Lucy M. Lundquist, 102, of Freeland died Feb. 24, 2009 in her home surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Whidbey Evangelical Free Church in Greenback.

She was born in Tacoma on May 26, 1906 to Arthur and Carrie Dennis. Lucy spent her childhood being raised on Fox Island, where she met and married her husband Lloyd Lundquist in 1936. Mrs. Lundquist and her family then moved to Whidbey Island in 1956, and has lived here for more than 50 years. Mrs. Lundquist received her teaching certificate and was a schoolteacher for the South Whidbey Middle School from 1956 to 1972.

Lucy loved teaching, and is fondly remembered by parents and students alike. She was an active member of her church, and enjoyed her special time with her pastor Dick Jeffers. She enjoyed Bible study with “The Old Dollies,” needlepoint, knitting and sewing. She will always be remembered by her warmth, and great sense of humor; and her love of Jesus.

She was preceeded in death by her husband Lloyd Lundquist, sister Elizabeth Fisher, son Irving Lundquist, and oldest son, Dennis Lundquist and grandson Erik Lundquist.

She is survived by her daughter Margaret Turner of Freeland; son David Lundquist of Coupeville; son Gerry Lundquist and his wife Judy, Idaho; and daughter-in-law Dorothy Lundquist of Orcas Island; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews.

Arrangements by Visser Funeral Home, Langley.