Lucy Jane Duersch

March 17, 2011 - September 23, 2017

Lucy Jane Duersch

March 17, 2011 - September 23, 2017

Obituary

Lucy Jane Duersch, age 6, passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Lucy battled Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a pediatric brain stem tumor, for 13.5 months.

Lucy was born in Bellingham, WA on March 17, 2011, to Paul and Victoria (Key) Duersch. She was in 1st grade at Irene Reither Elementary. She had a naturally happy disposition from birth and was rarely seen without a smile. Lucy loved life and found joy in nearly everything. She loved to tell jokes, give gifts, sing, and have dance parties. She brightened the lives of all who met her.

In addition to her parents, Lucy is survived by her siblings Benjamin, Rhett, Ellinor, and Henry.

Lucy’s family is very thankful for the care she received from her incredible doctors and nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital and UW Medical Center. She could not have been in better hands. Thanks also to the local community, as well many kind people around the world, for the outpouring of love and support for the family throughout the past year.

Services will be held on Friday, September 29, at the LDS chapel, 5800 Northwest Dr, Ferndale. Viewing 1:00-3:00 pm, funeral service 4:00 pm, with private graveside service immediately following at Greenacres Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and other gifts, donations may be made through https://www.firstgiving.com/Campaign/Donation/44305. Please write in the comment field, “In memory of Lucy Duersch, 100% to go to DIPG Research.”

Funeral Service

  • Date & Time: September 29, 2017 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: LDS Chapel
  • Location: 5800 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)

Viewing

  • Date & Time: September 29, 2017 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: LDS Chapel
  • Location: 5800 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)

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12 responses to Lucy Jane Duersch

  1. Donna Myers says:

    I’ve known the Key family over 40 years and watched the family grow and share their love for everyone including, Lucy. She continues to be in wonderful loving hands. God bless!

  2. This is so hard to write and to say the words that can give comfort. I look at Lucy’s photo and this is how I remember you Vicky as you were growing up. Lucy has a light in her that can never be dulled, so pure and beautiful. To all of you, especially the Key family we have known and loved for a long time, our family weeps with you but prays you will feel Heavenly arms around you and know you are thought of and loved.

  3. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family!!! I have no doubt Lucy is dancing, singing and telling jokes to Jesus and everyone she meets in her eternal home. RIP sweet Lucy!!!

  4. Sonia Hayes says:

    We are so sorry to hear about your daughter and her illness. We pray for God’s comfort during this very difficult time. We didn’t know Lucy, but can see she was loved very much and is a little angel- Just beautiful. We are so sorry.
    Tom and Sonia Hayes & Family
    Ferndale

  5. Joy Cole says:

    Vicky and family, just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family as you go through this sad time. Lucy looks like she enjoyed her time here on earth. I know that you will see her again. I will continue to pray for you all that you will feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father.
    Sincerely
    Joy Cole

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