She married Ivan Elder on February 17, 1951. She was a long-time resident of Parkville, Missouri.
She is survived by three sons, Michael (Pamm) Elder, Richard (Elizabeth) Elder, Ronald (Rebecca) Elder; seven grandchildren, Christopher Elder, Jennifer Elder-Jackson, Nicholas Elder, Bobby Jo Elder, Chrissy Elder, Maggie Wright, Erik Elder; eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; brothers, Corkey Gabauer, Thomas Gabauer, and Bernard Gabauer; and a sister, Ce Ce Sandifer.
Louise loved camping, fishing, gardening and her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ivan; son, Robert (Boo) Elder; and eight brothers and sisters.
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