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Tempe, Arizona
Jan 12, 1929 – Oct 31, 2022
Lucille Durham was a caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school. Soon after she started working for the telephone company.
Her friends arranged a blind date to attend a dance with William Durham. Two weeks later they were engaged and six months later they were married. They moved and started their new life and family in Orange, California. They later moved to Arizona, Texas, and back to Arizona. Lucy was able to transfer with the telephone company during each move and continued to work there until she retired In 1984.
She was active in her church, telephone company pioneer retiree group, toastmasters, and contempo retirement community. She loved to travel, day trips, camping, trips to Hawaii, Alaska, north of the artic circle, Africa, Scotland, England, and Europe.
Proceeded in death by her husband William "Bull" Durham and survived by her children William "Billy" Durham, Diana Durham-Arriu, and son in law Ignazio Arriu.
Celebration of life service will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tempe, Arizona
Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lucy was a beautiful person that made our hearts happy. We knew her at Contempo Tempe but had lost touch in the last few years. So happy she was part of our lives. Blessings to all of you.
Cindy & Jon Stoewer
November 28, 2022 | Minneapolis, MN | Friend
We loved Lucy like
Craig & Fran Thomss
November 22, 2022 | Amelia, OH | Family
Lucy was high spirited ,love to travel, and visiting with family and friends !
Heather Gilbert
November 21, 2022 | Loveland, OH | Family
I loved Lucy. My favorite Contempo Tempe friend . She was a great friend! See ya down the road ✝
Carol Johnson
November 21, 2022 | Blairstown, IA
Diana, I am so so sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of my closest friends for many years. We walked hundreds of miles together, had lots of fun on camping trips and attending some of her telephone company retiree group get-togethers. She was a good friend and special lady. She gained her angel wings before me, but it won’t be long before I join her.
Prayers for you, Billy, and Ignacio. ✝
Love and hugs.❤
Georgia Jarred
November 21, 2022 | Glendale, AZ | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kodee Pearson
November 21, 2022 | Mesa, AZ | Acquaintance
Diana, I’m so sorry about your Mom. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but she sounded like a wonderful and fun person. Losing a Mom is an experience no one wants to go through, but all of us do.
Patti Stoddard
November 21, 2022 | Litchfield Park, AZ | Friend
I’m the place where God shines through
For He and I are one not two
He wants me here just as I am
I need not worry, fret, nor plan
If I relax and just be free
He will carry out his plans for me
Diana
November 16, 2022 | AZ | Daughter
