Lillian was born October 19, 1922 in Park City, Utah, to Lawrence Stevens and Ella Rasmussen Stevens. She was the youngest of seven children. Lillian was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a great friend to all.
As a single mother, she attended college to acquire the skills to make a better life for herself and her four children. After gaining her education, she went on to work for The Bureau of Reclamation. While working, she received many letters of recognition for her superior work.
Lillian enjoyed the simple things in life, yet she was not simple. She appeared quiet, but was not weak. She was extremely humble, but very wise. Lillian understood empathy and had worry and compassion for all. Lillian’s son, referred to her as the “Silent Warrior”. Though Lillian was silent she truly was a fighter in all aspects of life.
Lillian enjoyed Sunday drives and a good meal! When visited by family and friends she would always offer (and sometimes insist) on making you something to eat, even if it was taken ’for the road’. Later in life she mastered how to open a soda can with a butter knife, of which she was very proud of.
Lillian overcame great loss in her life, the premature death of her only daughter, Gloria, as well as Gloria’s three children. It was often questioned how she survived such a tragedy, but knowing Lillian, you knew she was an EXTREMELY strong woman and continued to be so throughout the rest of her life.
Lillian is preceded in death by her late husband, Ray Whetton, daughter, Gloria and grandchildren, Trisha, Tara and Trent as well as her parents and six siblings. Lillian is survived by her sons, Phillip R. Lewis of St. George, UT, Steve J. Lewis of Phoenix, AZ, Robert L. Lewis of Salt Lake City, UT, along with many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lillian had no idea how much she truly was loved, she will be missed greatly.
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