LUCILLE D. DECKMAN

FUNERAL HOME

Adobe Creek Funeral Home - Petaluma

331 Lakeville Street

Petaluma, California

LUCILLE DECKMAN Obituary

Lucille D. Deckman Sept. 4, 1921 - Sept. 15, 2011 Lucille Dorothy Deckman, born September 4th 1921 in Forbes, ND to Julius and Bertha Merkel, passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Sept. 15, 2011, in Petaluma, CA. Lucille is preceded in death by her Parents, her former Husbands, two brothers, a grandson and three great grandsons. Lucille will be deeply missed by her family, and all who knew her. Lucille worked at Marin General Hospital in the housekeeping department from 1971 to 1990. She loved her job there, as it fulfilled her desire to care for others. Following her retirement she moved to Petaluma, where she enjoyed many more years of her life. The family is planning a memorial service; the date is pending. Anyone who would like to attend, or would like to offer online condolences, please email the family at [email protected]. Interment will take place at a later date. Adobe Creek Funeral Home, of Petaluma, is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers or donations, please share a story about Lucille with a friend.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Oct. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for LUCILLE DECKMAN

8 Entries

Patty Schirman

November 10, 2011

To my dear Siblings and their Spouses,
I know I don't have to tell you how blessed we have been with our sweet little Mom, but still find the need to put it into words here anyway. We were lucky beyond words to have had her in all of our lives through her 90th birthday - What a gift she gave us that day! Having said that, I still find it very difficult to believe she is not still here for me to talk with and I miss her more than I can say. I have so enjoyed reading the messages left in her guest book by people she has touched and wish to thank them for sharing their memories of Mom with us. Forever and ever in my heart, Mom, your Patty/Pattily

Helene Pockrus

October 27, 2011

Dear Brian, Barbara, Jennifer and families,
This is aa difficult letter to write as Lucille was more family to us than juat a friend. I have known here since the 60s when I first worked at the hospital then later she started helping with the cleaning of our home. This meant that she was there for weddings, and of course the funeral of our son Barry whom she loved and spoiled. She kept us abreast of you children when we saw her on trips to California and our yearly letters at Christmas. I called her a couple of times a year and her love and caring for her children, grandchildreen and family in North Dakota was always uppermost in her conversations. The loss of her grandson last year I think just broke down what resistance she had left and she didn't know if she could go on living she said.
She left you and all of us a legacy of hard work; "which never hurt any of us". Make due with what you have, Always smile; spoil the kids and the dogs and drive a big car. We still laugh over her sitting on pillows and barely seeing over the steering wheel. We loved her. Keep in touch. We are in her address book.
Marion "Tex" & Helene Pockrus

Randy & Diane Pockrus

October 25, 2011

Lucille was a dear friend and an awesome person! Cleaning for her is an understatement. I remember her coming to our wedding and sharing he unconditional love. Once she lent me her Delta 88 when my car broke down. I had to wait 5 minutes for the seat to retract. Her love for her family was of utmost importance. I have never met anyone quite like her and just knowing her made me a better person. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Anisia Robinson

October 21, 2011

Brian, So sorry to hear of your moms passing. She lived a full life. While it has been many years ago, seeing her picture brought me right back to the house in Kentfield. She was a great woman and you are so lucky to have had her so very long. My condolences to you and you family.

David Kane

October 19, 2011

I'll always remember Lucille for her positive spirit, loyalty, hard work and friendliness. She was very sweet, and I will miss her. My condolences to her family.

Lisa Young

October 17, 2011

Brian, Bonnie & Cherilyn, We are so sorry to hear of Lucille's passing. We will remember her fondly. Lisa, Caitlyn, & Megan.

Carl Pockrus

October 17, 2011

Lucille was the Grandma we didn't have as teenagers. She was at our home in Corte Madera so often cleaning & ironing, we always felt like she was part of our family. She would greet us with a smile and we loved her so. She will be missed. She was a saint. Our heart felt sorrow goes out to her family.

Adobe Creek Funeral Home

October 15, 2011

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

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