Cecil Darnell Lacy Jr

Early on in life Jr’s intellect revealed itself, school was as simple as just showing up. Without even cracking open a book he earned A’s and B’s. Jr then became a commercial fisherman; he loved to be on the water. He also worked with Tulalip Recreation for several years; He enjoyed taking the kids on trips to the rivers and mountains; Jr always made time for our youth. Jr’s passion for free speech was evident throughout his life; he was a published writer and poet. Jr used his strong writing skills to help community members who suffered from injustices.

Jr leaves behind his wife Sara Lacy; Daughters: Monique Lacy, and Cecile Lacy; Sons: Ian Cooper, Tim Anderson, Trevor Anderson; Grandchildren Jonny and Caitlin; Mother Joy Lacy; Sister Shelly Lacy; Brother Harvey Eastman; Aunt and Uncles: Stan and Joanne Jones, Virginia Carpenter, Dawn and Glen Simpson, Alpheus and Millie Jones, Dale and Barbara Jones, Marvin Jones, Richard and Gloria Jones, Delmar and Bev Jones, George and Sadie Lacy, Maxine Jackson (Texas); Sisters and Brothers in Law: Laura and Bruce Fall, Kristen and Mark Stout, John and Sandra Cooper; Nieces and Nephews: Jerad (Virginia) Eastman, Marysa (Adam) Eastman, Joylee Lacy, Jacob Fall, Rebecca Morales, Daniel Stout, Eric Fall, Laura Stout, Leah walker, Johnathan Cooper, Emma Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his Dad Cecil Lacy Sr.; Sister Cecile Eastman; Father in Law Jim Cooper; Grandparents: George and Luella Jones, George and Maggie Lacy, and Cecil Lacy; Special Aunts: Uppy and Laverne; and his daughter Monique Lacy’s mother Kate.

Visitation services will be held at Schaefer-Shipman Thursday September 24th, 2015 at 8:30 am. Funeral services will be held at the Tulalip Gym Friday September 25th, 2015 at 10 am with burial to follow.