We honor Lucille Trinkle, RN, who attended Cypress College from Spring of 1976 to Spring of 1978. Graduated with a Nursing Degree - June 9, 1978, Registered Nurse. 

Lucille worked in Oncology at St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton, CA, then transferred to Behavioral Health at Whittier Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, CA, where she retired. She became a nurse later in life, having been a homemaker for her 4 children prior to that. She is survived by her 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Lucille’s service to others was deeply rooted in her life experiences. As a mother first, she brought understanding, resilience, and kindness into her nursing practice. Her legacy extends far beyond her years at the bedside. She inspired future generations through both her example and her encouragement, most notably her granddaughter, who followed in her footsteps to become a registered nurse. Lucille even accompanied her granddaughter to register for the nursing program, a quiet yet powerful testament to the pride she felt in continuing the tradition of care and service.