Suquamish resident Luise Waldie Ankers, age 89, died Jan. 3.

She was born on Easter Sunday, Mar. 23, 1913 in Washougal, Wash.

She received degrees from Eastern Washington and Western Washington universities and later did laboratory work with autistic children under the auspices of the New York City schools. She was a teacher her entire life.

She married Lt. George Ankers in 1938. When he was sent to Pearl Harbor at the beginning of World War II, she returned to Poulsbo, where she spent the war years with her grandparents in Suquamish.

After the war, the couple and daughter Jennifer were stationed in New York, Virginia and California. Capt. Ankers retired in 1963 and the family returned to Suquamish.

She was a member of the Episcopal Church and directed the church choirs in Virginia, California, Bainbridge Island and Port Gamble. She was also a volunteer office worker at St. Barnabas Church for many years.

She was the coordinator for the North Kitsap-Bainbridge Island blood drives for over 13 years. Interested in community affairs, she served as president of the Suquamish Community Club and PTA. She was also past president of the North Kitsap Eagles Auxiliary and a member of the Pioneer Association of Washington.

She was a well-known dog trainer, having conducted obedience classes for many years in Kitsap County. She also performed in many musical shows as a member of the Windjammers.

She received awards from the Aircraft Warning Service; the Navy Relief Society; the PTA, who honored her with two Golden Acorn awards; and the Suquamish School and the Literacy Council of Kitsap County, who recognized her for her volunteer work.

She is survived by daughter Jennifer, sister Jean Robinson and many nieces and nephews, including caregivers George and Virginia Robinson.

Interment will be at a later date at St. Barnabas Church. Remembrances may be made to the Kitsap Humane Society.