Thomas, Louise

Louise (Lou) Elizabeth Thomas (nee: Perris) daughter of Bert and Louise Perris, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Joseph's Hospital on November 30, 2005. Born in Fort William, Ontario, she attended Drew Street School and Fort William Vocational Institute. During WWII she worked at Can Car as a riveter. She also worked at Chapples in yardgoods and later at Sears. She was a long-time member of TOPS ON 502 and had many good friends there. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband throughout Canada and the United States. Her greatest love was her family and her home, but especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Donald, her children Janice (Brian) Bulmer of Calgary, Christine Storozuk (Barry Oliver), Kathy Storozuk (Alastair Grant), her grandchildren, Kelly Bulmer (Calgary), Myles and Cameron Oliver, Seija and Hannah Grant of Thunder Bay. She was predeceased by her father Bertram Perris 1975, her mother Louise McKinnon in 1973, her step-father Jack McKinnis and her beloved sister Jean Forester in 2003. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Church on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. at Jenkens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Luke's Alter Guild of which she was a long-time member, or the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line Condolences at www.obituariestoday.com