Surnames: Lucas, Lounsberry, Irwin Mabel Claire Lucas, 93, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died at a care center in Hood River on October 5, 2002. She was born October 15, 1908, in Williston, North Dakota to Frank B. and Mabel Alice (Lounsberry) Irwin. She grew up and was educated in Alexandria, Minnesota. She married Paul H. W. Lucas on October 2, 1928, in Alexandria. In the late 1930s to the early 1940s they moved to Hood River to be closer to family. She was a foster parent for 50 years and over that time was a foster mother to hundreds of children. She was also a full time mom for her own seven sons. She enjoyed crocheting and dewing and was known for her talent at restoring donated stuffed animals and dolls for children's Christmas presents. Survivors include her sons, Harold Lucas, Odell (Oregon); Mel Lucas, The Dalles; Walt and Robert Lucas, both of Hood River; 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, a brother, her husband, and sons, Wayne, Carroll, Don and Dean Lucas. A viewing visitation will be held Wednesday, October 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Tribute Center. Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 10, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Tribute Center. Private interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, sent in care of Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle October 9, 2002. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy