Lucille Marilyn Christensen
August 23, 1935 - February 27, 2024
Obituary
Lucille Marilyn (Drusch) Christensen went to be with the Lord, Jesus, on Tuesday February 27, 2024 surrounded by her husband Dean and family friends at her home. She was born in Eden Township, Brown County, Minnesota on August 23, 1935 to Wilhelm Johann Reinhardf Drusch, and Matrona Anna Josophine (Zimmermann) Drusch. She had one older sister Carolyn Marian (Drusch) Klingenberg, and two younger brothers, Eugene John (Rita) Drusch and Lyle Elden (Joan) Drusch. She attended and graduated from Morgan High School in 1953. After graduating, she went directly to The Mankato Commercial College and studied Accounting, graduating in 1954. After graduating college, she went to work for Standard Oil in Mason City, Iowa and from there she was transferred to Denver, Colorado. Not long afterwards, she was swept away by her high school boyfriend, Dean E. Christensen, an Army electronics specialist. Dean was stationed in Huntsville, Alabama in 1956, where they became husband and wife on Dean’s 21st birthday! Upon Dean’s discharge from the Army in 1958, they moved to Seattle, Washington for Dean to start his career with Boeing. They were transferred to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where Lucille and Dean both received their private pilots license during that time. After returning to Seattle, Lucille and Dean welcomed their son Todd Dean Christensen in 1962.
Lucy, as she was affectionately known, was a beautiful, loving, caring and fun gal. She and Dean spent their life together building a wonderful home, where they could help others with any projects, big or small. They spent several years building a beautiful house including all the cabinetry in Issaquah with their son Todd and daughter in law Leslie. Lucy loved to spend time on our small powerboat, camping and fishing all over the Northwest, including trips out in the ocean and as far north as the tip of Vancouver Island. She could outfish anyone on the boat, and worked tirelessly cleaning and cooking all the catch. Lucy was a loving wife and an amazing mother to not only her son Todd, all of us lucky enough to have her in our lives. Lucy loved her yard, and worked day and night keeping the lawn mowed and the plants watered. Her yard always looked perfect. Material things were not important to Lucy. She taught us all to be happy with what you have. Heaven will be made a more beautiful and joyful place by her presence there. We will deeply miss our Lucy.
Lucy never visited a doctor or had any health problems her entire life until the last 4 months of her life. Lucy simply told us that she had worn her body out. Never having taken pills or been in a hospital, she accepted the care and support gracefully. At the end of October, she became infected with a Urinary tract infection. Then in November, she developed a twisted colon, followed by a hemorrhagic stroke in January that eventually took her life.
She is survived by her husband, Dean Christensen, brother, Lyle (Joan) and 9 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Todd D. Christensen, daughter-in-law Leslie Ann (Hoag) Christensen, her sister Carolyn, and brother Eugene.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac, WA. at 2pm.
I’m soooo sorry for your/our loss, but am also glowing in the memories of Lucy………your remembrance was SO powerful. It brought me to tears multiple times . You and Lucy were an amazing couple and team. You truly did it all, and blessed so many people through the 68 years you had together.
Beautifully written Uncle Dean. My heart is with you in this somber time. Cherish all the wonderful times, and know that you will some day be joining her again! Take care!
David and Nancy Gunter
We are so sorry to hear that Lucy has passed away. We are so grateful that you and Lucy were able to attend Nancy’s 85th Birthday party and to spend time with you and her. We will keep you in our prayers.
Lucy lived an amazing, humble life filled with adventures and a life long( 68 years!!) marriage to her ‘high school sweetheart”, Dean. Together they raised an exceptional son, Todd.
I used to love to “interrupt” her lawn mowing, laundry or cooking chores and enjoy a little ‘visit’ with her. We shared some fun “giggles” and “laughs” which always made my day!!:) 🙂
We have been so blessed with their friendship these past few years.
Psalm 23…
with much love,
janie and dave