Lillian Helen Nelson Obituary (1924

Lillian Helen Nelson, age 86, passed away in her sleep in Port Orchard, WA on November 11, 2010. She was one of 12 children born to Kaurin and Johanna Johnson of Bigfork, MT where she graduated from high school. She began her secretarial career in Helena, MT, then moved to Seattle, WA during the war years. She worked in the Los Angeles area and moved to Missoula, MT when she retired. She resided in Kalispell and Helena, MT after marrying and having her children; her last home was in Bremerton, WA. Lillian was often found working a crossword puzzle; she was very creative, a talented seamstress and enjoyed crafting of all sorts. She was fortunate to have traveled extensively during her life. She was very independent and had a very good work ethic. Lillian is survived by her son, Gary Nelson, and daughter, Terese Johnson (Elliott); her granddaughter, Elaine Ballein (Nathan), and grandson Michael Johnson; her great-grandsons Kyle Collins, Geoffrey Ballein and Matthew Ballein; foster great-grandchildren Avery and Christian. She is survived by her sisters, Judith Corneliuson (Tucson, AZ) and Eunice Gilbertson (Ocean Hills, CA). She was blessed to have a large extended family of nieces, nephews and a very special friend of the last several years, Robert Nelson. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 100 West Harrison Street, North Tower, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98119 or Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036.