Lucille Smith

Lucille Smith, 88, passed away peacefully of kidney failure on March 24, 2012. She was born July 22, 1924 in Yakima. At the age of seven, her family moved to Langley where she attended Bayview School and Langley High.

On June 28, 1942 she married Milton Smith. They raised their two children in Langley while she worked at the Clinton Coffee Shop, and also at Taylor’s Landing. In the early 80’s they moved to Lynnwood.

Lucille was always involved in many organizations; Rebekahs, VFW, she was a past president of the Women’s Eagles 3418 — Langley, and the Senior Center. After moving to Lynnwood, she continued her activities and became president of the Lynnwood Eagles-2883, and was also involved in REAC. She really enjoyed the Senior Center and was always ready for a game of Bunco, Bingo, cards potlucks and the bus trips to the casinos.

Because of declining health, she moved back to Whidbey Island to be closer to her daughter. For over a year she resided in Oak Harbor at Summer Hill assisted living where she had wonderful care. She loved it there, they were all so kind and caring. There was always something fun to do. She enjoyed the Sunday Church services, week-day Bible study and loved singing the old hymns.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Milton, son Milton Jr., a sister and a brother. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Bob and Connie Alexander. Two grandkids, Jeff Alexander and Jenny Simchuck, six great grand kids, a brother and wife Dick and Anne and daughter-in-law Janet Smith also survive.

She will be missed. She was always the feisty one and was always ready for the next event. Special thanks for the special care to Summer Hill, Whidbey General Hospital and Visser Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held this summer. There will be a notification as the date gets closer.

God Bless You, Mom.