Audrey Marie Lundquist

Audrey Marie Lundquist (nee Leahy), age 94, died peacefully on April 25, 2012 in Winter Park, Florida. Formerly of Westchester County, New York and Scottsdale, Arizona, she was born on April 18, 1918 and raised by her cherished grandmother, Anne Cowan Dealy. Mrs. Lundquist was predeceased by three husbands, her beloved husband of 40 years, Carl Volckmann, who died in 1981, Al Eckerson, who shared her love of Long Island, and Lloyd Lundquist, who regaled her with his musical and artistic talents. Audrey graduated from the College of New Rochelle in 1940, and shortly thereafter, while working at a local laboratory, she was introduced to Carl Volckmann by a co-worker, who would later become her sister-in-law. Carl and Audrey were married in 1941 and lived in Mount Vernon, New York; Huntington Station on Long Island; Pelham, New York; and Paradise Valley, Arizona. While living in Huntington, Audrey was busy raising her family but found time to become President of the South Huntington PTA. She and Carl had many, many friends, and hosted bridge parties and established a Music Appreciation Club in their neighborhood. After moving to Pelham in 1960, Audrey became an active member in the local Manor Club, and volunteered on several committees, including organizing walking tours around the New York City area. Carl and Audrey moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1970, and she continued to participate in bridge clubs with new-found friends. She and several of her friends established “The Zesties”, nicknamed for the small club of women who had a zest for life. She was the last surviving member of the club. Shortly after moving to Arizona, Audrey became an Auxiliary Volunteer with Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, and established another large network of lifelong friends. She volunteered in the newborn unit, and knitted thousands of caps for the tiniest of babies. She continued as a volunteer for over 25 years. After Carl died in 1981, Audrey continued to spend her summers on Long Island at the beloved family summer home, “Kemah Camp.” It was there that she reunited with Al Eckerson, a former friend, recently widowed. She and Al decided to marry, which they did in Scottsdale, and enjoyed traveling and sightseeing for four short years before Al’s death. Audrey continued her volunteer work, and decided also to join a choir. While in the choir, she met Lloyd Lundquist, recently widowed, who shared her love of music. They were married on Audrey’s 80th birthday, and enjoyed many happy years together. Audrey later moved to Altamonte Springs, Florida, to be close to her daughter, and enjoyed meeting new friends, playing bridge and spending time with her Florida family members. Audrey was never without a crossword puzzle or a good book to read. She also could be counted on to wear beautiful outfits, always accessorized with the perfect shoes and jewelry. She is survived by her loving children, a son, William (Marilyn) Volckmann, daughters Elizabeth Furia, and Audrey (Jack) Leonard, and the late Anne (Vincent) Lentini. She is also survived by dear grandchildren William (Kim Tally) and Thomas Volckmann, Deborah (Sean) Heisler, Janet (Harold) Wilhelm, Susan (A.J.) Adamczak, Daniel (Johanna Nyden), Mary (Patrick Sutton) and Kevin Leonard, Lizzie Lentini, as well as cherished great grandchildren, Jenna and Ryan Adamczak; Emily, Abigail and James Wilhelm; Reagan and Finley Heisler, and Emi Pennington. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Ethel Volckmann Lee, as well as extended family members of the Eckerson and Lundquist families, and many dear friends. Services will be private, and Mrs. Lundquist will be buried in Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, Arizona. Donations can be made to the Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Audrey Marie Lundquist

April 18, 1918 - April 25, 2012