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    Celebrating the life of

    Louise Woolf Pollock

    29 Jul 1942 - 10 Apr 2020

    Family and friends

    Louise Woolf Pollock, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Louise retained her kindness, resilient spirit, and sense of humor through her long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The twinkle in her bright blue eyes was a gift that never left her.   Louise Woolf was born July 29, 1942, in Vancouver, Washington, where she lived through her teen years. As a child she enjoyed rowdy card games with h... more

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    Aug 1942

    Jim Pollock Father Gerry Woolf and baby Weeze

    Jan 1943

    Jim Pollock With her rattle

    29 Jul 1943

    Jim Pollock Weeze is 1!

    1944

    Jim Pollock Curly

    1945

    Jim Pollock Toddler Weeze

    1945

    Jim Pollock Weeze with her dad Gerry Woolf in their yard in Vancouver, WA.

    1952

    Jim Pollock 4th grade

    1958

    Jim Pollock With her father and grandfather

    1959

    Jim Pollock Going to the high school formal with her handsome forever date, Walt Pollock!

    1959

    Jim Pollock Senior year

    1959

    Jim Pollock Seaside good times with the aunties

    1962

    Jim Pollock Co-ed at UW

    1963

    Jim Pollock Weeze with her parents

    19 Jun 1964

    Jim Pollock Wedding day

    Oct 1967

    Jim Pollock Autumn

    Oct 1967

    Jim Pollock Forest walk with Lori

    Jun 1968

    Jim Pollock With baby Jimmy

    Jul 1968

    Jim Pollock Baby Jim

    1969

    Jim Pollock Weeze with a fabulous 'do

    1971

    Jim Pollock Hanging out

    1 Jan 1972

    Jim Pollock Legendary coffee cake recipe.

    Apr 1974

    Jim Pollock 3361 Bluff SE, Salem, Oregon

    1975

    Jim Pollock Mom loved to sew patches on all our jeans.

    1975

    Jim Pollock The 70's

    1975

    Jim Pollock Pollocks in the 70's

    1977

    Jim Pollock Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.

    1978

    Jim Pollock Ice storm in Portland!

    1979

    Jim Pollock Sporty

    1979

    Jim Pollock Flowers and denim

    1980

    Jim Pollock Mom in her Adam & Eve shirt

    Mar 1980

    Jim Pollock Jim's

    1981

    Jim Pollock By the beach

    Mar 1981

    Jim Pollock Piñata party for Jim's birthday, with Grant Hughes

    1982

    Jim Pollock Hiking at Mt. Jefferson

    1983

    Jim Pollock At the beach with nephew Kurt Ruhland

    1983

    Jim Pollock With Walt and his parents, Grace and Gene

    1984

    Jim Pollock The 80's

    Aug 1984

    Jim Pollock With Wes, Mary, Jenny, and Jimmy in Bend, Oregon

    1985

    Jim Pollock Mid-80's

    Apr 1985

    Jim Pollock Helping Jim with his bow tie for junior prom

    Dec 1985

    Jim Pollock Christmas

    Jul 1987

    Jim Pollock Beach house in Pacific City, Oregon

    Oct 1988

    Jim Pollock Halloween cookies with Lori

    1990

    Jim Pollock On the dock

    1991

    Jim Pollock Curly!

    1991

    Jim Pollock In Kyoto, while visiting Jim in Japan

    1992

    Jim Pollock Oregon Coast

    Aug 1994

    Jim Pollock Eastern Oregon

    7 Sep 1996

    Jim Pollock Family grouping

    7 Sep 1996

    Jim Pollock At Jim and Myriam's wedding with friends from Bridlemile Elementary: Bob Elsasser, Dave Edelstein, Grant Hughes, and Mark Kinzie.

    7 Sep 1996

    Jim Pollock At Jim and Myriam's wedding with bridesmaid Lori

    7 Sep 1996

    Jim Pollock With Lori and nephew Kurt Ruhland

    1997

    Jim Pollock Fancy night out

    1998

    Jim Pollock On safari in Kenya

    1998

    Jim Pollock At the equator in Kenya

    Jul 1999

    Jim Pollock With her first grandchild, Isabella

    2000

    Jim Pollock In the garden at the John's Landing house

    2001

    Jim Pollock By the Eiffel Tower in Paris

    2001

    Jim Pollock At the Musée d'Orsay in Paris

    11 Feb 2001

    Peggy and Bob Fowler We love Walt and Weeze party for retirement from PGE... always a love story even for retirement. Much love, Peggy and Bob Fowler

    Nov 2002

    Jim Pollock So excited to meet one of her favorites, Ann Curry, at The Today Show's Rockefeller Plaza studio!

    Nov 2002

    Jim Pollock At The Today Show filming in Rockefeller Center, NYC

    Feb 2003

    Jim Pollock With Eliana in Kaua'i

    7 Jul 2003

    Jim Pollock At the beach house with Isabella and Eliana

    18 Oct 2003

    Jim Pollock At the pumpkin patch with her pumpkins

    9 Jan 2004

    Jim Pollock Having a blast sledding in Leavenworth, Washington

    18 Feb 2004

    Jim Pollock Reading to her hula girls in Kaua'i

    Apr 2005

    Jim Pollock Legoland!

    Jul 2005

    Jim Pollock On the boat in Pacific City

    Dec 2005

    Jim Pollock Catalina's first Christmas

    27 Dec 2005

    Jim Pollock Card games with her girls during a Leavenworth weekend

    22 Feb 2006

    Jim Pollock Ice cream in Kaua'i

    Jul 2006

    Ardine & Bill Thompson We shared many fun and memorable times together from Portland to Kauai to Pacific City...who could miss "Dory Day's". Walt and Weeze were a very special couple and we will always hold our memories of Weeze close to our hearts for she was such a loving and caring person. Thank you for being part of our lives. Ardine & Bill Thompson

    Oct 2006

    Jim Pollock A quiet moment after babysitting...

    Feb 2007

    Jim Pollock So many wonderful times in beautiful Kaua'i

    23 Feb 2007

    Jim Pollock Lunch at Brenneke's on the beach in Kaua'i

    Aug 2007

    Jim Pollock Mom loved this sunsuit on Catalina so much!

    11 Aug 2007

    Jim Pollock Leavenworth was a favorite destination, too!

    2008

    Jim Pollock Checking out the local vegetation on the Cook Islands

    2008

    Jim Pollock Kayaking in the Cook Islands

    11 May 2008

    Eliana Pollock At the University of Washington

    Jul 2008

    Jim Pollock Lake Quinault Lodge

    2009

    Natasha Houldson We were so honored to have Weeze and Walt attend our wedding in Hood River. Such wonderful, kind mentors and friends! We will remember Weeze for her bright smile and generous spirit. - Natasha Houldson and Jared Bradel

    Dec 2009

    Jim Pollock Christmas Crackers

    Dec 2009

    Jim Pollock Weeze "excited" at Walt's new Numismatist's Almanac

    2010

    Jim Pollock Enjoying the warm weather and the outdoor art in Santa Fe, New Mexico

    2010

    Jim Pollock Fun sculptures in Santa Fe, New Mexico

    Mar 2010

    Jim Pollock The tram at Wildlife Park in San Diego

    Mar 2010

    Jim Pollock Grandma always got the Seat of Honor in the minivan

    Mar 2010

    Jim Pollock Riding a hummingbird on the San Diego Zoo carousel

    Mar 2010

    Jim Pollock Sunny smiles at the San Diego Zoo

    31 Mar 2010

    Jim Pollock With her silly grandgirls at the San Diego Zoo

    Apr 2010

    Jim Pollock Balboa Park, San Diego

    2012

    Jim Pollock Bainbridge chefs

    Jul 2012

    Jim Pollock Clam digging on Bainbridge

    Aug 2012

    Jim Pollock Joint birthday fun at Pacific City

    Apr 2013

    Jim Pollock Weeze loving the big wheel at Disneyland's California Adventure...Walt, not so much!

    Apr 2013

    Jim Pollock It's A Small World After All!

    Jul 2013

    Jim Pollock W & W at the Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle

    Mar 2014

    Jim Pollock At the UW Quad during the Cherry Blossom Festival

    12 Sep 2014

    Jim Pollock Enjoying sweet treats at the Pendleton Roundup

    5 Feb 2015

    Jim Pollock Enjoying a cool drink in Kaua'i!

    15 Feb 2015

    Jim Pollock Lori and mom in Kaua'i

    Jul 2015

    Jim Pollock Pollocks' and Gabriels' joint birthday celebration

    Dec 2015

    Jim Pollock Brunch at Etta's on the waterfront

    10 Feb 2016

    Lenny Pezzano Meeting Louise and Walt 13 years ago was one of the treasures of the Eagle Harbour Condominiums that we didn’t realize would be one of the unknown jewels of the complex. From the moment we first met Louise and her husband Walt, we knew we were meeting some very special people and one of the loveliest ladies we’ve ever known. They graciously shared their lives with us, let us use their wonderful “fishing cottage” as they called it, in Pacific City, and shared with us their wonderful knowledge and experiences of Kauai when we visited there four years ago. Attached is one of our favorites pictures of this wonderful couple when we were visiting them in Kauai. Charles Schulz says it best: “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” Charlie Brown Lenny & Roger

    Mar 2016

    Jim Pollock The Griswolds...uh, Pollocks...do Disneyland

    Apr 2016

    Jim Pollock Disneyland's Toy Story Midway Mania!

    24 Apr 2016

    Jim Pollock Going for ice cream in Redmond, Washington, on a warm spring evening

    Jun 2016

    Jim Pollock Pike Place Market

    Jun 2017

    Jim Pollock Isabella's high school graduation party

    27 Jul 2017

    Eliana Pollock Birthday celebration with her grandchildren

    Feb 2018

    Jim Pollock Enjoying Kaua'i with Lori

    Jun 2018

    Jim Pollock Walking in the woods

    Jul 2018

    Jim Pollock VIP seats at Jimmy and Melanie's wedding

    Jul 2018

    Jim Pollock At Jimmy and Melanie's wedding

    Aug 2018

    Jim Pollock Post Alley at Pike Place Market

    26 Jul 2019

    Lizzie Holland My mom and Louise always enjoyed their afternoon visits ❤️

    15 Jan 2020

    Chris Pollock Atherton At the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought but what we built; not what we got but what we shared; not our competence but our character; and not our success, but our significance. Live a life that matters. Live a life of love. This reminds of us Weeze. She lived a life that matters. She lived a life of Love. The Atherton's

    4 Apr 2020

    Jim Pollock .

    4 Apr 2020

    Jim Pollock .

    I first met Louise in the 2nd grade, at Lincoln Grade School. From the first time I met Louise she has always been a wonderful friend. We had lots of laughs and memories together. Camping with my family, going to Seaside and staying with Louise's Aunt and staying at the YWCA in downtown Seattle, when Ft Vancouver made it to State in Basketball....

    Joan Swarner10 Apr 2020
    10 Apr 2020

    Mary Williamson Louise was the kindest sweetest person I’ve had the privilege to know and love. These are just a few of the special times we’ve shared over the years. I will miss you my dear sweet friend❤️

    10 Apr 2020

    Ed Sienkiewicz Remembering Louise from her winemaking days. We pray for peace and comfort for the Pollock family. Roxanne and Ed

    10 Apr 2020

    Sabina Wohlfeiler Louise lives on in all of our memories. Her sweet smile, her easy elegance and her ability to sense what is needed are my strongest images of her. When I was feeling vulnerable, she reached into my heart with compassion, understanding and just the right words. A true and precious friend.

    We were fortunate enough to move in next door to Weeze and Walt when we came to Portland in 2012. Weeze really did sparkle with that eye-twinkle, and she was ALWAYS sweet and caring. We especially enjoyed bird watching with her and Walt when they took us along with them on trips to local nature sites. We have missed her ever since they moved awa...

    Tom and Liz Cooksey10 Apr 2020
    10 Apr 2020

    Kay Ringel Kay Menaul and Louise probably about 1955-56 on 44th Street. My dear friend for 72 years❤️

    10 Apr 2020

    Dave PIPER@CCGMAIL.NET There are so many wonderful memories that I hardly have one to focus on but my immediate flash was a birthday party for one of our kids (maybe the first year BD) at Pollock's. Louise had, of course, made a great cake with plenty of frosting and the birthday kid got it everywhere. Louise, in typical fashion, took the mess in stride and really enjoyed it. I also consider myself blessed to have spent time in Hawaii a few years back with Walt and Louise. It was a special time to enjoy Louise and realize that the disease was going to be inevitable. Again, it's the memories that we have and share that sustain us. God Bless You, Louise.

    Oh, Walt my good friend. You are a shining example of what a spouse should be. Its looks like you lived your lives with adventure! You were both blessed to have each other. Memories are strong and last though time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong, Best Always, Jim

    Jim Manion10 Apr 2020
    10 Apr 2020

    Ginger Pollock Academy Awards night in Portland Oregon. Warren, Ginger,Max, Louise & Walt. So much fun🎩

    10 Apr 2020

    Ginger Pollock Louise was my sister-in-law who I loved dearly. I was blessed to be in her life for 46 years. She was the kindest person I have ever known. I am so happy we got to live so close to her on Bainbridge Island these past 3 years. I will miss her so much & I know that her bright star will shine down on me always. I love you dear sister❤️

    10 Apr 2020

    Dave PIPER@CCGMAIL.NET One of our wonderful memories.

    Dear Walt and family, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved Weeze. I am grateful to have known her “sparkling blue eyes”, seen her frequent smile and experience her ready warmth. Louise was consistently kind and always interested in others. And the two of you shared a rare relationship, one that started so early in your lives and bloom...

    Margie Harris10 Apr 2020
    10 Apr 2020

    Ginger Pollock The 3 Pollock men & their loves. This was a special moment in our lives together. RIP Louise, you will be missed beyond words❤️🙏

    Many years ago, as a dinner guest of Walt and Louise, I was served Chicken Jambalaya. I raved so much about it that Louise offered me the recipe. It has since become THE special dinner request of my three now-grown children. Thanks, Louise!

    John Reynolds11 Apr 2020
    11 Apr 2020

    Deedee Gabriel Catalina Angelica was in la la land after the baptism at St. Stephen, the Martyr church in Renton. Louise and Walt were on hand to join the liturgy.

    11 Apr 2020

    Deedee Gabriel A boating treat on the Nestucca River in Pacific City, Oregon.

    11 Apr 2020

    Ginger Pollock Gosh I loved Louise so much. I was so blessed to be her sister in law for so many years. I’m really going to miss you😢🙏

    So many memories of great times in Pacific City. The best are of evenings Walt and Louise spent playing board games with our boys (after Walt nearly stranded us in the river with his new boat). Louise’s laughter made the room comforting and with her around nobody seemed to lose. Our boys, Kathleen and I loved it when she was around. We miss her...

    Steve Wright11 Apr 2020

    I did not know Louise well, but remember that she achieved a degree of fame with BPA staff when in her remarks to the hundreds of people gathered to recognize Walt's departure from BPA, she solemnly noted that she regretted that he would no longer be bringing home all those free government pens. That took character.

    Paul Norman11 Apr 2020

    We had the good fortune to be neighbors of Walt & Weeze's in Portland. They were the first friends we made in Oregon. They generously shared their knowledge of the NW and invited us to learn the fun of crabbing in the rain in Pacific City. What a terrific pair! They inspired us to always lead with love and laughter. So kind and delightful to be a...

    Denis Moore11 Apr 2020
    11 Apr 2020

    Deedee Gabriel At Redmond High after Catalina's performance

    11 Apr 2020

    Deedee Gabriel September 1996 was an exciting day for Louise and I, in our fuschia gowns getting ready for the wedding processional. It was a first for both of us and we wanted to make it memorable and special for Jim and Myriam. Louise was cool as a cucumber as she alleviated my anxieties in making the occasion perfect! Just look at that engaging smile!

    11 Apr 2020

    Jen Conjerti Weeze will always have a special place in my heart ! She was such a beautiful spirit and I will always have her and Walt to thank for showing me Kauai and being my second family and sharing many , many special moments of my life with her .Love you Weeze you will forever be in my heart ❤️

    I'm so sad. She was warm, generous, funny. She never met a stranger but was open, friendly, and so easy to talk to. From the very first I felt like I had known her all my life. I have several beautiful china Christmas dishes that were gifts from Walt & Weeze that I use every year and will now mean even more. She loved her family and was loved ...

    Nicki Stauffer11 Apr 2020

    Dear Walt and Family: I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Louise. She was a beautiful, considerate person with a kind and gentle soul. She is now at peace and in the loving hands of our Lord. Always remember her with love and of the good times which you shared. May you always be comforted by those memories and the love of God. Denni...

    Dennis Lee11 Apr 2020
    12 Apr 2020

    Ardine & Bill Thompson Two special friends in Kauai!

    Our favorite memories of our neighbor Louise, besides her friendliness, kindness and ever-present smile, are of the condominium home she made so beautiful. On the walls are striking artwork and grandchildren treasures, At Christmas time the house dazzled with lights and decorations and reminiscences of gifts they had made so special for their child...

    Frank and Joan Ducceschi12 Apr 2020
    12 Apr 2020

    Larry & Ila Larson It has taken too long to post our thoughts in this wonderful tribute to Weeze’s life. We first met Walt and Weeze in the late 70’s and it was immediately obvious how perfectly matched they were and the deep devotion they held for each other and their wonderful family. As so many have already spoken, Louise left a deep hole in the hearts of many, many close friends. We are proud to have been a member of that group who admired and loved her. We will hold many wonderful memories of our times together ( pic of Pollocks turn to make dinner in Provence) and will miss her as we join with the rest of her friends in helping Walt and family adjust to life without beautiful, loving Louise at their side. Larry & Ila Larson

    Today I am sure Louise visited me. I was outside on this beautiful Easter Day walking my dog Lucy. I happened to be on a wonderful phone call with her son Jim (my nephew), when I noticed a garden snake moving thru the grass. It was beautiful, about 2 feet long and passed graciously as I stood there observing it move into the thick foliage. I to...

    Ginger Pollock12 Apr 2020
    13 Apr 2020

    Jessica Sienkiewicz There are smiles, and then there are smiles. I recall, in a way that feels like yesterday, the smile of Weeze. It wasn’t just her mouth moving upwards. Her smile included her eyes, her shoulders, her hands and her sweet voice. It was genuine and full of gratitude for whatever joy she was feeling. That smile was contagious to all those around her. She had a wonderful knack of compassion, quietly meeting the needs of those around her. I feel so lucky to have spent my youth in her presence. She had some pretty great dance moves too.

    Many of my memories of Louise came from the years' we worked together at Century West Engineering. Louise was: Always positive and upbeat. Always smiled (great smiled ). Always cared for others. Always happy to see you. Always a friend. Always listened. Always professional and could find a solution to any issue. Always made the rest of us better pe...

    J. Ned Dempsey13 Apr 2020

    Walt and Weeze were the greatest partnership I have ever witnessed. They were a package deal. Had you the great good fortune of working with Walt, you had the benefit of "the team" of Walt and Weeze. Career joy! Weeze was as much a consultant to me on occassions as was Walt. "Let me run this by Weeze. We'll get back to you." And viola! Sage ...

    Maureen Fallt14 Apr 2020

    Walt and Family I had the good fortune of chatting with Louise at several Bonneville events. She was savvy to the woes of the Bonneville family and responded with a wink. Louise clearly touched so many people in her life. My condolences to the family

    Brian Silverstein14 Apr 2020

    We didn't know Louise in her snake-handling and wine-making days, but met the Pollocks when they joined our "vertical community" at Legends. Weeze was a pleasure to be around; she brought an aura of joy by just walking into the lobby. Walt and Weeze were good neighbors and all of us fortunate enough to have been touched by Weeze's goodness are bl...

    Sharon Little14 Apr 2020

    Walt means so much to me, and through him I had the fortune to meet Weeze. I wish I had been able to know her better. I came around late in her life, but the times we met were precious. Her spirit was always so evident and strong, and even though we didn't really speak, her sparkle and her smile were infectious, and the love between Walt and Weeze ...

    Libby Burke14 Apr 2020
    15 Apr 2020

    Richard Erickson Special memories..special friends. Love, Richard and Connie

    15 Apr 2020

    Connie Erickson The special couple at Walt’s retirement party. So blessed to have worked with Walt..because Weeze was in the package. We are so blessed to have them in our lives..treated you like family from day one. We loved Weeze’s smile..could light up a room and the people in it. Weeze was beautiful..inside and out..and will be so missed. She will always be in our hearts with love. Richard and Connie Erickson

    15 Apr 2020

    Stephen Holland Miss afternoon visits with Louise & Walt - Lee-ann & Steve

    We didn't know Louise in her snake handling and wine-making days, but were fortunate to be neighbors of the Pollocks when they moved into our "vertical neighborhood" at Legends. Walt and Weeze were a joy to be around and good neighbors. Weeze brought cheer to our building by simply walking into the lobby with her big smile. Even the smallest thin...

    Sharon Little15 Apr 2020

    Memories of Louise – Maggie and Mike Clement We met Louise and Walt while working at Naval Reactors in Washington in the 1960s. We got to know each other well when we lived in adjacent apartments in Pittsburgh while Walt and Mike attended the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Reactor Engineering School from February to August 1966. The men went to cl...

    Mike Clement17 Apr 2020

    I knew Louise as the little blonde preschool girl who lived in the house behind our's on 44th Street in Vancouver, Washington. Our mothers had a gate in the back yards to make coffee get-togethers easier. I re-encountered Louise many years later at a wedding and was charmed at how gracious she and Walt were. They carried an old photo of Louise and ...

    Donna Schneider27 Apr 2020