Lucie Ross Messer

14 Feb 1921 – 14 Feb 2012

Passed away in her home, with family around her, on her 91st birthday. Lucie will be greatly missed by her sons, Robert (Lorraine) of Sooke, BC and Douglas (Barbara) of Courtenay, BC, her granddaughters Christine (Tyler) Schwartz of Hudson’s Hope, BC and Karen Messer of Montreal, QC and her Great-Grandchildren, David & Emily Schwartz. Lucie will be truly missed by her “adopted” Son, Charlie (Marie) Booze their Daughter, Crystal and her family of Windsor, ON. Lucie had many good friends and wonderful neighbours that looked out for her.

Predeceased by Husband, James (1979), her Father, Charles (1984) and Mother, Helen Ross (nee Taylor) (1985).

Lucie was born in Benito, MB. and grew up in Ethelbert, MB. She started Nursing at the age of 17 in Dauphin, MB. After marrying Jim in Dec ’44, they moved to Windsor, ON where they raised their 2 sons. Lucie worked for many years as a Nurse at Metropolitan Hospital. Fulfilling a long time dream, upon her retirement from nursing, she opened a shop in LaSalle, ON – Granny’s Yarns & Things.

Lucie loved adventure and sightseeing, traveling all across Canada and to dozens of countries. Even later in life, her Armchair travels were a constant source of interest and excitement. Her amazing skill and imagination with all kinds of needlework, (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, rug-hooking, etc.) was always proudly worn or displayed by her and those who received her work as gifts. Her bold spirit and very inquisitive mind, led her to purchase her first computer at the age of 85, the year after moving to BC. With this, she was able to remain in contact with friends, virtually explore the world and learn the how or why of things that piqued her interest. A brilliant and fiercely independent woman, she was a delight to talk to, and demonstrated an endless compassion for those in need.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. 25th of Feb. at Piercy’s Funeral Home, 440 England Ave. Courtenay, BC at 11:00 a.m.

In leu of flowers a donation to Wheels for Wellness, the Hospice Society, YANA, SPCA or a charity of you choice would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of Piercy's-Mt. Washington Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC.