LILLIAN DALRYMPLE

On 28 January, 2007 Lillian May Dalrymple (Heron) passed away peacefully at Extendicare, at the age of 90 years. Lillian was born 14 August, 1916 in the Pioneer School district.. Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Florence Heron; husband Bill in 1978; sister Mildred (Bus Boyd and Bert Ogolvie) of Toronto; son Grant Dalrymple in 1989; and grandchildren Sherri and Scott in 1968.  Lillian is survived by her daughter Dorothy (Bill) Follensbee – Nipawin, and their family, Michael (Laurie) Follensbee – Moose Jaw and their children Taylor, Cassidy and Riley, and Michelle Follensbee and husband Sean Pass – Edmonton and their children, Jack and Sophia;  daughter-in-law, Judy (Les) England – Moose Jaw, and family, Candy (Dale) Richardson – Whitehorse, YK and children Jordan and Shelby; Kathy (Robert) Williams – Airdrie, AB and children Colton and Courtney;  Jill Dalrymple – Calgary; step-sons, Shannon England and children Sara and Jenna, and Curtis (Sandra) England – all of Regina; son Glenn Dalrymple – Regina;  sister Mabel Acton – Moose Jaw; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Mom worked with Dad on the family farm at Archydal, SK after their marriage in 1939.  She was very involved with gardening, curling and raising three children.  She also was active with the UCW at Summerside, Wesley, and Boharm Churches, and later when she moved to Moose Jaw with Minto and Zion. She was also involved with Genealogy, the Canadian Club and the Cosmo Centre. Mother was a long time resident of Victoria Towers (23 years) and enjoyed lawn bowling in Crescent Park, traveling to the Orient in the 80’s and bus trips to both coasts.  Failing health in 2004 required Mom to reside at Extendicare.  Special thanks to the staff of Extendicare in making Mom’s last years comfortable.  Mom is the last survivor of the Dalrymple “clan” in the Archydal district.  The Funeral Service will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday January 31, 2007 at 10:30 am. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St.W., S6H 5G5, or the Shriners’ Hospital Travel Fund, c/o The Shrine Club, 1767 Main St.N., S6J 1L6, would be appreciated.  In living memory of Lillian, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Keith and Jean McKeown - Vernon, BC: Our condolences to Judy, Dorothy and Glenn and families. When we lived in the Archydal district, Lillian and husband Bill were very good neighbors to us. 

Melynda and Derrick Anderson and family - Caron, SK: Dear Kathy, Candy, Jill, Judy and families... sorry to hear of your loss.  May the strength of family and memories help you through this trying time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Douglas and Catherine Marr - Moose Jaw Canadian ClubOn behalf of the Members of the Moose Jaw Canadian Club; Lillian has been greatly missed and will always be remembered! She was an inspiration to us all. 

Robert and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Sorry to hear the news - prayers are with all of you.

Gordon and Sharon Anderson - Caron Sask.: Sorry to hear of Lil's passing,  our condolences to Judy and Family

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