Lucienne (Desombre) (Branch) Udstuen
Wednesday, November 17, 1926
Date of Death:
Monday, July 8, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday July 15, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday July 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Holy Redeemer Catholic Chuch [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday July 16, 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Holy Redeemer Catholic Chuch [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Eyota Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, November 17, 1926
Date of Death:
Monday, July 8, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Wednesday, November 17, 1926
Date of Death:
Monday, July 8, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Lucienne (Desombre) (Branch) Udstuen
Lucienne (Desombre, Branch) Udstuen, was born into eternal life on July 8, 2013 at the age of 86.
Lucienne Desombre was born November 17, 1926 to French immigrants Pierre and Lucienne Desombre. She was raised in St. Paul, MN where she met and married Francis (Frank) Branch. “Lucie and Frank lived in Hayfield, MN for a short time and at Mayowood farms before settling on a farm in Eyota, MN where she lived for 40 years. Lucie’s husband, Frank Branch was killed in a tragic accident in 1958 leaving Lucie to raise their six young children. In 1971, Lucie and Thalfred Udstuen were married. Thalfred preceded Lucie in death in 1988.
As a young woman, Lucie worked for the Degree of Honor Protective Association in St. Paul, MN. She also worked for the Dover Eyota School and Jack Dory Accounting in St. Charles, MN.
Lucie was a member of the Degree of Honor in Rochester, MN and was a charter member of the Rural Robins, a University of Minnesota county extension program, for over 50 years. She also served as President of the Olmsted County Extension Service and the Dover-Eyota High School Parent Teacher Association. As a long-time member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Eyota, she was active in the Rosary Society. The Eyota American Legion Auxiliary recognized her for 61 years of membership in 2012. Lucie kept actively engaged in the community in her retirement years as a member of the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Service for 10 years.
She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, square dancing with the Whitewater Whirlers, round dancing and camping with the Rounders Camping Club and spending time with her family and friends.
Lucie is survived by her six children Francis “Marty” (Pat), Mary (Leonard), Margaret (Jim), Paul (Rezeda), Joe (Miriam), and Barbara. Surviving stepchildren from her marriage to Thalfred Udstuen include Larry and Linda and their families.
She has nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. A brother, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many friends and end of life caregivers survive her.
Visitation and rosary will be held in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN on Monday July 15, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and one hour before the service at church on Tuesday.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday July 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Eyota, MN with burial at the Eyota Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials in honor of Lucie may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association designated for research. Hospice memorials in memory of Lucienne Udstuen may be sent to the non-profit Tidewell Hospice at 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238 Attn: Philanthropy Department.
Condolences
The family of Lucienne (Desombre) (Branch) Udstuen has received the following condolences.
I enjoyed serving Lucy and Thalfred for their insurance needs for many years. Always a joy to visit with and work with. Left a nice family. We will keep her in our prayers.
Condolences to your families.. Lucy was an important part of my growing up along with most of you.
I still remember the lecture on the customer always being right and that they are the customer..
This relates to a milk cow we got from you and provided milk back as payment..
best wishes to you all..
We send our sympathies in the loss of your mother.
Shirley Udstuen Carpenter
Delores Udstuen Carman
Bonnie Udstuen Brass
Charles Udstuen
We are the children of Orrie and Hazel Udstuen
To the Family of Lucy Branch Udstuen:
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to each of you. I was in Rural Robins with Lucy and really had a great time and many fond memories.
May God surround each of you with His love and the Promise of eternal life.
We lift you all in prayer.
Arleen and Nancy Whitcomb
Margaret & Family - I'm sorry for your loss of Lucie, but I'm very glad she had the time with you. She was a very sweet lady. Lots of prayers coming your way to you and your family.
Ev persons & Jean Yob
Sending prayers & my deepest sympathy.
I always loved being with Luci. She was smiling &
a fun lady/friend. She is at rest now & enjoying her peace.
A very sweet friend. RIP, Lucie.
Gloria Adell
God bless you all in her family
Margaret and family
Our deepest sympathy
Patti and Sterling Minke
Native American Prayer
I give you this one thought to keep~
I am with you still ~ I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone~
I am with you still ~ in each new dawn.
Our Sincerest Sympathy to you and your family,
Ron and Connie Sundberg
Hi Margaret Jim and Barb, we are sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I pray God will help soften your pain soon and that your memories of her will comfort you as well. Jane and Dave
Dear Margaret, Barbara and family:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mother. We will always remember her
sweet smile when she was wheeled around the dance floor by Jim. You guys did a great job in
caring for her. God bless you all and may she rest in peace.
Marcella & Roland
Dear nieces and nephews,
I have lost a sister, but you have lost a mother. As we share grief together please accept my condolence. She was a kind and generous sister who never let our differences get in the way of showing love.
Being a parent myself I know it's not possible to perfectly execute all attempts at raising children into loving and responsible adulthood. We require forgiveness from our children just as we need to forgive them. Being siblings can be difficult at times also and requires that same generosity of spirit.
It was January 2006 when, after spending four weeks with Lucie prior to her move to Arbor Gardens, that I realized she would require an increasing amount of care that I did not have the resources to provide. I will always be grateful to Margaret, Jim and Barbara for accepting the challenge and executing it so well. May they enjoy the peace that comes from knowing no one could have done more or better.
We haven't been together in a long time so am looking forward to seeing you in Rochester/Eyota.
Margaret. Losing your mom leaves a terrible gap in your life. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. We will never forget the big smile on her face when she would be out on the dance floor in her wheelchair. You were all so wonderful with her.
Dear Margaret & Barbara & family
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom.
Ken & I wanted to let you know that although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Hugs, Ken & Denise Grant
Ontario, Canada
Dear Margaret, Jim & Barb, We are so sorry to hear about your mother. In reading about her, what a woman she must have been. We only got to see her at the club while Jim would dance with her. We so enjoyed seeing that because it made us think of our mothers both of whom are gone too. We so admired all of you for the love and care you gave to your mom. Margaret, I still remember the big smile on your mother's face the night of our spring concert this year. She so enjoyed the music and she brought a smile to my face. I'm sure she is at peace now. I hope you now get the chance to read the book I recommended to you that night. I think it will bring you a little bit of peace regarding your mother's disease. In case you forgot, it's called "Crossroads". Our condolencenses again to all of you.
We are sorry to learn of your mothers passing. It was always fun to see her at dances, breakfasts, and other club functions. Your care for her says a lot for the love in your family. She will be missed but the memories you have will comfort you. Our prayers are with you all.
Alex and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Dear Margaret,Jim and family
I never knew Lucy when she was well,but she must have been an exceptional mother. I watched her being tenderly cared for by you while she lived at your home in Florida.That kind of care speaks volumes about the family she parented. It's hard to lose a loved one .I hope you find comfort and peace soon with shared memories of happier times.
Fondest Regards,
Grace Briscoe
Our thoughts are with you.
Hi Margaret, Jim and Barb, We were very sad to hear about Lucy. She was such a sweetheart and even thought she was dealing with Alzheimer's she was a delight to be around. You all did a great job of keeping her involved in life and I compliment you on all the things you did for and with her. I know this will be hard but know that we are all thinking of you and keeping you in our hearts and prayers. Libby and Barry.
Lucy will be greatly missed. We have enjoyed knowing her the past 7 years. Lucy always had smile on her face. She enjoyed every dance and concert we went to. We know she is in heaven and finally at peace. We pray that you will find confort in the memories you have of her. Jerry and Sara Murphy