Lucille Margaret Heenan

Lucille Margaret Heenan, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her devoted family, at her Deephaven home on March 20, 2025. She was a woman whose heart overflowed with love and generosity. Born on October 6, 1940, to Edwin and Ina (Bauerly) Blum, Lucille lived a life rich in purpose, connection, and boundless affection. Lucille was a "worker bee" from a young age, formally accepting her first job at Nieser's Store at age 15. She went on to work at the local Dairy Queen, where her future husband, George Heenan, often enjoyed a cone (or two). The pair married on Aug. 20, 1960, and made a home together in Davenport, Iowa. While George finished his senior year at St. Ambrose, Lucille was the bread-winner, working as an executive assistant at Northrup Aviation until their first child was born in 1962. Lucille shined as a leader. Her leadership was marked by a loving heart and selfless dedication, as she poured her time into serving her family and community. She effortlessly juggled roles as a Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, PTA President, Ladies Auxiliary President for the Fire Department and President of the Ladies Guild at St. Alphonsus as she raised her three children: Michael, Sue and Lynda. She was part of the first group of people to be trained in Stephen's Ministry at St. Therese. She also applied business management and accounting skills gained from the University of St. Catherine to successfully manage the books for George's business ventures. She was honored as a "Woman of Achievement" in 1983 by the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. When her children were grown, she began working outside of the home again at Honeywell and later UnitedHealth Group. Lucille and George shared a passion for travel, collecting unique treasures from their worldly adventures, each piece telling a story of their shared experiences. Their life together was filled with fun, adventure as their amazing love brought joy to those around them. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was boundless. She was the heart of the family, the constant presence at every milestone, school play and sporting event. If you needed a shoulder to lean on, a word of wisdom, or a comforting hug, Lucille was there. Her ability to anticipate needs and provide unwavering support was a gift to all who knew her. George and Lucille's home on Gray's Bay on Lake Minnetonka was a place of warmth and laughter, where stories were shared, cookies were baked and love was always abundant. It was fondly referred to as the "Heenan Hotel," and it became a place of legendary gatherings, where Lucille magically orchestrated celebrations that made every guest feel like a cherished member of the family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, George Heenan; sister Vanita Raymond; brother, Keith Blum; many sisters- and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by sister Marci Blum OSF; sister-in-law Joan Blum; children, Mike Heenan, Sue (Steve) Skinner and Lynda Heenan; grandchildren Katie (Chris) Clarkson, Nick (Sammy) Alveshere, Sarah (Gavin) Potts, Matt (Olivia) Alveshere, Kelly Heenan and Michael Heenan, Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Hattie, Walter and Luke; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be April 4, 2025, at St. Therese Church in Deephaven. A visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m. and Brunch immediately following. To view the service visit: https://www.st-therese.org/funeral/lucille-heenan www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Lucille Margaret Heenan

October 6, 1940 - March 20, 2025

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Lucille Margaret Heenan

October 6, 1940 - March 20, 2025

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