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Lucille Lilly Obituary
Lucie Lilly passed away suddenly at her home in Vacaville on Sept. 28, 2011.
Lucie was born in San Francisco. Her father was career Army, and she lived where he was stationed. She lived in El Sobrante, Germany, San Antonio and Tacoma, before settling in Tara Hills, Pinole, in 1963. Lucie attended Tara Hills Elementary, Pinole Jr. High, and was a 1974 graduate of Pinole Valley High School. In 1976, she graduated from Healds Business College and embarked on a 20 year career as a legal secretary in San Francisco.
She was a longtime Vacaville resident, where she was a full time wife and mother. She was involved in her sons' school and extra curricular activities, taught Catechism at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and held various part time jobs, including Michael's and New Homes Magazine. In recent years, Lucie was an employee at Sees Candy in the Nut Tree Shopping Center. People in town would often recognize her as the "Sees lady." Lucie said she enjoyed the job because everyone who came into the store was in a happy place.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Lilly; and her sons, Jimmy and Joey of Vacaville. Her parents, Robert Heim and Ottilie Heim of Pinole predeceased her. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Virginia Lilly; her stepdaughter, Kim; her stepgrandsons, John and Ralph; her step great-grandson, Bryley; her loving brothers and sisters, Michael Heim (Carol), Thomas Heim (Cheryl), Celeste Rodwell (Chris), Monica Ullarich (Raymond), and John Heim (Diane); and numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.
Friends and family are invited to Lucie's memorial Mass on Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 350 Stinson Ave., Vacaville 95688. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucille Lilly
Vickie Gutierrez
October 5, 2023
May you test in peace Lucy.
Elnora Hall
October 23, 2012
How glad I am that I had a time to visit with Lucie a few weeks before the Lord called for her to come to His house. She caused me to have fun and brightened my days just her presence in the room. Life was much too short for her but she is having the greatest gift of all...Eternal Life. My love goes to the family...James, Jimmy and Joey and all the rest.
Diane Farr Golling
October 23, 2011
It is such a shock to lose someone to a heart attack, with no chance to say goodbye or adjust to the idea of their passing. I sincerely feel for you, my friend Mike, and to Lucie's husband and children I can only extend my deepest condolences. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. She was much loved and her absence leaves an ache in many hearts, including mine. It's impossible to know what to say in these circumstances. May your faith uphold you and the love of your family and friends sustain you.
Karen Hvidt Giles
October 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Lilly and Heim families. I knew Lucy and Mike in high school and their everlasting smiles and warm personalities made them loved and respected by all. Heaven has gained one more sweet angel to look down on us all.
Susan Mays
October 19, 2011
I was so very sad to hear about Lucie's passing. She was a wonderful person! My condolences to the Lilly and Heim families.
Cheryl Hensley Wilkinson
October 14, 2011
James, I am so sorry to hear about Lucie, it makes one stop and bless our own lives. Lucie had the brightest smile across her face that will be missed. She is home with the lord in a most beautiful place. My deepest sympathies to you,and your boys and to the Heim family.
Debbie Womack Boswell
October 14, 2011
Lucie, it breaks my heart to hear that you're gone. I will always treasure our friendship. I will never forget you. May God and the angels watch over you and your family. Until we meet again, dear friend, I'll miss you and carry you in my heart.
gary hughes
October 13, 2011
I'm sadden at the passing of Lucie,sweet and nice and a fast runner too. I havent seen Lucie in over 30 years but the whole Heim family is in my thoughts. enjoy the memories...
Rochelle (Smith) Schreiner
October 13, 2011
Heaven has a new beautiful angel. I went from elementary school through highschool with Lucie. She had such a sweet, beautiful soul even when she was a little girl. We will see her beautiful smile again when we reunite in Heaven! May God comfort all of her loved ones she left behind with all of her wonderful memories.
Darcy Staring
October 13, 2011
Our sympathies to your entire family. I will always remember Luci's beautiful smile. She was always so happy and it was obvious how much she loved her boys! We will miss you Luci!
From The Staring Family...
PVHS Yell Leaders 1973-74
Becky Jungles Young
October 13, 2011
We will all miss Luci. She was a big part of my senior year at PVHS. Luci loved life and it was always fun to be with her. This picture is from our cheering days at camp by Lake Tahoe.
My sincere condolences to all her family and loved ones.
Ernie Woodfeldt
October 12, 2011
I remember the first day I met Luci. It was the first day of our freshman year in Pinole Valley High. Actually, I first saw her in the late morning in the 300 building. She was walking by herself, self-assured, full of energy, with her patented smile. But I was too shy to say hi. I was happy to find, that afternoon, we had a class together.
I am sorry for her loss--especially to her family. Fortunately, I think we are all blessed to have known her.
Michael Smith
October 12, 2011
To The entire Heim family and to her family as well.My deepest sympathy and my prayers go out to you in this tough time..She was a wonderful person..So very sorry to have heard this.
Nora Pennington Rhodes
October 12, 2011
To you all my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. She was a wonderful person and I feel honored to have known her. My heart and warmest Aloha to goes out to you.
October 12, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I went all through school with Lucie and she was one of the sweetest people you would ever care to know. I will always remember the twinkle in her eyes when she smiled. My prays are with you all. Jana (Vail) Fung
Jan Peterson-Calahan
October 12, 2011
God bless and kept you all during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Greg Wright
October 12, 2011
To Mike, the Heim and Lilly families as well as all of their freinds... I am truly saddened by the news of Lucie's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Linda Goff-Hoke
October 12, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about Luci. She was so full of energy and was always smiling. I knew Luci from Pinole Valley High. My sincerest condolences to her family
Debbie Hasson-Joseph
October 12, 2011
I first met Lucy at Pinole Jr. High, 7th grade. She was kind to everyone and always had a beautiful smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Janice (Wolf) Akin
October 12, 2011
Lucy was one of the sweetest persons I knew in Jr. High and High School. She always was smiling and her eyes sparkled when she smiled. She was a blessing to have know her. My prayers are with her family and may you all find Peace and Comfort in God our Heavenly Father.
Connie Solmonson-Neal
October 12, 2011
My fond memories of Lucie go back to our school days in Pinole. She was simply a great lady. Positive towards everyone. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Terry Caldie
October 12, 2011
Lucie definitely was one of a kind. The world is a bit less bright this day due to her passing but heaven has received an eternal gift we can all look forward to seeing again. God bless the family, trust the comfort of our Saviour and know you are being prayed for continuously. Blessings and Love!!
October 12, 2011
Very sad to hear about Luci's passing... I loved her smile, her energy and her genuine kindness and compassion for all. My condolences to family and friends.
Genie Guruwaya-Foon
Greg Marcos
October 12, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Lucy. She was always loved by all us that knew her. She always had a smile on her face and will be missed by all of us.
Kathy Ray-Catledge
October 12, 2011
I have such great memories of Lucie. It was always fun to laugh with her, share good times. Our times together in the Drama club, pep squad and just hanging out were filled will wonderful memories. She had a loving heart and will be missed by all who she touched through the years. My love to her family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Vickie Alfonso
October 12, 2011
May God bless Lucy & all who loved her. My sincerest condolences.
Ross Ramos
October 12, 2011
I am deeply saddened by the news of Lucie's passing; she was genuinely one of the sweetest people I have known. My sincerest sympathy to Lucie's family and friends. My heart goes out to you all.
Margaret Ford Sasaki
October 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debra (Hansen) Wallace
October 12, 2011
So sorry to hear of Lucie's passing. Will always remember her smile. I grew up in Tara Hills and went from grammar school through high school with her and she was such a nice and sweet person..My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.
Barbara Civitello-Cahill
October 12, 2011
“and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” Revelations 21:4
Lucille, Lucy, Luci, Lusi, Luch, Lucie – Our loss, heaven’s gain . . . you will be missed ?
I have known Lucie since we were 5. She was one of my first real friends. Friends are God's gift here on earth and I feel so fortunate to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you go through this time.
She will be missed by so many!
Carmella Pennella (Burton)
October 11, 2011
To the Lilly family and Heim Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lucy and Mike grew up across the street from us and we morned the loss of her father at that time. I was fortinate to remeet Lucy, her husband and sons and got to go camping a couple of times just a few years back. She was such a sweetheart so kind and always smiling she will be missed. Carmella Pennella (Burton)
Cathy Marlow Simonetto
October 11, 2011
Lucie is the girl I remember in high school who always had a smile on her face. I had the pleasure of spending some time with her a couple years ago at our reunion. She was still smiling! So nice.
Pam Calvo Lebedev
October 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Luci's passing. She was a very good friend in High School and one of the few that touched my life with her sweet, warm personality. My prayers go out to her family.
October 11, 2011
I first met Lucie when we were 4 years old and she lived across the street from my grandparents, then later in 6th grade through high school. What a sweet person she was. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Denise (Howard) Whitehead
October 11, 2011
Jim , We were so sorry to hear about Luci our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your boys!
Paul and Sherry Hulburt
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