Louise P Nation

April 8, 2007

??? Louise P. Nation, 97, passed away Sunday April 8, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center.? She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 13, 1909, the daughter of Ernie and Freda Smith.? The family moved to Toledo immediately following the disastrous flooding of the Miami River in 1913.? In later years, the Smith's were well know entertainers in this area. ??? Louise married John V. Nation on April 28, 1935.? For this devoted couple it meant a Credit Union career.?? It began with John being a volunteer with Spicer C.U., but soon he was joined by Louise.? This team served local credit unions for over 30 years.? She was active in the Chapter and Ohio C.U. League, holding many offices.? She was the originator of the credit union flag.? The Nation's organized a credit union in the 40's, now known as the Co-op.? Toledo Credit Union Inc. was the most recent to benefit from their dedication .? Louise retired in 1968. ??? She had a keen sense of humor which she shared with her friends.? Her hobbies were flower arranging (fresh and artificial), yard work, and collecting favorite recipes.? She was a member of the May Elliot Chapter of the O.E.S. for over 60 years.? She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters, Ruth Smith and Lucille Osborne.? She is survived by two god-daughters, Susan Coder and Nancy Seckman. ??? Friends are invited to visit after 11:00am Thursday in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue where funeral services will commence at 1:00pm.? Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.?