Louis P Aure
March 5, 1918 - September 11, 2007
Obituary
Louis P. Aure died peacefully at home on September 11, 2007 at the age of 89. He was born in Sykkylven, Norway to Tommesine Klokkerhaug Aure and Peter P.Aure. Louis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edel Bjørseth Aure, and his seven sisters and brothers. He is survived by his children, Linda McCrea Richard, Tina P. Aure, John Aure; two grandchildren, Edel and Grant McCrea; sisters in law, Margrethe Haugseth Aure of Sykkylven, Gerd Opdal of Svelvik, brother in law and Ludvik Bjørseth Solveig of Bergen; cousin, Partricia Prosser of Las Vegas; nieces, Lorraine Wallace Art, JoAnne Sandberg Art, Pauline Conradi, Inger Karin Saltonstall Kent, nephew, Nils Gunnar Mørkeseth Edel, and many dear nieces and nephews in Norway. Louis immigrated to America in 1953 to join his sister, Johanne Riksheim Pete, and brothers, Paul Lina and Nils O. Aure Petersen Gladys, in Seattle. He began working as a tailor at Frederick and Nelson within a week of his arrival. He worked at the store for 35 years, retiring as the tailor-shop manager. Louis felt privileged to work in the store that many of his customers claimed was the nicest in the country. He valued the friendships he had with the wonderful employees at F&N. Louis was grateful for his dear friends in the Norwegian American community, his kind neighbors and his church community at Ballard First Lutheran. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 21st at 11:30 at Evergreen Washelli followed by a memorial service at 1:00 at Ballard First Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ballard First Lutheran, 2006 NW 65th, 98117, or Group Health Community Foundation, Dept. 4194, PO Box 34936, Seattle, WA 98124.
I worked with Louis for several years at Frederick & Nelson. He was such a kind, gentle man who was always perfectly dressed. He represented all that was good about F & N and was one of the reasons customers returned year after year.
Louis never seemed to have a bad day and he never spoke ill of others which made him a joy to around. You should be proud of your father, he was a good man.
Sincerely,
Maureen Kerschbaum
Louis was a “Gentleman from the Old School”. He epitomized the kind of man that made Frederick & Nelson what it once was. It was my pleasure to be associated with him.
I wish your family all the best
and their memories of you are
all good and happy.
with my deepest condolances
Jdith England
John, Tina, Linda and families,
Our most sincere condolences are with you in this time of the loss of your father. I always knew him as a kind and gentle man. He was always held with the highest respect as one of the neighbors that everyone looked up to.
Peace be with you now and always.
David Cress and family