Adieu, Monsieur Limouzy
I found this in my speed read of the paper today. Pierre Limouzy was a fixture of the St. Louis University Department of Modern Languages for a long time. He was a native of Orleans, France and really sold the study abroad program when I was at SLU the first time in the late 1980s. He convinced me to go, and my life's never been the same since.
In fact, when I started back at SLU this past year, somehow they still thought he was my advisor. I'd bet he'd be shocked that I resurfaced at the School of Nursing. C'est pas vrai! ;->
Donnez-leur, Seigneur, le repos éternel.
Et que la lumière éternelle les éclaire.
Qu'ils reposent en paix.
(from http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/french/fran116.htm)
Limouzy, Dr. Pierre F. age 74, died December 14, 2006. His wife, Emma Jane Limouzy preceded him in death in 2004; loving uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Pierre was born in France, however, for many years he lived in University City and taught French at St. Louis Uni-versity until his retirement.
Services:A Memorial Service will be conducted on the first floor of Jesuit Hall, 3601 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 5 p.m.
Memorial Contributions may be made to (The Roach Fellowship), a scholarship fund at St. Louis University for students studying French. Mail contributions to The Roach Fellowship, c /o St. Louis University Office of Development, DuBourg Hall, 3rd Floor, 221 North Grand, St. Louis, MO 63103. A service of THE LUPTON CHAPEL.
Labels: French, Limouzy, memorial, Modern Languages, prayers, SLU
posted by colleen @ 6:31 AM
4 Comments:
What an odd way to find out about the death of a former professor, on the internet!
I was a French major in the early 1970's and Professor Limouzy was one of the bright lights delightful mentors then along with Madame Hamburg and Professor Roach.
I celebrate his life and grieve his passing.
Nous rendons grace a Dieu!
Fr. Roc O'Connor, SJ
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
Thanks Father for your post. It was a surprise to read today.
I was deeply saddened tonight when I read your post. I too spent a year in Orleans '87-'88 and was forever changed because of it. I'm sure there is a place in heaven for Prof L., for what he had to endure with me in 17th century French Lit.
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