Member News

April 30, 2007

Louise Mackey Passes Away in Oregon

Louise K. Mackey (Beaverton, Ore.) passed away in her home at the age of 72. 

Louise began judo at the age of 40 and competed frequently for more than 10 years.  A lifetime member of USA Judo, Louise first became involved in the sport through her children, including Karen Mackey (Sioux City, Iowa) who is now the president of Iowa Judo and a member of the USA Judo Nominating Committee.

Louise dedicated countless hours to working at regional and national judo tournaments as well as teaching local judo classes and serving as a past USA Judo board member.

In honor of Louise’s contributions to the sport, she was promoted posthumously to a rank of fourth-degree black belt by USA Judo.

“I’ve known Louise for many years and know that we all will miss being with her at events,” said USA Judo President Dr. Ron Tripp (Norman, Okla.)

Services were held at 11 a.m. on April 30 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Sioux City, Iowa. 

A complete article on Louise is available at http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/04/29/obituaries/local/077584d8e69efd27862572cc000a5ed6.txt.