Louis O. Carroll, of Long Point in Coupeville, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2005 surrounded by his wife and children. Lou was born on April 25, 1919 in Minco, Okla. His family migrated to Washington State early in his life. Lou graduated from Western Washington College of Education and spent his working years in the agriculture and aircraft industries.

He met his wife Ruth Shuman in 1937 and they were married on Dec. 27, 1941. Lou served in the Army during WWII in the African and Italian theatres. After Lou retired from Boeing in 1981, he and Ruth moved to their beach house on Whidbey Island where he spent the rest of his life gardening and living by his philosophy: “Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.”

He is survived by his loving wife Ruth and three children, Donna (Dean Chantry), Bob (Geneva) and Jim (Hollie Swanson), as well as ten grandchildren, Stacey, Lisa, Jeff, Mike, Beth, Ben, Becca, Andy, Joanna, and Kate.

The family suggests that any remembrances be made to a charity of choice. No services are planned at this time.