LILLIAN DOW

1920 - 2008

Lillian Veronica Dow of Taber, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the age of 88 years.
She is survived by her children Donna (Ken) McFadden of Kamloops, Bill (Brenda) Dow of Sherwood Park, Sheryl (Lew) Jones of Burns Lake, Melcolm Dow of Taber, Lorrie (Dan) Robinson of Taber and Oralee “Kate” (Dave) Reamsbottom of Medicine Hat; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Lillian was born May 6, 1920 in Steep Creek, Saskatchewan to John and Nellie McLennan. Having been orphaned at the age of five, Lillian was raised in a Catholic orphanage. This influenced her decision to become a nun at the age of eighteen, however the lure of the male persuasion caused her to change her mind. She worked at the Holy Family Hospital and T.B. Sanatorium in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She married Albert Dow in 1945. In 1954 they moved to Taber where she has resided until her passing. Lillian worked at the cannery and potato plant until her retirement at age sixty five. Some of her favorite things were her flower garden, word searches, solitaire, bingo and her cat Miles. In recent years Lillian enjoyed going out for chinese food and a cup of tea at Tim Horton’s.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Elizabeth Brown officiating. A private family burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lillian’s name may be made directly to the Clearview Lodge (Recreation Department), 4730 - 50 Avenue, Taber T1G 1N6.