Lucille Mary Cassels

1930 - 2019

Lucille Mary Cassels obituary, 1930-2019, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel

1101 NE 112th Avenue

Vancouver, Washington

Lucille Cassels Obituary


LUCILLE MARY CASSELS
Oct. 9, 1930 ˜ Oct. 27, 2019

Lucille Cassels of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27th at Legacy Hospital as a result of complications from pneumonia. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lucille was preceded in death by her oldest son, Stephen; her father, Dominic Frederick and mother, Bianca Marie, both immigrants of southern Italy; brothers, Ralph and Vincent; sisters, Anna and Josephine. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Lee; her son, Scott and wife, Karla; her daughter, Susan and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Ryan, Nikolas, Victoria, Mitch; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Born and raised the middle child of nine in Brooklyn, Lucille started her life as an East Coast big city girl. Lucille was an ambitious woman who was the first in her family to go and complete high school. She then went on to be the first woman in her family to get a job at the iconic Macy’s in New York City where she handled gift wrapping. This changed very quickly when she met the love of her life, Lee, who was West Coast raised, and at the time of meeting, in the Army. Marriage came quickly after in June of 1952 in San Luis Obispo, California. Lee’s Army serviced ended; and they moved to small town Pullman where Lee finished his civil engineering degree at Washington State University. In 1955, college was over and Lee went to work for Kiewit Construction.
With three kids by 1960, Lucille led the household as they moved around the Pacific Northwest building construction projects. From Walla Walla, Washington to Medford, Oregon and many small towns in between, she ensured her family lived a meaningful and exciting life. After many moves around the Pacific Northwest, they finally settled in Vancouver, Washington. Lucille became heavily involved in community organizations such as Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Club Green Meadows Tennis, Royal Oaks Golf Association and had a strong mahjong and bridge playing community. She was also a very passionate tennis player and enjoyed being involved with the golf community at Royal Oaks.
Lee and Lucille retired in 1990 and enjoyed traveling to Europe and attending several Summer Olympics. She enjoyed tennis and fishing and that continued during retirement with regular trips to Alaska and Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands.
Lucille will be remembered for her deep commitment to raising her family and supporting their families when marriage and grandkids followed. But, what she will be most remembered for will be her unyielding love and support to husband Lee. Together they lived a life filled with wonderful memories and a tremendous love for each other.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
If you would like to send condolences or tributes online, please go to www.columbian.com/obits or
www.evergreenmemorialgardens.com.

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 30, 2019.
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Liz Wilson

November 1, 2019

Mr. Lee Cassels, Mr. Scott Cassels, Family Members,
Please know that our sympathy and prayers are with you. We remember the joy shared by Lucille while in her company.
Bev and Bill Dobrinski

Bill & Bev Dobrinski

October 31, 2019

a loved one

October 31, 2019

Robert Broderick

October 30, 2019

So Sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you and your family! Love Bob and Berna Broderick

October 30, 2019

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the
days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your
hearts

Terry Carlsgaard

October 30, 2019

a loved one

October 30, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Your wife and your childrens mother lived a wonderful life. Always welcomed me into your home and usually fed me wonderful Italian food. She will be missed.

October 30, 2019

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