Born to Louis Lae and Grace Lamb Lae in Anaheim and raised on a ranch in Fullerton with his brothers Richard and Fred and sister Alice, Louis passed peacefully in his sleep on June 27, 2024, at the age of 100 years and 6 months. Lou spent his childhood on the family ranch in Fullerton, where he and his brother Richard brought electricity to the ranch house. A remarkable man, Louis had an extraordinary ability to repair or create almost anything and was the family's go-to person for solving any household problem.
Louis was a WWII veteran who fondly recalled his service on the Island of Oahu, where he repaired various equipment shipped back from the battles over the Pacific for repair or salvage. After being discharged, he eventually worked for Brea Canyon Oil and rose to the foreman position. Louis spent nearly all his life in the Fullerton, Brea, and Orange areas.
In his 60s, Louis married the love of his life, Jeanne Burbridge. They were devoted soul mates, traveling together extensively across the country and visiting the Dakotas, where many of Jeanne's relatives lived. Louis and Jeanne enjoyed a fulfilling life together well into their 90s.
Louis touched many lives and will be missed by countless souls. He was preceded in death by Jeanne, his brothers, and his sister, and he leaves behind many members of the Burbridge and Lae families. He was truly a remarkable member of the greatest generation.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92835.
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