Louise Amelia O'Quinn

Louise had left some foot prints in my life since the day we first met in March 1986 when I accepted the job offer as a programmer trainee even before my graduation from PCC. Our department at RESTOR included only 3 persons: the Data Processing Manager, you - the system operator, and me - the new kid-on-the-block. Everything was total “strange” to me with my limited English in the new country. We started working together with lots of laughs and giggling. I came to the manager for technical questions and turn to you for everything else. You was never tired to answer my silly questions. In those 3 years: you taught me lots of things for the real life in this country, you organized a wedding shower for me, be at my wedding… We kept lunches on our birthdays after I left Restor. You organized the baby shower for me at Restor although I was no longer working there. The last time we met was at my house around your birthday in 2012 with my husband and daughter joined us. We all enjoyed every bit of your laughing. Louise, I love you always. I missed you! Your young-at-heart spirit will be with me all the time. Rest In Peace My Dear Louise!

Louise had left some foot prints in my life since the day we first met in March 1986 when I accepted the job offer as a programmer trainee even before my graduation from PCC. Our department at RESTOR included only 3 persons: the Data Processing Manager, you - the system operator, and me - the new kid-on-the-block. Everything was total “strange” to me with my limited English in the new country. We started working together with lots of laughs and giggling. I came to the manager for technical questions and turn to you for everything else. You was never tired to answer my silly questions. In those 3 years: you taught me lots of things for the real life in this country, you organized a wedding shower for me, be at my wedding… We kept lunches on our birthdays after I left Restor. You organized the baby shower for me at Restor although I was no longer working there. The last time we met was at my house around your birthday in 2012 with my husband and daughter joined us. We all enjoyed every bit of your laughing. Louise, I love you always. I missed you! Your young-at-heart spirit will be with me all the time. Rest In Peace My Dear Louise!

It has been just over three years and we all still miss you terribly. And now our sweet garden kitty KitKat is there with you also. We know you are keeping each other company and wandering the gardens together. Love you always, Momcat.

It has been just over three years and we all still miss you terribly. And now our sweet garden kitty KitKat is there with you also. We know you are keeping each other company and wandering the gardens together. Love you always, Momcat.

My dear Louise, you were my closest friend. We bonded when we first met in 1960. A true matching of our hears and minds. We shared so much and had such fun times together. No matter how long our physical absences were, we picked up where we had left off. Fat City, Papa Hayden's, Daisy Kingdom, sheep and alpaca farms, shared secrets. What wonderful times! You were sensitive, highly intelligent, well informed, beautiful, kind (unless it was a stupid driver in front of you.) You had many challenges which you met with courage and perseverance. I learned so much from you. I love you, love you, love you. Happy journey dear sister.

My dear Louise, you were my closest friend. We bonded when we first met in 1960. A true matching of our hears and minds. We shared so much and had such fun times together. No matter how long our physical absences were, we picked up where we had left off. Fat City, Papa Hayden's, Daisy Kingdom, sheep and alpaca farms, shared secrets. What wonderful times! You were sensitive, highly intelligent, well informed, beautiful, kind (unless it was a stupid driver in front of you.) You had many challenges which you met with courage and perseverance. I learned so much from you. I love you, love you, love you. Happy journey dear sister.

I met Louise through Marion when I stayed several Labor Days at their beautiful home. Never had I met someone with such energy for her age! On one such trip, I remember Kit Kat brought into the house a chipmunk, which promptly caused me to run outside leaving Marion and Louise running around the house trying to catch it. Always makes me smile. When it was time for me to leave, she would give me several CD's that she burned for me, Ry Cooder is still one of my favorites. RIP Louise

I met Louise through Marion when I stayed several Labor Days at their beautiful home. Never had I met someone with such energy for her age! On one such trip, I remember Kit Kat brought into the house a chipmunk, which promptly caused me to run outside leaving Marion and Louise running around the house trying to catch it. Always makes me smile. When it was time for me to leave, she would give me several CD's that she burned for me, Ry Cooder is still one of my favorites. RIP Louise

Not just Mom, but best friend. "All our love, Dear Momcat...until we meet again."

Not just Mom, but best friend. "All our love, Dear Momcat...until we meet again."

So many people come and go in one's life, but there is always those who make a lasting impression and a place in your heart. God placed Louise in my life and her strength,endurance,laughter and encouragement (especially in Yoga)made a big impression on me. I hope I will have her courage when I face life's afflictions and adversities. I think of you, my friend, whenever I think I can't because you always could. Namaste

So many people come and go in one's life, but there is always those who make a lasting impression and a place in your heart. God placed Louise in my life and her strength,endurance,laughter and encouragement (especially in Yoga)made a big impression on me. I hope I will have her courage when I face life's afflictions and adversities. I think of you, my friend, whenever I think I can't because you always could. Namaste

Candle lit by Mark Pratt My Mom? Well let's see... You could say sweet for sure. You could say hip, cool or groovy. You could say smart, wise and compassionate. You could say fun, considerate and loving. You could say a trooper who would always have your back. You could say a stunning bombshell, working for the Air Force during WW-II; keeping our boys in the air by day and killing the Charleston by night... and who, somehow by the grace of God, my dad got his hands on. You could say a woman who body-surfed near Los Angeles when it was still just a town. You could say a mother who could cook our food and bake the world's best bread on a wood stove! You could say a spirit who loved the arts, science, nature and the pursuit of knowledge. You could say a woman who loved to read, laugh and listen. You could say a woman who learned and taught yoga. You could say a woman who could grow flowers from stone. I could go on and on and on here, but the last thing I would say is this... She was the most selfless person that ever in my life I have known. Yet, none of these words even begins to shape the person who was our Mom. The world knows not what it has lost.

Candle lit by Mark Pratt My Mom? Well let's see... You could say sweet for sure. You could say hip, cool or groovy. You could say smart, wise and compassionate. You could say fun, considerate and loving. You could say a trooper who would always have your back. You could say a stunning bombshell, working for the Air Force during WW-II; keeping our boys in the air by day and killing the Charleston by night... and who, somehow by the grace of God, my dad got his hands on. You could say a woman who body-surfed near Los Angeles when it was still just a town. You could say a mother who could cook our food and bake the world's best bread on a wood stove! You could say a spirit who loved the arts, science, nature and the pursuit of knowledge. You could say a woman who loved to read, laugh and listen. You could say a woman who learned and taught yoga. You could say a woman who could grow flowers from stone. I could go on and on and on here, but the last thing I would say is this... She was the most selfless person that ever in my life I have known. Yet, none of these words even begins to shape the person who was our Mom. The world knows not what it has lost.

I've had the pleasure of waiting on and getting to know the family through Shari's. I will never forget her laugh. I will miss sharing my pics of my cats with sweet Louise. She always had a smile and could turn a bad mood good in an instant. I don't think I'll ever get used to her not being at the table and always thanking me for putting up with her picky eating habits! haha I can hear you laughing in Heaven and picture you with a whole bunch of cats surrounding you

I've had the pleasure of waiting on and getting to know the family through Shari's. I will never forget her laugh. I will miss sharing my pics of my cats with sweet Louise. She always had a smile and could turn a bad mood good in an instant. I don't think I'll ever get used to her not being at the table and always thanking me for putting up with her picky eating habits! haha I can hear you laughing in Heaven and picture you with a whole bunch of cats surrounding you

I loved Louise's full acceptance and enjoyment of those around her. She really got to know acquaintances who almost immediately became her new friends. I felt this right from the very first and it was so sincere and real. I'm so glad I got to share such a wonderful time with her, Marion and Dave recently when we had an evening together with dinner and Glen Miller. A truly delightful person!!!!

I loved Louise's full acceptance and enjoyment of those around her. She really got to know acquaintances who almost immediately became her new friends. I felt this right from the very first and it was so sincere and real. I'm so glad I got to share such a wonderful time with her, Marion and Dave recently when we had an evening together with dinner and Glen Miller. A truly delightful person!!!!

Dearest Louise, Momcat to all. Your were the best, gathering us in, nurturing us, loving us, entertaining us, teaching us, inspiring us. I will never forget your laugh, your kindness and your wisdom. (Your Dutch pancakes too!) I am so lucky to have known you. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Valerie, Mark, Dave, Marion and Ernie, thank you for generously sharing this special soul with all of us. Our hearts ache for you and for the absence of Louise, a great woman, one of a kind. See you at the Rainbow Bridge, Louise, with Jim, Princess, Bugs, Ollie and all the other kitties. love you forever, Tomala

Dearest Louise, Momcat to all. Your were the best, gathering us in, nurturing us, loving us, entertaining us, teaching us, inspiring us. I will never forget your laugh, your kindness and your wisdom. (Your Dutch pancakes too!) I am so lucky to have known you. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Valerie, Mark, Dave, Marion and Ernie, thank you for generously sharing this special soul with all of us. Our hearts ache for you and for the absence of Louise, a great woman, one of a kind. See you at the Rainbow Bridge, Louise, with Jim, Princess, Bugs, Ollie and all the other kitties. love you forever, Tomala

Dear Louise, My heart broke when Valerie told me of your passing. Although I met you later in your life, it always seemed you had the soul of a wonderful girl and a very wise woman together. My condolences to Valerie, Mark, and Dave. What a fantastic Mom to have. Louise said that we are all stardust. To me she will always be a star, still shining a little more light down here.

Dear Louise, My heart broke when Valerie told me of your passing. Although I met you later in your life, it always seemed you had the soul of a wonderful girl and a very wise woman together. My condolences to Valerie, Mark, and Dave. What a fantastic Mom to have. Louise said that we are all stardust. To me she will always be a star, still shining a little more light down here.

My dear friend Louise. I will be thinking of you and asking you questions endlessly while figuring out my gardens through the seasons, I may even have to have a seance. I think you would get a kick out of that with that cheeky since of humor of yours. Your kind smile and your infectious laugh will be with me always. Thank you for your endless words of encouragement and support. You will be deeply missed. I will cherish our times together!

My dear friend Louise. I will be thinking of you and asking you questions endlessly while figuring out my gardens through the seasons, I may even have to have a seance. I think you would get a kick out of that with that cheeky since of humor of yours. Your kind smile and your infectious laugh will be with me always. Thank you for your endless words of encouragement and support. You will be deeply missed. I will cherish our times together!

We love you and will miss you always. The best Momcat ever.

We love you and will miss you always. The best Momcat ever.

Dear Louise... I was so excited when your family moved next door to us in the mid-1950s. Your kids were almost my age (playmates!) but I never imagined what an important part of my life you would become. I remember your house was hung with ever-changing artwork borrowed from the Multnomah County Library. The library was also the source for records on your phonograph, from the music of the Appalachian hills, to folk, jazz and classical. There was no TV, but so much culture provided by you and Ernie. Summer meant eagerly awaiting the Bookmobile’s regular stop in your driveway. After each selecting an armload of books, we’d retreat to the shade of the old Silver Poplar at the bottom of the lawn where you laid in the grass with us, to read and talk the rest of the afternoon. Sometimes there’d be handstands and cartwheels, and when you joined in you were always the best. I see now, you were as much a free spirit as any of us kids. Some afternoons you would lay out paints & paper on the kitchen table and we would become artists. You would paint with us and praise our work. Other times we’d settle around your chair by the wood stove to hear another chapter from the Oz series of books or some other fascinating story. I can still see you sitting there, reading in such a calm and exacting voice. Often, the aroma of your homemade bread baking would fill the room. That, too, I still remember - how good it tasted! I was completely unaware, but it must have been hard for you – always having an extra child around, but you never made me feel unwanted... only loved. Dave, Valerie and Mark – I hope you know that you had a great Mom. She was progressive in her time and always learning. She was unselfish, non-judgmental, kind and very special. I shall always be grateful and honored for knowing and loving her. May the Lord fill your lives with his strength and peace.

Dear Louise... I was so excited when your family moved next door to us in the mid-1950s. Your kids were almost my age (playmates!) but I never imagined what an important part of my life you would become. I remember your house was hung with ever-changing artwork borrowed from the Multnomah County Library. The library was also the source for records on your phonograph, from the music of the Appalachian hills, to folk, jazz and classical. There was no TV, but so much culture provided by you and Ernie. Summer meant eagerly awaiting the Bookmobile’s regular stop in your driveway. After each selecting an armload of books, we’d retreat to the shade of the old Silver Poplar at the bottom of the lawn where you laid in the grass with us, to read and talk the rest of the afternoon. Sometimes there’d be handstands and cartwheels, and when you joined in you were always the best. I see now, you were as much a free spirit as any of us kids. Some afternoons you would lay out paints & paper on the kitchen table and we would become artists. You would paint with us and praise our work. Other times we’d settle around your chair by the wood stove to hear another chapter from the Oz series of books or some other fascinating story. I can still see you sitting there, reading in such a calm and exacting voice. Often, the aroma of your homemade bread baking would fill the room. That, too, I still remember - how good it tasted! I was completely unaware, but it must have been hard for you – always having an extra child around, but you never made me feel unwanted... only loved. Dave, Valerie and Mark – I hope you know that you had a great Mom. She was progressive in her time and always learning. She was unselfish, non-judgmental, kind and very special. I shall always be grateful and honored for knowing and loving her. May the Lord fill your lives with his strength and peace.

Definitively the offering of Truth , Compassion, Joy, & LOVE. Grateful for passing you on this path. Your presence will be truly missed.Highest Healing Love to all! Om Mani Pamadma Aum.

Definitively the offering of Truth , Compassion, Joy, & LOVE. Grateful for passing you on this path. Your presence will be truly missed.Highest Healing Love to all! Om Mani Pamadma Aum.

Well now it's been seven years since you left us, but you certainly haven't left our hearts and thoughts. We miss you terribly and will love our Momcat forever.

Well now it's been seven years since you left us, but you certainly haven't left our hearts and thoughts. We miss you terribly and will love our Momcat forever.

Candle lit by Ruth Dobberpuhl Dear Louise...I loved you from the moment we met some time back around 1980. We only had the one visit 3 years ago after 17 years of no face-to-face. Absence never proved to get in the way of being able to reconnect, however, whenever it happened. Oh, that laugh of yours! Beyond infectious.......Your so very large horizon of life that allowed for and was intrigued by everything and everyone. Remember the Christmas dinner and the can of whipped cream that caused three adult women, you and I and Valerie, to act like hysterically silly, school girls in the kitchen while the men waited in the living room for dessert? I think it was your idea. I imagine your soul traveling about now, checking in on silent, cat feet with those you love. Making sure we are all enjoying life in the ways you showed us we could. You remain a shining star in this universe and probably beyond the beyond. Love and peace to you and all those you had to leave behind on Earth's terrain.

Candle lit by Ruth Dobberpuhl Dear Louise...I loved you from the moment we met some time back around 1980. We only had the one visit 3 years ago after 17 years of no face-to-face. Absence never proved to get in the way of being able to reconnect, however, whenever it happened. Oh, that laugh of yours! Beyond infectious.......Your so very large horizon of life that allowed for and was intrigued by everything and everyone. Remember the Christmas dinner and the can of whipped cream that caused three adult women, you and I and Valerie, to act like hysterically silly, school girls in the kitchen while the men waited in the living room for dessert? I think it was your idea. I imagine your soul traveling about now, checking in on silent, cat feet with those you love. Making sure we are all enjoying life in the ways you showed us we could. You remain a shining star in this universe and probably beyond the beyond. Love and peace to you and all those you had to leave behind on Earth's terrain.

My dear sweet friend, I will fondly remember you saying "let's eat dessert first" and so we shall one day again when I see you in heaven....

My dear sweet friend, I will fondly remember you saying "let's eat dessert first" and so we shall one day again when I see you in heaven....

I miss you so much, your laugh, your kind words that inspire and the warmth you shared with me every time we spoke. I look forward to seeing you again where we will have lunch and catch up with love and laughter. May you rest in peace I love you always!!

I miss you so much, your laugh, your kind words that inspire and the warmth you shared with me every time we spoke. I look forward to seeing you again where we will have lunch and catch up with love and laughter. May you rest in peace I love you always!!

Oh, how I miss my weezy! You were my Mom's closest friend for over fifty years, so our whole family enjoyed the benefit of your unwavering love and support for all these years. I consider myself truly blessed to have had you in my life,, from literally day one, and I'll miss you dearly. Love, Paree June

Oh, how I miss my weezy! You were my Mom's closest friend for over fifty years, so our whole family enjoyed the benefit of your unwavering love and support for all these years. I consider myself truly blessed to have had you in my life,, from literally day one, and I'll miss you dearly. Love, Paree June

Momcat & all her fur babies are together again at Rainbow Bridge. God speed to you & yours.

Momcat & all her fur babies are together again at Rainbow Bridge. God speed to you & yours.

Forever in the hearts of those who knew her wonderful spirit.

Forever in the hearts of those who knew her wonderful spirit.

I am so grateful to have known Momcat. Such big love, big hearted, all embracing, hands in the dirt helping everything grow living, I'd not know such a way is possible if I hadn't known Louise. I will forever be warmed and inspired by my memories of her. I am so grateful for all of her gifts and so sorry those nearest to her ever have to say goodbye. I'm thinking of you, and sending you love.

I am so grateful to have known Momcat. Such big love, big hearted, all embracing, hands in the dirt helping everything grow living, I'd not know such a way is possible if I hadn't known Louise. I will forever be warmed and inspired by my memories of her. I am so grateful for all of her gifts and so sorry those nearest to her ever have to say goodbye. I'm thinking of you, and sending you love.

Louise was always there for her family, and friends. From giving me my first teddy bear ''Ugy boo'', to being there for my family, to being there for me when my brother passed away. Louise was a truly beautiful, selfless, and caring person. You will be greatly missed.

Louise was always there for her family, and friends. From giving me my first teddy bear ''Ugy boo'', to being there for my family, to being there for me when my brother passed away. Louise was a truly beautiful, selfless, and caring person. You will be greatly missed.

Our sincere condolences.

Our sincere condolences.