1919 ~ NEEDRUM ~ 2015
Posted: December 2nd, 2015
Lillian Adella Needrum of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Christian Needrum, passed away on Sunday, November 29th, 2015 at the age of 96 years. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Carol (Wes) Budd, Marilyn Baker, and Bob Needrum; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Trent) Wilkie and Christopher Baker; and one great-grandson, Opsahl Wilkie. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Christian Needrum; her parents, Andrew and Louise Opsal; son-in-law, Kirt Baker; and two brothers, George (Irene) Opsal and Orville (Marggie) Opsal. Lillian was born in Hatton, Saskatchewan on October 9th, 1919 and was raised in the Golden Prairie area. She attended Thunder Hill School. On January 4th, 1943, Lillian married Christian in Medicine Hat and they resided in Maple Creek, Swift Current and Weyburn, Saskatchewan before retiring to Medicine Hat. Lillian was a member of the Rebekah’s and the Eastern Star. She loved to cook and hosted many gatherings for her family and friends, whom she truly loved. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, December 4th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lillian’s memory may be made to Covenant Health, St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lillian Needrum. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599