Lucille Raff Bederman

1924 - 2019

Lucille Raff Bederman obituary, 1924-2019, Louisville, KY

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

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Herman Meyer & Son, Inc.

1338 Ellison Avenue

Louisville, Kentucky

Lucille Bederman Obituary

Lucille Raff Bederman

Louisville - Lucille Raff Bederman, 94 years old, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 12, 2019, surrounded by loved ones in Baptist Hospital East. She was a feisty and wise member of the Greatest Generation, born in Louisville on June 30, 1924, raised during the Great Depression and World War II. In the 1930s, Lucille attended Englehardt Elementary school and graduated in 1941 from Girls High, which later became Manual High School.

She was predeceased by her father, Benjamin Louis Raff, a United States Navy veteran of World War I; and her mother, Selma Raff, both of Louisville, Kentucky. Predeceased by her beloved cousin, Donald Guss, who was also a member of the Greatest Generation and a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge. Predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Sidney Bederman, an Air Force veteran of World War II. Childhood sweethearts, when Sidney was 6 and Lucille was 5, he would hold her hand to cross the street.

Dearly missed by two children, Eric Lamb (Helane) and Douglas Lamb (Patty) of Louisville, Kentucky; three grandchildren, George Lamb (Angela) of Louisville, Kentucky; Paul Lamb (Naomi) of Columbus, Ohio and Julie Lamb of Louisville, Kentucky, and; four great-grandchildren, Sarah and William Lamb of Louisville, Kentucky, and Simon and Emmett Lamb of Columbus, Ohio. She was so proud to build a beautiful family of four generations, one of the greatest joys of her life. She also lived to love three "last dogs ever."

Lucille Bederman was a life member of Hadassah and always supported her beloved synagogue, Adath Jeshurun, where she worked as a bookkeeper. For Lucille, this was an absolute "labor of love." As "Sweet Lu," "Bubby," mentor, or friend to people of all ages, Lucille was adored, and will be missed by many. Her family is thankful for all the kind people that helped take care of her during the last years and months. She lived in her own home on Tyler Lane, sharp as a tack and drinking coffee until just before her death.

Funeral services are to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Avenue. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston Highway. The family will also receive visitors at Congregation Adath Jeshurun with services from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. and condolence calls until 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be sent to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund or the Cantor's Discretionary Fund at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 2401 Woodbourne Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205.

Published by Courier-Journal on May 14, 2019.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Please allow the fondest memories shared with your loved one to be a soothing blanket over your heart. May God words of promise found in John 6:40 brings you consolation and a small measure of peace. Please accept my sincere regards and heartfelt condolences. ~MM~

May 25, 2019

Lucille, I promised you that I would come by to visit the next time that I came to Louisville, but I haven't been able to make it down in several years. Your house on Tyler was one of places that I never missed on one of my trips to town. I loved looking at old photos with you and reminiscing about Elsie, my grandparents, and the old days. Your advice was always so good, so straightforward, and so lovingly given.

To Ricky, Doug, and the rest of the family, I send my deepest condolences. Lucille was a generous friend and a lovely human being. When I do make it to town next I will greatly miss that stop on Tyler Lane. That entire crew really was The Greatest Generation. Not much hyperbole in that moniker.

Marshall Cohen

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May 20, 2019

My sincere condolence for the loss of love one.
Jeremiah 29: 11,12

May 14, 2019

Doug and Patty I am so sorry for the loss mother and mother-in-law Prayers for the family Patti Geraghty

Patti Geraghty

May 14, 2019

Lucille,
I loved you so much. We shared many stories and memories. My favorite was when I first me you and you were so excited that Jeanie Campbell was real. You and I laughed and told that story to many friends. I know how much you loved your children; Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. I know how proud you were of Eric and Doug. I'm so glad I met you and and your children. Taking the words from the play Wicked... Because I knew you... I have been changed For Good.

Jeanie Grosz

May 13, 2019

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