In Memory of Lucia Havens Anderson

Spouse: Mark Anderson
Children: Kendra, Nedd, Ethan
DOB: November 14, 1947
Blessing Date: July 1, 1982
Ascension: January 9, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Jan 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (CST) at the Embassy Suites Tempe, 4400 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 USA
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9980242136?pwd=0RKqehRbo2qFF2DzjyJ6WbxKTrIDYo.1&omn=88087411102

Lucia Havens Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and spiritual seeker, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78.

Lucia lived a life devoted to learning, faith, service, and the quiet work of bringing people together. Thoughtful and compassionate, she believed deeply in the value of dialogue, understanding, and care across generations and communities. Her life reflected a steady commitment to helping others feel heard, supported, and valued.

Lucia’s faith was central to her life. She served as a church missionary, dedicating herself to spiritual outreach, education, and service, and striving to live a life aligned with her beliefs. In 1982, she was married and blessed by Reverend Sun Myung Moon, an event she regarded as a sacred turning point and lifelong commitment. Her marriage was rooted in faith, devotion, and shared purpose, and she carried those values into every aspect of her life. Mark and Lucia were recognized as a Cheon Bo couple within the church for the devotion they demonstrated in their path of faith.

Throughout her working life, Lucia held a variety of roles that reflected her intelligence, adaptability, and commitment to service. She worked for the Arizona Retailers Association, served as a faith community liaison for Arizona Works, and worked at the Arizona State Capitol as a legislative assistant, contributing to public service and civic engagement. Later, she served as an academic advisor for the University of Phoenix, supporting students in their educational journeys with care and encouragement.

Lucia pursued education with seriousness and joy, and her intellectual curiosity remained strong throughout her life. She also worked as a peer support specialist, offering empathetic listening, encouragement, and practical support to individuals navigating difficult seasons of life—work that expressed her deep belief in dignity, presence, and human connection.

In her later years, Lucia helped foster intergenerational dialogue within her faith community through Project Phoenix, contributing to conferences and gatherings around the country designed to encourage understanding, reflection, and shared growth.

Outside her formal work, Lucia found deep joy in creative and simple pleasures. She loved watercolor painting, gardening, flying kites, working with colored pencils, and, above all, time spent with her children and grandchildren. These quiet joys reflected her gentle spirit and her ability to find beauty and meaning in everyday life.

Lucia is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Mark Anderson, along with their 3 children, Kendra, Nedd and Ethan plus Chris from a previous marriage and 8 grandchildren, and extended family who were the center of her love. She will be remembered for her intelligence, kindness, faith, creativity, and the calm strength with which she lived her life.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to those who provided care, comfort, and compassion during her final days.

Lucia’s life was one of quiet impact — shaped by faith, service, and love — and her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched.

Lucia describing her work with Project Phoenix
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HjSarDUrq/

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.(MST) at Embassy Suites Tempe, 4400 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ.

The service will be available online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9980242136?pwd=0RKqehRbo2qFF2DzjyJ6WbxKTrIDYo.1&omn=88087411102

If you’d like to contribute to the memorial offering:
https://gofund.me/7e0b74de4