In Memory

Louise Weingartner (Major) - Class Of 1946

Louise Weingartner (Major)

Louise Weingartner Major passed away peacefully on February 24, 2019, following a stroke a few days before. Louise was born in Pasadena on October 11, 1928 to Frances and Frank Weingartner. Her brother, Frank Weingartner '44, passed away in 1959.

Louise graduated from South Pasadena-San Marino High School in 1946. In 1950 she graduated from Whittier College with a degree in Education. She taught Second grade in Taft, California which is where she met Richard Major on a blind date. They married in 1951 and were married for 64 years until Dick's passing in 2015. After son David was born in 1953, they moved to Pasadena in 1954. She lived in the same home until August 2018 when she moved to The Californian, a care home in Pasadena.

Louise quit teaching to raise her children. Mark (born in 1956) and Donna (born in 1960). She returned to teaching in 1970 as a substitute with Pasadena Unified School District for over 40 years. She was active in PTA, AAUW, National Charity League and the Nine O' Clock Players/Assistance League.

Louise and Dick loved the Pasadena Symphony and held season tickets for years. They traveled to five continents and made new friends on their trips. Louise maintained many lifelong friendships that went back decades, including a childhood friend from Kindergarten. After Dick passed away, she helped with the property management business that he had started 40 years ago. Louise was a strong, positive person who was very thoughtful of others, and valued personal relationships. She had high moral standards, a keen sense of humor and was a great role model for her family and grandchildren.

Louise is survived by her children, David, Mark (Beth), Donna, and five grandchildren.

Donna Major Spurrell, daughter