Louis Dwire was born in New Castle, Colorado on July 8, 1939 to John and Nora K. (Simonson) Dwire.
He was raised and schooled in New Castle, later attending Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, where he graduated with a teaching degree. He taught every grade level in Rangely, Colorado for 14 years.
Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, he attended the University of Utah and graduated in 1984, with a Masters' Degree in Humanities, Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences. He worked for the Utah School System for 24 years. In 1987 Lou became a Charter Member of the Utah Augmentative, Assistive Communication and Technology Team for Salt Lake City School District.
Since 1987, UAAACT has been dedicated to improving the communication skills of students with disabilities across the State of Utah. While working full time for the Salt Lake City School District as a Speech/Language Pathologist he also accepted a position as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah for two years. There he enjoyed teaching, mentoring students and acting as a Clinic Supervisor.
In 2001, he received the Merlin J. Mecham Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah. In 2001-2002, he was President of the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association. In 2002-2003, he was the President of Utah Speech and Hearing Association. In 2003, he received the H. Kenton Reavis Distinguished Service Award in Augmentative Communication. Of all his accomplishments and awards, the title he liked the most was given to him by the young special education students. To them he was "Woo", and they loved "Woo".
Lou was involved in education in California, Colorado, and Utah with approximately 40 years combined service to children in regular and special education. Lou was a deacon of the First Congregational Church, loved theatre and had season tickets to the Hale Theater for the Broadway Shows that came to Salt Lake City as well as the performances at the Capitol and Pioneer Theaters. He had good friends and a rewarding life. He resided at 3616 South 860 East in Millcreek Township, Utah at the time of his death.
Louis is survived by his sister: Barbara E. Smith of Clifton, Colorado, nieces and nephews: Scott Dwire and wife Elaine York, Sharron and Wayne Bishop, Michael Bishop, Brandon Bishop, Debra Smith, Warren Smith, Marcia Smith, Krissa and Tracy Grant, Zander, and Donavon Grant, Ann Connelly, Mark, Sheena, Tia, Von, and Kurt Connelly. Preceded in death by his parents: John W. Dwire and Nora K. (Simonson) Dwire, brother: John F. Dwire, and nephews: Warren D. Smith, Donald W. Smith, Kevin N. Dwire.
Please join us in celebration and remembrance of Louis' life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, East Millcreek, Utah. Reverend Dr. Michael Chittum officiating.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at the Highland Cemetery in New Castle, Colorado at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Published in the Deseret News on September 3, 2009.
He was raised and schooled in New Castle, later attending Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, where he graduated with a teaching degree. He taught every grade level in Rangely, Colorado for 14 years.
Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, he attended the University of Utah and graduated in 1984, with a Masters' Degree in Humanities, Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences. He worked for the Utah School System for 24 years. In 1987 Lou became a Charter Member of the Utah Augmentative, Assistive Communication and Technology Team for Salt Lake City School District.
Since 1987, UAAACT has been dedicated to improving the communication skills of students with disabilities across the State of Utah. While working full time for the Salt Lake City School District as a Speech/Language Pathologist he also accepted a position as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah for two years. There he enjoyed teaching, mentoring students and acting as a Clinic Supervisor.
In 2001, he received the Merlin J. Mecham Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah. In 2001-2002, he was President of the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association. In 2002-2003, he was the President of Utah Speech and Hearing Association. In 2003, he received the H. Kenton Reavis Distinguished Service Award in Augmentative Communication. Of all his accomplishments and awards, the title he liked the most was given to him by the young special education students. To them he was "Woo", and they loved "Woo".
Lou was involved in education in California, Colorado, and Utah with approximately 40 years combined service to children in regular and special education. Lou was a deacon of the First Congregational Church, loved theatre and had season tickets to the Hale Theater for the Broadway Shows that came to Salt Lake City as well as the performances at the Capitol and Pioneer Theaters. He had good friends and a rewarding life. He resided at 3616 South 860 East in Millcreek Township, Utah at the time of his death.
Louis is survived by his sister: Barbara E. Smith of Clifton, Colorado, nieces and nephews: Scott Dwire and wife Elaine York, Sharron and Wayne Bishop, Michael Bishop, Brandon Bishop, Debra Smith, Warren Smith, Marcia Smith, Krissa and Tracy Grant, Zander, and Donavon Grant, Ann Connelly, Mark, Sheena, Tia, Von, and Kurt Connelly. Preceded in death by his parents: John W. Dwire and Nora K. (Simonson) Dwire, brother: John F. Dwire, and nephews: Warren D. Smith, Donald W. Smith, Kevin N. Dwire.
Please join us in celebration and remembrance of Louis' life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, East Millcreek, Utah. Reverend Dr. Michael Chittum officiating.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at the Highland Cemetery in New Castle, Colorado at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Published in the Deseret News on September 3, 2009.
Louis Dwire was born in New Castle, Colorado on July 8, 1939 to John and Nora K. (Simonson) Dwire.
He was raised and schooled in New Castle, later attending Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, where he graduated with a teaching degree. He taught every grade level in Rangely, Colorado for 14 years.
Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, he attended the University of Utah and graduated in 1984, with a Masters' Degree in Humanities, Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences. He worked for the Utah School System for 24 years. In 1987 Lou became a Charter Member of the Utah Augmentative, Assistive Communication and Technology Team for Salt Lake City School District.
Since 1987, UAAACT has been dedicated to improving the communication skills of students with disabilities across the State of Utah. While working full time for the Salt Lake City School District as a Speech/Language Pathologist he also accepted a position as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah for two years. There he enjoyed teaching, mentoring students and acting as a Clinic Supervisor.
In 2001, he received the Merlin J. Mecham Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah. In 2001-2002, he was President of the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association. In 2002-2003, he was the President of Utah Speech and Hearing Association. In 2003, he received the H. Kenton Reavis Distinguished Service Award in Augmentative Communication. Of all his accomplishments and awards, the title he liked the most was given to him by the young special education students. To them he was "Woo", and they loved "Woo".
Lou was involved in education in California, Colorado, and Utah with approximately 40 years combined service to children in regular and special education. Lou was a deacon of the First Congregational Church, loved theatre and had season tickets to the Hale Theater for the Broadway Shows that came to Salt Lake City as well as the performances at the Capitol and Pioneer Theaters. He had good friends and a rewarding life. He resided at 3616 South 860 East in Millcreek Township, Utah at the time of his death.
Louis is survived by his sister: Barbara E. Smith of Clifton, Colorado, nieces and nephews: Scott Dwire and wife Elaine York, Sharron and Wayne Bishop, Michael Bishop, Brandon Bishop, Debra Smith, Warren Smith, Marcia Smith, Krissa and Tracy Grant, Zander, and Donavon Grant, Ann Connelly, Mark, Sheena, Tia, Von, and Kurt Connelly. Preceded in death by his parents: John W. Dwire and Nora K. (Simonson) Dwire, brother: John F. Dwire, and nephews: Warren D. Smith, Donald W. Smith, Kevin N. Dwire.
Please join us in celebration and remembrance of Louis' life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, East Millcreek, Utah. Reverend Dr. Michael Chittum officiating.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at the Highland Cemetery in New Castle, Colorado at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Published in the Deseret News on September 3, 2009.
He was raised and schooled in New Castle, later attending Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, where he graduated with a teaching degree. He taught every grade level in Rangely, Colorado for 14 years.
Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, he attended the University of Utah and graduated in 1984, with a Masters' Degree in Humanities, Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences. He worked for the Utah School System for 24 years. In 1987 Lou became a Charter Member of the Utah Augmentative, Assistive Communication and Technology Team for Salt Lake City School District.
Since 1987, UAAACT has been dedicated to improving the communication skills of students with disabilities across the State of Utah. While working full time for the Salt Lake City School District as a Speech/Language Pathologist he also accepted a position as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah for two years. There he enjoyed teaching, mentoring students and acting as a Clinic Supervisor.
In 2001, he received the Merlin J. Mecham Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Utah. In 2001-2002, he was President of the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association. In 2002-2003, he was the President of Utah Speech and Hearing Association. In 2003, he received the H. Kenton Reavis Distinguished Service Award in Augmentative Communication. Of all his accomplishments and awards, the title he liked the most was given to him by the young special education students. To them he was "Woo", and they loved "Woo".
Lou was involved in education in California, Colorado, and Utah with approximately 40 years combined service to children in regular and special education. Lou was a deacon of the First Congregational Church, loved theatre and had season tickets to the Hale Theater for the Broadway Shows that came to Salt Lake City as well as the performances at the Capitol and Pioneer Theaters. He had good friends and a rewarding life. He resided at 3616 South 860 East in Millcreek Township, Utah at the time of his death.
Louis is survived by his sister: Barbara E. Smith of Clifton, Colorado, nieces and nephews: Scott Dwire and wife Elaine York, Sharron and Wayne Bishop, Michael Bishop, Brandon Bishop, Debra Smith, Warren Smith, Marcia Smith, Krissa and Tracy Grant, Zander, and Donavon Grant, Ann Connelly, Mark, Sheena, Tia, Von, and Kurt Connelly. Preceded in death by his parents: John W. Dwire and Nora K. (Simonson) Dwire, brother: John F. Dwire, and nephews: Warren D. Smith, Donald W. Smith, Kevin N. Dwire.
Please join us in celebration and remembrance of Louis' life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, East Millcreek, Utah. Reverend Dr. Michael Chittum officiating.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at the Highland Cemetery in New Castle, Colorado at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Published in the Deseret News on September 3, 2009.
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