Lucy Ellen completed her life’s journey tranquilly, overlooking the river, on a beautiful, sunny day with her daughters by her side, on April 7, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings, husband David in 1961 and daughter, Gwenyth, in 2002. Lucy Ellen was born in Vancouver to Jessie and Stanley Thomson on November 9, 1922. She and Dave raised their family on Capitol Hill in Burnaby during the booming 1950’s. Their home always had ‘room for one more’ as over the years they welcomed extended family and friends to live with them. Following her husband’s death, she returned to university to pursue a degree in education, then moved to Chilliwack where she taught Grade 1 for many years. She traveled often and extensively and lived independently until her move to Kamloops in 2013. Lucy Ellen valued education, travel and independence. These passions she encouraged in her future generations. She was a long time member of the University Women’s Club, Eastern Star and the Parish of St. Thomas’ in Chilliwack.

Lucy Ellen is survived by daughters Maureen Wormsbecker (Stuart) of Kamloops and Barbara Wyness (William) of Yellowknife; 5 grandchildren: Karen Mackay, Calgary; Alana Pratt, Los Angeles; David Weisbeck, Vancouver; Adele Pratt, Rossland; Andrew Wormsbecker, Vancouver; and 8 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by special niece Lindy LaPointe of Williams Lake and son-in law Dan Weisbeck of Vancouver.

A special thank you to the attentive Gemstone (Jade 2) staff for their affection, warmth, and care for Lucy and for their kindness to the family. Thank you also to the staff and residents of Birchwood in Chilliwack. A Celebration of Lucy Ellen’s Life will take place this summer at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Chilliwack. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Chilliwack.