
Louise was my father's younger sister; and the two grew up in a wonderful Norwegian-American family in Iowa.  After the deaths of my parents, Louise and Sam invited me to spend Christmas with them  in Lakeway, as they had done in Hinsdale, when I was attending law school in Michigan. My memories of this wonderful lady include her strong religious faith, her personal discipline, her tolerance and openmindedness, and her wonderful laugh!  As my cousin, Elisabeth stated, it was a privilege to know Louise and an honor to be part of her extended family.  STEVE PAUL MOEN (nephew),   Seattle, WA



Louise Hamilton was a grand lady...in former times, she would indeed have been called 'Lady Hamilton'. She was full of faith, good humor, generosity and kindness....I feel privileged to have known her. May God's wonderful peace be with you all at the service in her honor. (signed)  her niece, Elisabeth



Sorry to read about your mother.  I remember her as a nice lady.



I am so sorry that I cannot be with you at the memorial service this afternoon.    I remember Aunt Louise as an elegant and charming woman.  I was also quite impressed that she went hunting and fly fishing with Uncle Sam!    I have many fond memories of Sam and Louise's visits to Iowa as well as her calls and letters to me over the years.     The e-mail Round Robin sounds wonderful, Frances. I think Aunt Louise would approve!     I am really looking forward to a reunion of the cousins in the future.     Much love,  Nancy Moen Bramhall



We knew Louise and Sam since 1986 as neighbors and fellow Lakeway Church members.  She and I were in Bible studies together and she reminded me so much of my mother in law, a person who loved the Lord and knew the Bible. She felt like Sam needed her when he became ill as they were so close to each other.  She will always hold a special place in my heart.



When I was young, I always wondered why I was given Louise's name as my middle name.  I thought my Mom must have loved her sister a lot to honor her this way.    Louise helped me tremendously through the death of my mother, Olga,  by continuing to tell me stories of her sister.  I remember once  calling Louise to ask her about how to take care of a house.  I was only 15, and there was a big pause when I asked her if cleaning the bathroom once a week was enough....I think maybe that was the only time she didn't have a quick response!  I think it was a pause of compassion, and finally she said that anything I could do would be appreciated by my Dad.        Louise's laugh is as memorable as her quick mind, and her elegantly athletic bearing impressed me at such an early age that I realized that age is only in one's mind, and I looked up to her throughout my life.     I am so glad to have been able to visit her in Austin a few years ago, and we continued to talk on the phone, and she actually sent me a few emails before her sight wouldn't allow her to find the keypad.  But we continued to talk, and write to each other.  My brother Bill said that this is the end of an era, and this makes me realize that it is up to all of us cousins to keep the fire in our family alive through communication in whatever form it takes.    Remember the Round Robin?  How about an email Round Robin, in honor of Louise, who was so efficient in getting her letter out in a timely fashion!    Love to all,    Frances Louise Fisher


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Louise Moen Hamilton

March 9, 1907 – November 6, 2006

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