TRAAEN, Lucille (Lucy) T.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Lucille (Lucy) T. (Berg) Traaen, died peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2003 at her home after a heart-related illness. She had been a bookkeeper and homemaker, as well as an active volunteer in a number of Lutheran churches throughout her lifetime. She was born in Westby, Wisconsin on May 14, 1922. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years and best friend, Donald Traaen. Survivors include her son Steve and daughter Teri, as well as their spouses Trish Traaen and Frank Morris; her brother Jim Berg and his wife Jean and their two sons and granddaughters. Services will be at graveside on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 11 a.m., at the Valley of the Sun Memorial Park, 10940 East Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, Arizona. Lucy's life was characterized by the attribute of giving to all those around her, including both family and friends. She was so honored to be a part of people lives. Donations: Christ Church Lutheran - Senior Adult Programs, 3901 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ; Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041; Foundation for Blind Children, 1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020, Hospice of Arizona, 7600 N. 15th Street, Suite 165, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Special thanks and love from her family to those on the Hospice Team who cared for Mom until the end. She will be waiting for you in heaven. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney-Murphy Funeral Home. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.