Ethlyn J. Luscomb Obituary (1948 - 2023)

With the saddest of hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother. Ethlyn J. Luscomb (Cricket) 75, of Las Vegas Nevada, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Cricket was born September 5, 1948 to Alvin O. Bertelson and Ethlyn J. Bertelson (Curtis) in Philip South Dakota. She is proceeded in death by her parents Alvin O. and Ethlyn J. Bertelson, brother Alvin O. Bertelson (Woody), daughter Teresa L. Martinez (Luscomb), and son Robert D. Wynder She is survived by sisters Julie A. Hill (Bertelson)- Calvin, Mary L. Kingsley (Bertelson)- Dave, children Kimberly K. Smith (Luscomb), Paul D. Luscomb, Melony D. Jaggers (Luscomb)-Chris, and son-in-law Joe D.Martinez. Grandchildren Steven and Sarah Smith, Joey and Cristena Martinez, Rachelle Averett (Luscomb), Zachary Luscomb, Riley and Lucas Jaggers. Great grandchildren, Thalia, Landry, Lawson, Lacy, and Annie Cricket. Cricket moved a few times with her children, before finally settling, putting down roots in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked many years for 7-Eleven, and H&R Block, before, and during her move into the service industry. She was an opening employee of the Excalibur casino and hotel, serving in the Buffet from opening day, and subsequently had put in her papers to retire on the morning the casinos were shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. She made many wonderful friends in her 30 year career at the Excalibur and some of her favorite times, were with these friends over lunch outings and paint parties. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, and helping anyone in need. She never knew a stranger. She would take you in, fill your belly with a hot meal, give you a pillow and blanket and a safe place to stay, but you pitched in, followed the rules, showed respect, used your manners, and everyone loved her. Her other favorite pastimes included, crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of fortune, Jeopardy and Bones. She loved playing bingo, slot machines and Yahtzee, but she really loved to read. In her three years of retirement she read over 1000 books, Harlequin Romances being her absolute favorite. She was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be fondly remembered always and deeply missed forever. Services will be held: 4 to 6 PM La Paloma funeral services 2551S.Ft. Apache Rd Las Vegas Nevada 89117 702-935-7900 (Parking in the back)