Lucille Christine Frederick

Lucille Christine Frederick was born in Pasco, Washington on December 26, 1918 to Katherine Klundt and Leslie Mitchell. She passed away at the age of 89 on August 30, 2008 (just a few months shy of her 90th Birthday).

Viewing will begin at 4:00 pm and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Private interment will be at the Hillcrest East Cemetery.

Lucy is survived by her sister Marjorie Allert of Ritzville, Washington; her beloved children Kris Ann McDonald of La Grande; Steven Frederick of Salem, Oregon; Koreen Hansell of La Grande; JoePat Frederick of San Diego, California; and Lucy Frederick of San Diego; her loving grandchildren Kelly McDonald, Kenny and Margarita Reeves, Chad and Kim McDonald, Kari and Derek Riedlinger, Kevin Reeves, Paul and Natalie Frederick, Tia Frederick, Kyle Covey, and Patrick Frederick; and great-grandchildren Joshua Frederick, Alexis Reeves, and Caleb Frederick. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Joe.

Lucy was born in the jail building and placed in an apple crate when her mother went into labor while her parents were visiting their friends, the Sheriff and his wife. She grew up in a boarding house owned by her grandparents and while living there she met her husband Joe, who lived next door. They were both attending Washington State University in Pullman, Washington at the time. They were married on February 8, 1941.

Lucy was an amazing and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend. All who knew her loved her and were amazed with her spunk and youthful appearance. She loved wearing bright colors and lived each day to the fullest.

Lucy loved traveling, most recently to Jamaica, and visiting her family in San Diego. She also looked forward to playing her favorite slots at the Wildhorse Casino and talking about her winnings. She was always lucky!

She loved music and dancing and enjoyed playing and listening to her grand piano; her favorite songs included Autumn Leaves and Greensleeves.

Lucy was a member of many organizations, where she made many lifelong friends, including the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Elks, and the La Grande Country Club. She has been President of the Gold Diggers Investment Club for many years. She also loved playing bridge and celebrating birthday luncheons with her friends.

Lucy will be in our hearts always.

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