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Lucille Albright
1909 - 2016
Lucille Albright
1909 - 2016
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Lucille Albright Obituary
Des Moines
At 106 years, Lucille (Sara Anne Lucille) Albright went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2016. Lucille, daughter of Bertie and Margery Orcutt, was born in Esmond, South Dakota on September 14, 1909.
Lucille grew up near Pleasantville, Iowa and attended Drake. Lucille and Clifford, her husband, raised 3 children and were married for more than 60 years. She and Clifford worked together at their store, Albright Electric, in Beaverdale for 35+ years.
Lucille attended Westminster Presbyterian Church for 73 years. She enjoyed Beta Sigma Phi business sorority, Rush Light Club, Des Moines Women's Club, Questers, and PEO (KO chapter). Lucille belonged at Hyperion Field Club for 60+ years and volunteered at Broadlawns Hospital and the Botanical Center Gift Shop.
Lucille is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Michael) Gourley; grandchildren Brant (Christine) Gourley, Deanne (Tod) Moriarty, Kelly Merical, David Eller, and Alan (Tammy) Albright Jr.; great grandchildren include Jake and Maddie Gourley; Jack, Tyler and Jordan Moriarty; Chad and Morgan Eller; and Addison and Braeden Albright; son-in-law, Charles Merical; daughter-in-law, Janet Albright; and granddaughter-in-law, Jackie Eller. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford R. Albright; daughter, Sharon Merical; son, Alan R. Albright; and grandson, Scott Eller.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10am at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266 and a Celebration of Life Service will follow at noon also at Hamilton's Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to: Westminster Presbyterian Church (Attn: Lucille Albright Memorial), 4114 Allison, Des Moines, IA 59310 or to the family's church: Lutheran Church of Hope, Hope Legacy Foundation (Attn: Lucille Albright Memorial), 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Our thanks to all of Scottish Rite. A heartfelt thanks to the special staff who worked with Lucille and to dear friends who visited. May God bless you.
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Beth and Dave Bishop
January 6, 2016
We light this candle in memory
of a smiling lady we remember
with great joy.
January 6, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lucille. She and my mom were next door neighbors on the 7th floor at Scottish Rite Park, and then neighbors once again in the healthcare center there. Lucille was a delight to know, I always enjoyed our visits; she will be missed. Paula Holt Foster, Urbandale
Beth and Dave Bishop
January 5, 2016
Dear Shirley,
What a dear mother she was! To be 106 is amazing! Lucille always greeted me with a smile!
From the times I went to Albright Lighting in Beaverdale, Albright Lighting on Ingersoll and
any other times we happened to meet, she was always a delight. We are so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her. Hopefully, this end of life process was not traumatic for any of you. Unfortunately we are out-of-town and just realized your loss from the message sent out by Sydney to our Rosies group. You are in our hearts and prayers...Love and hugs,
Patsy Bolen
January 3, 2016
We will all miss Lucille. She was a wonderful lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her at PEO
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