Louise Marie Tajdus (Sadecki) passed away on February 3, 2019 after a brief illness.
Louise was born in Chicago Illinois on October 20, 1937 to Walter and Elizabeth Tajdus.
From an early age, Louise had a great love for music and dance. As a teenager, she was an accomplished ballerina. Her passion followed her throughout her life, as did her love for theatre, travel and literature.
Louise graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago in 1955. On November 23, 1957, Louise married Norbert Sadecki. One of the places they visited on their honeymoon was Santa Barbara and vowed to return. Together they had three children Elizabeth, David and Patrick.
In 1968, Norb and Louise moved the family from Chicago to Santa Barbara. Louise loved Santa Barbara with all her heart.
Deciding to further her education, Louise pursued a degree in nursing. Louise graduated from Santa Barbara City College and earned an AS degree in nursing with a focus in psychiatry. Louise retired from Cottage Hospital in 2005 after a 30-year career.
Norb and Louise divorced 1980 and remained friends.
A Passion for travel led Louise to Russia, Sweden, Germany and France. Her most favorite destination was Norway. She “felt at home” in Norway. Louise’s most memorial trip to Norway was with her mother. Together, they had a trip of a lifetime.
Louise is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard and Walter, and her beloved cat Zhivago. Louise is survived by her children Elizabeth (Todd) Davis of Butte Montana, David (Jo) Sadecki of Santa Barbara and Patrick (Kelley) Sadecki of Santa Ynez. Louise is also survived by six grandchildren: Bryan James Parker, Jimmy Parker (Carisa), Ian Sadecki (Shannon), Brooke Jackson (Ken), Kevan Sadecki and Hayley Sadecki, four great grandchildren: Thornton Jackson, Ezekiel Jackson, Logan Sadecki and Cali Parker.
Louise had many treasured friends. Those especially close to her were Barbara, Sharon, Russ, Jesse, Bonnie, and her neighbors and friends at the Edgerly.
Louise’s family would like to thank the staff at Buena Vista Care Center and Central Coast Hospice for their loving care.
A private celebration of life will be held by the family at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club.
