Obituary for Lucille Alice Luck

Lucille (Johnson) Luck, 94, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the summer. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements. She is survived by her daughters, Gayle Luck and husband Larry Bartlett of Solon, IA and Janet Luck of Blue Eye, MO. She was a loving grandmother to Eric Thomas, Alex Thomas, Kirsten Dodds and Bo Luck-Smythe. She also had eight great grandchildren to carry on her legacy. Lucille was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dick; her parents, three sisters and one brother. Lucille Johnson, born May 26, 1913, in Topeka, KS was the daughter of Clarence and Mame (Kemp) Johnson. Lucille was united in marriage to Kenneth Richard Luck on October 9, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. They drove to California on their honeymoon. California became their primary residence for most of their married life. Lucille traveled the world with her husband. Her interests included gardening, volunteering, playing bridge, and knitting. Lucille will be remembered for her joy of life, her generosity, her hugs and her great spirit. The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to the staff of the Solon Nursing Care Center for their loving care of our mother and grandmother. Their support has been a deep and lasting comfort. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Solon Nursing Care Center.