Lucille M. "Lucy" Schmitz was born in Spokane, Washington to Elmer and Esther Moff on November 1, 1926, and went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2012. She was a resident of Clarkston, Washington prior to coming to the Tri-Cities ten years ago. She was employed by the Department of Social & Health Services for the State of Washington both in Wenatchee and then Clarkston before retiring.

Lucy loved traveling, painting, sewing and crafts. She was very creative. She enjoyed music, animals, and working in her flower garden. She was actively involved in the Lewiston-Clarkston Doll Club. She was a quiet, gentle, and kind-hearted lady who was always thinking of others and helping those in need.

Lucy is survived by her daughter, Linda Bohnsack Howard of Pasco, Step-daughters Linda Gaines David of Kettle Falls, Washington, Patricia Carpenter Clyde of Castle Rock, Washington, and Lori Schmitz of Tacoma, as well as eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by both parents, two brothers, Manning and Raymond; her first husband, Louis J. Khune, Sr. and second husband, Lawrence Schmitz; her son, Louis J. Kuhne, Jr., daughter, Julie Ann Smith; and grandson, Jeff Taylor.

A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 3:30pm followed by a memorial service at Einan's Funeral Home on Saturday at 4:00pm.