[br][br]Irene Lucille "Lucy" Boyle (Rambow), a 30 year resident of the Spokane area, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the age of 74 after a struggle with cancer. Lucy was born to the late Agnes and Charles Rambow on January 13, 1942 in Walla Walla, WA. She has four surviving siblings: George Rambow (Mercele) of Madras OR, Wayne Rambow of Spokane WA, Helen Lambert (Ed) of Mountain Home ID, and Lisa Marie Rambow of Paradise CA. Lucy's sister Vivian preceded her in death.
Lucy spent her childhood in Walla Walla County, a farm girl at heart with a great love of horses. Lucy enjoyed and excelled in athletics, particularly competitive swimming and hurdling events. She graduated from Prescott High School in 1960. Lucy adored her beloved grandmother Grace Rambow with whom she lived periodically during her youth. Deeply moved by her grandmother's kindness, Lucy strove throughout her life to emulate her grandmother's example of selfless service.
Lucy married and began a beautiful family in her early twenties. She is survived by four of her children—Rebecca Loos of Spokane WA, Sean Taylor (Kathryn) of Naugatuck CT, Curtis McFeron (Brenda) of Yelm WA, and Rhonda McFeron of Spokane WA. Lucy's daughter Tonja Taylor preceded her in death in 1997—a tragedy which broke Lucy's heart. Her extended family members include a stepson, Michael J. Boyle of Federal Way WA, nine grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Lucy entered civil service in the 1970s after marrying Mike Boyle, a serviceman in the U.S. Air Force. She relocated with Mike several times in support of his military career. During this time, Lucy worked in government service at the 775th Radar Squadron (military installation) in Cambria CA, Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina, the Landstuhl Air Base in Germany, and then at Fairchild AFB in Airway Heights WA until her retirement in 2001.
After retiring, Lucy often could be found camping and four-wheeling with her husband Mike who passed away in 2005. She enjoyed reading legal thrillers and doing crossword puzzles. Lucy harbored a great love of animals in her heart and doted on her beloved dogs and cats throughout the years. Although finding just the right words to express her love was sometimes challenging for Lucy, her life was characterized by loving impulses and generous deeds. She was the kind of person who made sure no one ever left her home hungry and was quick to offer kind assistance to others with the little details of life. Lucy was always happiest when she could be of service to others.
Those wishing to share memories or condolences are encouraged visit www.legacy.com and sign Lucy's online guestbook.