Peter A. Loudis

Peter A. Loudis passed away February 2, 2021 at the age of 69, surrounded by his family in Houston, Texas. A heart attack, although sudden, was a parting gift by God and Peter which allowed his family to gather to be with him and say goodbye.

Peter was born in New Rochelle, New York, raised in Douglaston, New York and a proud Houstonian for over 46 years. Peter exemplified heart, humor, and hard work in all walks of his extraordinary and impactful life.

Raised by Catherine and Victor Loudis, he and his father would say, “a thorn amongst roses.” The only boy between four sisters, Peter learned love, compassion, and how to navigate to find his own path in life.

Family has been a cornerstone in Peter’s life and his love for each of them has never wavered or waned.

Preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Donohoe, father Victor, and mother Catherine, he is survived by the love of his life and soulmate, Rebecca “Sue” Loudis; his two children and their spouses, Claire Elizabeth Mead and her husband Christopher, Peter Michael Loudis and his wife Olivia; three grandchildren, Emilia Mae Loudis, Owen Gregory Mead, and Peter David Loudis; his sisters Victoria Loudis (husband Edward), Catherine Loudis, Jacqueline Pamerleau (husband Don); brothers-in-law, Solon Ray Spence, and William Donohoe; sister-in-law, Sandra Spence; and many nieces and nephews who were so special.

Peter graduated from Bishop Reilly High School and would go on to attend Georgetown University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College and a Master of Education degree from University of Houston. A teacher by profession, and in practice in nearly every way, Peter served his community as a standout, helping register students to vote, sharing his financial knowledge and guidance with family and friends, writing curriculum for and teaching science, language arts, and piloting the Gifted and Talented program in Spring Branch ISD.

After more than 26 years of teaching he completed his career in Cypress Fairbanks ISD as a science teacher and technology coach. Always a man who practiced what he preached, “Mr. Loudis” would participate in nearly every writing assignment and science experiment with his students. He was recognized as an outstanding teacher of excellence. His caring, generous, compassionate and humorous character was felt by family, childhood and adult friends, his fellow teachers and certainly the many students whose lives he impacted.

Married for over 43 wonderful years, his loving wife Sue was the center of the universe for Peter and their love reflected on all those around them. Peter and Sue raised their two children with compassion, caring, and coaching. In so doing, Peter was blessed with the great joy of being a grandfather of three, and excited for a fourth to arrive this year. Peter would describe being a grandfather as becoming a new parent again, yet with an overwhelming joy and happiness, nearly too difficult to explain, that must be experienced.

Peter and Sue were blessed to have a unique relationship, like “two peas in a pod,” they fit like a glove, never fought, and rarely disagreed. They filled their days with laughter, love, tears, and conversations about life, people, spirituality or just quietly being together and enjoying nature. Sue thanked the Lord every day for Peter, and believes that HE had a hand in bringing them together. Peter told her within the first month of dating that “he was going to marry her someday”, she knew she was hearing the truth.

Some of the best advice that they both tried to live by was, “to outdo each other in doing for each other.”

We tentatively plan to celebrate his life on his 70th birthday, October 9, 2021 when we hope the virus is controlled. His wish was to be cremated and have a Christian memorial service and a fun party where people can say “glowing things about Nice-Guy, Pete”, as he requested. That won’t be hard to do. You can keep his memory alive by expressing humor each day and taking every opportunity to tell your loved ones that they are loved! Each day is a gift.

Gifts in his honor may be made to a charity of your choice, preferably one with a high score on CharityNavigator.org or the Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston 77029, or Catholic Charities Houston-Galveston, 2900 Louisiana St, Houston 77006. The Family wishes to include this heart felt message:

Dear Friends and Family,

The Celebration of Peter’s life will be held on his 70th birthday Saturday, October 9th, 11 AM – 3:00 PM. Hopefully the weather in Houston will be lovely at that time of year – no matter we’ll have fun.

The tribute and slideshow will begin at 11:00 am followed by a celebration with a lunch buffet where everyone can say “glowing things about Nice Guy, Pete”.

In order to plan, please email [email protected] by August 31st and let me know if you will be attending. I look forward to hearing from you and understand if you’re a “maybe”. If you plan to attend we hope that you will be vaccinated or will wear a mask to protect you and others.

It is a holiday weekend, Indigenous People’s Day, as Peter would say, so many may have Monday as a holiday. If you are coming from out of town, let me know your travel plans.

I’ll send details for the event, location, and hotel options to those that respond.

Thanks,

Sue