother Jerome Neiber of South Dakota. She was also preceded in death by one brother Joseph Neiber of North Dakota.

Louise and her family spent several years in North Dakota before moving to Conrad, Mont. In 1962, James and Louise loaded up the kids and moved to Coupeville. Louise was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. She is fondly remembered by many for her wonderful cookies and open hospitality, always welcoming the children’s friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church of Coupeville or the American Cancer Society.

Graveside services were held Tuesday at Sunnyside Cemetery.