Remembering Lucille

The Mayor's Office received news that long time resident, Lucille McCulley passed away in Manhatten, NYC, in April. Lucille bought a home in Glenridge in 1980 after several trips to Tahoe. She had found one of the fairest locations on the globe. She spent quite a bit of time here while working, and even more after her "retirement" in 1988.
Lucille loved traveling and there was ample evidence throughout her home: photos on location in South America's most remote areas; exotic sites in Asia and Europe; and not a few of our own USA.
She was a Francophile, enjoying the art, literature, history, cuisine, and culture of our European ally. She studied art and language in France after getting her degree in Omaha, Nebraska during WWII. While a student in France, she collected quite a library of books, in French, covering a range of topics dealing with her cultural interests.
Upon returning to the USA, she landed in New York City where she began her career in Industrial Design, specializing in transportation. She achieved great success and was often the recipient of industry accolades for her work.
She was a talented, trained artist, and her home(s) were decorated with many examples of her work: charcoal sketches, pen & ink drawings, pastel landscapes, and watercolor still life drawings.
The home in Glenridge was purchased from the original owner, an architect. The home's 3 stories had magnificent views from each room, looking south above the lake at Meeks Bay. With its expansive deck space on each level, guests enjoyed outdoor access from every room. The living room and each master suite had its own fireplace. Street level access to the 2-car garage was a luxury found if few Tahoe locations.
In later years, as Lucille traveled less between coasts, she offered her home to vacationing guests, who enjoyed the surroundings of Tahoe and Glenridge.
Lucille was a Renaissance woman, a working professional ahead of her time. Unmarried, she leaves many relatives in the Bay Area and New York. She also leaves many friends attracted to her warmth, intelligence, and world traveling experiences. Her gracious conversation and natural curiosity made her a sought after personality.
She will be missed by all who knew new her.