Donna W. Lucky

Donna Werline Lucky, 94, died Sunday, November 9, 2025 while in hospice care in

Bonney Lake, WA. She was born on Aug 1, 1931 in Morris, MN to Rolla and Sophie

(Nelson) Werline. Donna grew up in Chokio and Alexandria, MN. Following her

graduation from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 1953, she became a high

school English teacher and librarian in Milaca, MN. She married Carl E. L. Lucky, Jr. on

June 8, 1957, and they moved to St. Paul, MN where Carl was attending Luther

Theological Seminary. After his graduation, Carl was ordained as a Lutheran pastor

and became a Chaplain in the United States Army. Carl and Donna lived in a variety of

places during his service in the Army, including Georgia, Germany, Brooklyn, NY,

Missouri, Minnesota while Carl was serving in Vietnam, South Carolina, Germany again,

and finally Ft Lewis, WA where Carl retired from the Army. In 1979, the family moved

to Vancouver, WA where Carl was called to be the pastor of Family of Christ Lutheran

Church. Across this array of locations, Donna raised her two sons, Stephen and David,

and was very active in her church and community. Following her husband’s death in

1983, Donna moved into her own home where she lived for over 25 years. She

remained a very active member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church, serving for many

years as a Sunday school teacher as well as on the parish council and a term as council

president. She also led a ladies bible study in her home for decades. In addition,

Donna was an avid home gardener and backyard bird enthusiast, often spending hours

planting, replanting, and planning the future of her beautiful terraces. Donna was a kind,

gentle lady who quietly brought her love for others wherever she went. She will be

greatly missed by her many family members and friends. She is survived by her sister,

Mina Johnson of St Louis Park, MN, sons Stephen Lucky (Cheryl) of Springfield, VA,

and David Lucky (Andrea) of Edgewood, WA, along with three granddaughters, a great-

grandson, and numerous extended family members.

The funeral service will be held on Jan 10, 2026 at 11:00am within Trinity Lutheran Church, Tacoma, WA.

Memorial donations may be sent to Lutheran World Relief (https://give.lwr.org/)

Please leave online condolences at www.powersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home 253-845-0536.