Lillian passed away peacefully the morning of July 1st at Veterans Memorial Lodge with family by her side.
She was born in Trochu, Alberta and was raised in Goodridge, Alberta. At the age of 18, Lillian joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served 3 years during the war as a nurse. She met the love of her life, Norm, in Edmonton after her military service. After they were married, they went to Halifax before settling in their forever home in Esquimalt, a home they built together. They only left that home once to live in England for two years when Norm was assigned to a submarine base there.
Lillian was predeceased by Norm in 2012. She leaves behind her sons, Ken {Laura}, David {Colleen} and daughter Pat; also her grandchildren Robert {Charlynne}, Amy {Kyle}, Katie {Ryan} and Malcolm, and great-granddaughters Charlie and Nora with whom she enjoyed a lovely visit not long before her passing.
Lil always had a smile on her face that could brighten anyone’s day. Her caring, loving nature will be truly missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Lillian’s honour in the Sequioa Center, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA or Veterans Memorial Lodge in Victoria would be appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lillian Gustafson October 31 1924 – July 1 2022..
mccall gardens funeral and cremation service
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique