Cecil Lacy Jr., was born June 10, 1965, in Everett, Wash., went to be with his Dad and sister “C.C” on September 18, 2015.
Early on in life Jr’s intellect revealed itself, school was as simple as showing up. Without even cracking open a book he earned A’s and B’s. Jr then became a commercial fisherman; he loved to be on the water. He also worked with Tulalip Recreation for several years; He enjoyed taking the kids on trips to the rivers and mountains; Jr always made time for our youth. Jr’s passion for free speech was evident throughout his life; he was a published writer and poet. Jr used his strong writing skills to help community members who suffered from injustices.
Jr leaves behind his wife, Sara Lacy; daughters: Monique Lacy, and Cecile Lacy; sons: Ian Cooper, Tim Anderson, Trevor Anderson; grandchildren, Jonny and Caitlin; mother, Joy Lacy; sister, Shelly Lacy; brother, Harvey Eastman; aunt and uncles: Stan and Joanne Jones, Virginia Lartenter, Dawn and Glen Simpson, Alpheus and Millie Jones, Dale and Barbara Jones, Marvin Jones, Richard and Gloria Jones, Delmar and Bev Jones, George and Sadie Lacy, Maxine Jackson (Texas); sisters, and brothers-in-law: Laura and Bruce Fall, Kristen and Mark Stout, John and Sandra Cooper; nieces and nephews: Jerad (Virginia) Eastman, Marysa (Adam) Eastman, Joylee Lacy, Jacob Fall, Rebecca Morales, Daniel Stout, Eric Fall, Laura Stout, Leah Walker, Johnathan Cooper, Emma Cooper.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Cecil Lacy Sr.; sister, Cecile Eastman; father-in-law, Jim Cooper; grandparents: George and Luella Jones, George and Maggie Lacy, and Cecil Lacy; special aunts: Lippy and Laverne; and his daughter Monique Lacy’s mother, Kate.
Visitation services will be held Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman. Funeral services will be held in the Tulalip Gym on Friday, September 25, 2015, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow. –