Mountaineer Lou Whittaker died March 24 at home in Ashford, Washington. Former Lakewood resident Tim J. Marsh submitted an obituary notice clipping (see below) and added a note:
“At Villa Plaza in suburban Tacoma’s Lakewood was Whittaker’s Chalet. My sister and I were among those who bought stuff there and rented our skis and poles there for learning to downhill ski at Paradise/Mount Rainier … when downhill skiing was done there. We learned through the TNT/Tacoma News Tribune- Metropolitan (Tacoma) learn to ski program.”
Click here to read The Washington Post’s obituary.
Tim Marsh,
THANK YOU for image and post about Lou, equally amazing, seeming always content to excel in the shadow of his brother Jim. We’re fortunate he survived motorcycles to keep climbing, and for reminding us that getting off the mountain is often more hazardous than the ascent. RIP Lou; remembered well.
He was a dear sweet man and will be missed greatly. Rest easy and thank you for all the smiles ❤️