Shirley Lueck
Shirley Lueck
Shirley Lueck

Obituary of Shirley Lueck

Shirley Lorraine Lueck, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019 in Auburn, WA. Shirley was born January 12, 1925 in Tenstrike, MN to Clem and Hazel Puffe, baptized on March 1st, 1925 and confirmed at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 11th, 1939. She graduated from Blackduck High School in 1943. During WWII she worked at the railway depot as a telegraph agent. She met Ray Lueck at a church youth group and upon Ray’s discharge from the United States Army they were married on January 20, 1946 and moved to Washington state. Shirley was a homemaker and spent time gardening, canning, baking, cooking, crocheting and sewing. Her children and grandchildren have many blankets, Christmas ornaments and other homemade gifts from her that they will cherish for years to come. One of the highlights was making the Chrismons for the church Christmas tree. For potlucks and other church and family events she was always willing to bring food and desserts. Baking was one of her talents, from wedding cakes to special doll cakes for her granddaughters. Shirley was always involved in her church, from teaching Sunday school and vacation Bible school and attending Bible study. Altar Guild, Senior Saints and the Quilting Group were also where she dedicated her time. Ray and Shirley enjoyed being outdoors and many lasting memories were made on family camping trips, hunting and fishing. There were many fun evenings spent with friends and family playing card games, board games and completing jigsaw puzzles. Following major league baseball and ATP tennis was another favorite past time she enjoyed. While she worked she would be listening to the Seattle Mariners game on the radio. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Luther Church in Milton, WA. Shirley was a devoted matriarch and true servant. So many lives have been touched by her faith, generosity and talents. Shirley blessed her family with deep Christian love. Preceded in death by her husband Ray, sister Alice, brothers Lloyd and Henry. Survivors include her sister, Evelyn, her children, Kathy (Jack) Crossler, Randy Lueck, Terry (Sue) Lueck. Grandchildren include Lisa, Amy, Andy, Matt, Sarah, Jeff, Jeremy and Jenny, along with 22 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to The Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5-8pm at Hill Funeral Home in Puyallup. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 1:00pm at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton.
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