Lucille B. Bjorgo
July 17, 1918 - December 12, 2006
Obituary
Lucille BJORGO Died peacefully on December 12 in Bridgewater, SD. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last 20 years. Lucille was born on July 17, 1918 in Bridgewater, SD. Her family moved to Yankton, SD in 1925, where she graduated from high school. Lucille received her RN Certification from Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, KS, and completed postgraduate studies at Temple University in Philadelphia. Lucille joined the Navy in 1943. She was stationed in San Diego CA and was honorably discharged in 1945. She married Oral Bjorgo in 1948 and moved to Seattle, where they raised their three children Lucille was a member of the original staff that opened Burien General Hospital Highline Memorial in Seattle, WA in 1958. She retired as a Nursing Supervisor in 1985. In 1998, Lucille moved back to Bridgewater, SD where she resided at the Diamond Care Facility until her death. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Oral, siblings Marjorie and Tom. Survivors include: son, Steven Bjorgo, daughters: Ann Elizabeth Bjorgo and Janis Gael Edward Erikson. Grandchildren: Robert Bjorgo, Karen Bjorgo, Dyllan Erikson, and 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled at Bonney Watson Parker Chapel in Burien on Sat. Jan 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Dear Gael, Ed and Dyllan,
We are so sorry about your mom, Lou.
I remember her as a strong woman and that is what she is again. God Bless and remember that you are loved and my heart is with you.
Love,
Mary Kay, Matt, Adam and Nik
Dear Gael and family,
We are saddend to hear of your loss.
Our support and prayers are with you.
Love, Larry Erikson Family
Don Erikson Family
Mom,
So sorry for your loss.
Love, Eddie
Sweet Ann, I will always remember your mother fondly – especially the time she was such a sport and came with us to Reno for Lisa’s 30th birthday. Thinking of you and your family with love, Karen
Lucille was Wes’s cousin. Veda and Ernest Reiser were her Aunt and Uncle. We have frequently heard about the wonderful work Lucille did at Highline Hospital. Our thoughts are with you.
Wes and Mary Lou Reiser
I started working at Burien General Hospital in 1977 as a R.N. on the medical floor. Lou was my evening supervisor. She was much admired and liked by all who worked there. I have wonderful memories of her, especially her yummy fruit salad. I’m sorry for your loss and she will be in my prayers. Jean Hunter
Condolences Steve and family.
Rita and Richard
Lo Priore .