Lou Beresford

October 1, 1932: Lou Gehrig, Yankee first basemen, hits a home run in the 3rd game against the Chicago Cubs. Charles Beresford, a die-hard Yankee fan, convinces his wife, Edith, to name their child after the man who hit the first home run in that game. October 6, 1932, Lou Gehrig Beresford arrived in San Pedro, CA.
Lou spent his early years in California, before moving to Brownsville, WA (near Bremerton) when his father retired from the Navy. He grew up there, entering the Air Force at seventeen. He served one hitch at Luke Air Force Base and left the service. He worked as an attendant in a mental hospital, then drove a logging truck in the mountains outside Darrington. He reentered the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic and was stationed at Paine Field. 20 years later in September 1972, he retired after serving in the Philippines, Vietnam, California, and short assignments around the world to “fix planes”.
Lou spent the next 21 years as a postal clerk at the Bellevue Post Office. A job he loved and made many friends. Wherever he went, Lou was highly respected, gave his all, and was meticulous at his work.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, sons Michael (Estel) of Madison, WI and Marvin of Bowling Green, KY, daughter, Marisa Carew of Kirkland, and 2 nieces, Donna Legler and Rebecca Hagerott, sister-in-law, Gerry Bridgman; nephew, Jim Bridgmann; and niece, Robyn Bridgman. His longtime friend, Bill Bell, was like a cherished brother. He had 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Patricia Beresford, his parents, and sister, Alice Hagerott.
Lou had many past times in his life: boating, beginning with ski boats for his family, then a cabin cruiser that took them all over Puget Sound and the waters of British Columbia; recreational vehicles of various lengths and descriptions ending with a 38-foot motor home that took him and Pat (and guests) all over the US. He took his last trip at 89 years old. As a hobby, he built models of every airplane he worked on, which hung from his office ceiling. His favorite was the SR71, a top-secret plane that still holds records for altitude and speed.
Lou was a quiet man with a great sense of humor who made friends everywhere he went. He was a lifetime follower of His Lord and Savior, and a man of action who would help others at the drop of a hat.
Service is Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Eastside church, 14500 100th Ave. W., Bothell at noon.