Memories are all I have now of my oldest sister Lucy. I
remember Lucy took immaculate care of whatever she owned when we were growing
up. Whether it be her Western Flyer bicycle or her 1st purchased car, a
1974 vinyl top Buick, and to all the other cars she owned, they were well
taken care of. I guess that carried through the rest of her life as she took
care of her home, her gardens, and her husband Ken. A wonderful trait to
have.
Her listening ear will be greatly missed. When our Mom started
having medical issues, Lucy was readily available to listen to me and give input
if I were doing the right thing to see Mom was getting the best care. Lucy
was unable to visit our mother when she was ailing due to the fact Lucy was
beginning her battle with cancer. Even though Lucy was going to doctor
visits and chemo treatments, she made it to our childhood home to clean it out
before our putting the house on the market after Mom died and Dad was relocating
to Burnsville. Just seeing her with us during this closing chapter in our
lives brought much comfort to me.
I have fond memories of going on bike rides with Lucy.
Those carefree summer days of growing up are still vivid in my memories. As
teenagers, we would pack up the family car and go to the family cabin on
Lake Vermilion or a beach at Lake Leander for the day. Another fun memory
is when we were in our late teens and stayed with our relatives in
Princeton. We once drove to Ridgedale and spent the day shopping with what
little money we had back then. I could depend on Lucy to be my co-pilot
in our travels.
Lucy’s battle with cancer was a reinforcement to
me that life is so fragile and to live each day fully. We can never
turn back the clock of time but can only move forward as Lucy would want us to
do. Her presence on this earth will be missed but the gentle wind on a
summer morning or the beauty a flower will remind me of my dear sister who
rests in Peace.
I will miss you, Lucy, until we meet again.
Your brother,
Steve Honkanen
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