Louis Marmet was born April 29, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the only child of John and Henrietta Marmet.

Louis served in the Army during WW II and then worked as an accountant for Continental Insurance for 25 years.

Louis met Pat Landreth, his life-partner of 40 years in the High Spot bar in Los Angeles in 1969. They had been together ever since. When Louis took an early retirement in 1983, they moved to San Diego.

Louis was diagnosed with cancer four years ago and was given four months to live. Louis beat the odds and with the help of Pat, Hospice, and Rusty, his faithful poodle, he lived another four years.

At Louis' insistence, they were legally married one year ago, June 18, 2008 and had their marriage blessed here at Dignity on the following Sunday. Louis and Pat were with us for Mass on May 24th where he received his Last Sacrament.

Louis passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital with Pat at his side, Tuesday morning, May 26th.  At his request, Louis' ashes were scattered here at UUC in the canyon just below the chapel. Remembering is the beginning of healing. May the gentle soul of our brother Louis Marmet rest in peace!