Lucille Caroline Clammer's Obituary
Lucille Lucy Holbrook-Clammer passed away in St Helens peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 26, 2012 she was 93.
Lucille was born in Jackson Prairie, Washington on April 3, 1918 to Oliver P. and Caroline Graham Martin, the 2nd of 3 children. She graduated from Kelso High School in 1936. She married Burnell Holbrook, her high school sweet heart, in 1937.
She moved to St. Helens Oregon in 1945 where she managed The J.W. Copeland lumber yard while her husband was away in the service. In 1948 they purchased Columbia Lumber Company and later re-named it Holbrook Lumber Company. After her first husband died she married Robert Clammer in 1964.
Lucille was an active member of the Women's Club, Zenith Club, Business and Professional Women, the Yacht Club, Elks, Elks Travel Club and the Eastern Star.
In 1956 she spearheaded an effort to receive a National Community Achievement award. She flew to Detroit Michigan to receive the first place award of $10, 000. The money was awarded, in part for the many projects which improved and beautified St. Helens, including the building of Civic Pride Park and the trees in the Courthouse Square. She organized a dinner in her home for Governor Mark Hatfield who came in honor of winning the award. Lucille said, "This puts St. Helens on the map."
She enjoyed hunting, fishing, clam digging, cards, photography, dancing and traveling with the RV club.
She is survived by her son John J. Holbrook and wife Laura of Brownsville, OR, Peggy Howell and husband Steve of St. Helens OR and step daughter Susan West of Tualatin OR, nephew son Jim Martin and wife Kathy of St. Helens. Grandchildren Randy Schwirse of Deer Island, Alisha & LaRon Livsey of Ridgefield, WA, Peggy Sue & Jim Burri of St Helens, Kimberly & Brad King of Jamul Ca, Stacy & Josh Sullivan of Scappoose, Teresa & Casey Tafoya of Flint Mi, David & Michelle Holbrook of Escondido CA, Ryan & Wendy Holbrook of Brownsville and Julie Holbrook of Albany and Cindy Martin of Arvada CO, and 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Preceding her in death were, husbands Burnell Holbrook and Robert Clammer, grandsons Ryan Schwirse Services will be held at the Christian Church on South 12th in St Helens at 1:00pm, Friday, February 3rd with a reception to follow the service. Columbia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
On-line condolences can be made to the family at: www.columbiafh.com
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