2023 Duvall Days Grand Marshal

Carrie Loutsis

Carrie Loutsis was born in 1932 in Walla Walla, WA. She moved to Duvall in 1954, where she resides on the same property today off Big Rock Road. Carrie was married to Chris Loutsis and had 5 children. She had 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Carrie has been highly involved in the community over the years including 25 years of involvement in Snoqualmie Valley Little League, Sno Valley Senior Center, Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout volunteer and host of the annual Girl Scout Camp at her lake property in Duvall where she hosts hundreds of Girl Scouts from all over the area. Carrie turned 90 years old this year and is one of Duvall's oldest residents. Most days you will see "Mrs Loutsis", "Grandma Carrie", "Grandma" taking her daily walk through town visiting with people along the way, picking up trash, watching the new developments being built, and enjoying this beautiful town she has called home for nearly 70 years.

What the nominators said about Carrie Loutsis

Grandma is a long time resident of Duvall who is a friend to the local Girl Scouts. Every summer she donates her land to be used as an all volunteer run daycamp. Many people will recognize her from her regular walks to Safeway down Big Rock Road where she can be found picking up trash and smiling and waving at passers by.

She is "Grandma" to the girl scout community in Duvall. Every year she let's them use her gorgeous property for Valley Day Camp. She always has so much love for all of the kids at camp. I don't think there is anyone more deserving of this

Carrie has been a long time resident of Duvall. She is an amazingly strong woman who supports the community. She supports the local Girl Scout programs by allowing them to have their day camp on their amazing property each year!!! She is not getting any younger and it would be great to see her recognized.

She has been a positive influence and icon of Duvall for literally decades . All the girl scouts of the valley know her as Grandma and she has graciously allowed her lovely property to be the most fantastic girl scout camp for many many years! She is highly respected and would make the perfect Grand Marshall of Duvall !

Grandma Loutsis is a Duvall ICON! We’ve lived here 25 years and have known her for all of them. She’s a gem❤️

Shes an icon of this town. Always walking with her stick & saying hi to people. She always vrings a smile to my face.

Everyone knows Carrie as the adorable old lady who walks all around town, especially on Big Rock Road. She has been a supporter of our local Girl Scouts for many years as well. She has been a friendly welcoming face around town for decades and loves her community.

She has given to the Girl Scouts out here in the Valley for many years. She opens up her property every year for the girls to hold their week long day camp. She also does walks along our streets daily and will pick up any trash that she sees. She has a very kind heart and loves to help others expecting nothing in return.

Rain or shine Carrie can often be found walking around town, never letting her age slow her down

Carrie Loutsis is a long time resident of Duvall! It is her 90th year of life and she is seen daily walking the town of Duvall visiting with people throughout the town, often picking up trash along the way. She loves to talk to strangers, construction workers and anyone who will stop for a chat. She has called Duvall her home since the 1950’s and has preserved one of the largest pieces of property in Duvall. She opens her property to the Girl Scouts each year to host the annual summer camp. Most that know her or see her on her daily walk through town call her Grandma Carrie, Grandma Loutsis or Mrs Loutsis. She has seen the town grow over many decades and welcomes everyone. She is frugal, humble, kind and has a huge smile.

Lovely women who owns the property of lake Loutsis. Has allowed the local Girl Scouts to use her property for day camp each year. This has brought many young girl together, including myself when I was younger, to learn about leadership, cooking, crafting, friendship, compassion, and teamwork.

She is an inspiration to many.