Vangen, Lucy Age 87, of New Brighton, MN, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Norman Vangen; brother, Ray Williams; and sisters, Joan Pearson and Ethel Tan. Survived by brother, Alf Williams (Kristine); son, Steven Vangen (Kathy); daughter, Susan Brudos (Eldon)' granddaughters, Sheri Vangen (Tim Dennis) and Deborah Cox (Chris); great-grandson, Benjamin Cox; niece, Karen Rheinschmidt (Mike); nephew, Lance Olson (Lori); and great-nephew, Louis Olson. Born in Perth, Western Australia, Lucy met and married Norman Vangen during WWII before moving with him to Binford, ND where they started their family, and then to Minneapolis, MN where they made their permanent home. Private family services have already been held. Lucy will be privately interred with Norman at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Bloomington, MN. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300