Juliette Louviere

Juliette A. Louviere
April 16, 1923 - October 16, 2008

Julie joined the love of her life on Thursday, Oct. 16th while in a rehabilitation center recovering from a broken hip. She is survived by daughters Juanita Tuell (Bill) and Kathy Garner (Troy), daughter-in-law Dawn Louviere, grandchildren Jimmy, Tamii, Glenn Allen, Allison, Matt and Clay, great grandson Mason, and her beloved dog, Bessie. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen, brothers Jean (Lulu) and Leon, and son Glenn.

Born in Paris, France, Julie experienced hard times during the war (Nazi occupation) often times traveling the countryside with her uncle to barter for food. It was during the post war era that she met (at a USO dance) and later married Allen who was in the Army Air Corps (which later became the U.S. Air Force) and was in France with the occupation forces. He was able to spend several tours in Europe to be near Julie's family. After returning stateside, Allen became ill, so they moved to Denver to be close to the VA hospital and Juanita's family.

In being a survivor, Julie taught herself to read and write English, learned to drive, and obtained a cosmetology license so that she could support herself and Kathy who was only 10 years old at the time. She enjoyed many different kinds of crafting activities including sewing, crocheting and canning. Many of the family enjoyed her creations of slippers, pajamas, Afghans, and her famous jalapeno jelly. She hosted many family dinners with her excellent cooking, which at times included one of her favorite rabbit dishes. Her green thumb was always prevalent as anything she touched grew wherever she decided to put it (or in some cases, where she dropped it). One of her proudest accomplishments was in becoming an American Citizen in 1950. TV was a favorite pastime of Julie's and she loved old Westerns (Bonanza, Rawhide, etc.) old movies and shows such as Quincy and The Waltons. Julie rarely missed one of Matt, Clay or Masons games whether it be football, soccer, or lacrosse. Even in inclimate weather, she would bundle up in a heavy coat plus a large blanket. Last, but certainly not least was her love of animals, particularly dogs, who were treated better than most kings.

She will be sadly (and fondly) missed by all who knew and loved her. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dumb Friends League or the Alzheimer's Association.