Lucille (Clevenger) Lantz, 95, passed away at her home in Raymond, Washington, on Feb. 2, 2021. She was born at home on Aug. 31, 1925, to Mary and Leonard Stallcop.
She married Charles Clevenger on April 3, 1943. They had six children together and after 24 years of marriage he passed away in 1967.
She then moved her family to Napavine, Washington. From there she moved to Seattle, Washington, to work in a dental lab where she met her second husband Elwood “Woody” Lantz. They were married on July 13, 1969.
Every year Woody and she made wooden toys to donate to the Ministerial Associations Christmas program for kids.
Sadly he passed away on April 27, 1999.
She loved to crochet and made many tablecloths and afghans for her kids and grandkids throughout the years. She was an avid bingo player as she went three or four times a week. Also she loved taking her grandkids to do ceramics with her in Tokeland. She was very active in the Ladies VFW auxiliary and was a lifetime member.
Every week she donated her time to the local food bank in Raymond. She had a kind heart throughout her years with donating to different organizations from the Cancer Society to the Union Gospel Mission in Aberdeen, plus many more.
She filled the rest of her life with doing things with her children and grandchildren.
Lucille is survived by her six children: Samantha (Harrison) Shaffer, Charles Clevenger Jr., Charlene Cook, Diane (Mike) McDonald, Keith (Julie) Clevenger and Robin (Jerry) Jarvi; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and two brothers, Edward and Robert Stallcop.
There will be a cremation ceremony at the Menlo Cemetery on May 22 at 2 p.m. with a celebration of life luncheon to follow at Charley Clevenger’s residence at 1250 Paulding St., Raymond.
Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
