You have eloquently honored Lucy's life, which is a difficult thing to do for anyone. You continue to do this for all the people you bring to us, alive and passed. It's a gift to us that we appreciate and value. Thanks, John, for doing this for them and for us.
John - Isn't it great day. No contracts, no money, no which school will it be, no portal talk.....juts a great story about an average, wonderful, human being. I'm glad you choose to right stories where the thread is sports, but the story is the people. That is why when your amazing photographers post pictures of the crowds at sporting events, I always comment. None of this would exist without the fans. Thank You.
Well said. As I have passed 80 I realize that we are living too long. Our parts weren’t made to go this far, and start failing. Lucy found this too, so just remember the great times, and keep smiling!
As one just months from 80, fresh from "margins are clear" of cancer, I see how many more years Lucy enjoyed past 80--and despite a few parts not working like they used to I'm optimistic for the next ten or 15 years!
We lost my mother in-law at age 96 not too long ago as well.
The wisdom and kindness of that generation is something that many will never know.
To grow up through the Great Depression and World War ll and carve our a life and beautiful families is something that may be lost forever.
These are the people that made this country great.
They didn't care if you were rich or poor they were always there with a helping hand.
Their children and grand children need to reflect on what this generation accomplished. They loved one another and the country they shaped. They held out an open hand to help anyone and everyone regardless of who you were, where you came from, what politics you ascribe.
They did this because they experienced early life with nothing and were grateful to share what meager means they had for the good of all around them.
Another home run.
Thanks Clyde
You have eloquently honored Lucy's life, which is a difficult thing to do for anyone. You continue to do this for all the people you bring to us, alive and passed. It's a gift to us that we appreciate and value. Thanks, John, for doing this for them and for us.
Appreciate this Ed
A salute to OSU Lucy. A life well lived leaves others enriched and grateful.
Thanks O
John - Isn't it great day. No contracts, no money, no which school will it be, no portal talk.....juts a great story about an average, wonderful, human being. I'm glad you choose to right stories where the thread is sports, but the story is the people. That is why when your amazing photographers post pictures of the crowds at sporting events, I always comment. None of this would exist without the fans. Thank You.
Love this. Thank you.
Lucy was anything but average.
Oh my! JC this is one of your very best!
I can relate to so much…the teaching, subbing, water skiing…
As I approach 80, she makes me realize how much of life’s adventures remain.
Thanks for remembering the fans too. ❤️
Well said. As I have passed 80 I realize that we are living too long. Our parts weren’t made to go this far, and start failing. Lucy found this too, so just remember the great times, and keep smiling!
As one just months from 80, fresh from "margins are clear" of cancer, I see how many more years Lucy enjoyed past 80--and despite a few parts not working like they used to I'm optimistic for the next ten or 15 years!
Well put
…and “doing” 😊
Thanks Lynn
When I finished reading your piece, John, my mind went right to the Jackie Robinson quote I love:
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
That was Lucy. Truly, a life well lived. Thanks for sharing a bit of her with us.
Great quote
John. Lucy was a Gem of a Beaver ! I remember seeing her in Eugene-Autzen, at Civil War Games , which OSU normally won during the Dee Andros Era !
She was a Tiger and fearless proud OSU Beaver ! RIP, Lucy !
Rand Wintermute
OSU ‘67
I remember seeing her at our baseball games in the mid to late 80's. Always with positive comments.
John, thank you for sharing Lucy’s love for her family, friends, sports and the Beavs!
Thank you Randy
John, you did it justice.
Thanks!
Thanks to Lucy for a life well lived. And thank you John for giving us insight into a bit of that life.
What a beautiful tribute, my kind of OSU fan. 🧡
What a beautiful woman and a beautiful life.
We lost my mother in-law at age 96 not too long ago as well.
The wisdom and kindness of that generation is something that many will never know.
To grow up through the Great Depression and World War ll and carve our a life and beautiful families is something that may be lost forever.
These are the people that made this country great.
They didn't care if you were rich or poor they were always there with a helping hand.
Their children and grand children need to reflect on what this generation accomplished. They loved one another and the country they shaped. They held out an open hand to help anyone and everyone regardless of who you were, where you came from, what politics you ascribe.
They did this because they experienced early life with nothing and were grateful to share what meager means they had for the good of all around them.
God has a new Angel!
Damned dust finds a way to one's eyes.
Means a lot
Another great story of an extraordinary fan, and an extraordinary human!
Wonderful, warm, friendly reminder of how wonderful this life can be.
Nice, John, once again. You make me feel like I knew her.
RIP Lucy ...