Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lilly's family.  Lilly was a wonderful neighbor in our little community at Red Adobe Pass.  She was full of life and always had a smile for everyone.  She certainly had her share of trials and through them all, handled them with a sense of humor and grace.  We loved when she would come to our Board meetings so we could share a nice glass of wine afterwards.  She will be missed by many of us who have had the good fortune of being in Lilly's presence, whether for a short time or long.

My heart felt condolences to family and friends of Lilly.  Prayers for God's peace to all. 
Of the handful of times I got to see Lilly, my favorite memory would have to be when aunt Lilly and Al stopped in Atlanta on their travels through "just to say hi".  It was early 1988 soon after my son was born.   So kind.
My dad (brother Arlin) always spoke kindly of her and talked often about his visit to Arizona.  

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, Lillian will not be forgotten.
Prayers and fond memories of Lilly at our Norwegian Club are what we have to remember our friend Lilly. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences.
Larry Jensen
President Norwegians Worldwide Tucson

My condolences to Lilly's family.  She was a close friend of my mother, Naomi Novinski.  I got to know Lilly quite well when she lived at Villa Hermosa.  Always enjoyed seeing her at Friday evening happy hour and at bingo 3 times a week.
May she rest in peace. 

I am so sorry to hear about Lily.  My mother, Naomi Novinski, and Lily shared many happy times as members of the Monday Night Happy Hour Group.  Later they both lived at Villa Hermosa so we often saw Lily and got to know her.  She was a good friend to my mother.  I think she and Lily made a difference in each other's lives in their final years.     

I first met Lily 40 years ago, when we arranged to have my mother and lily’s  mother fly to Tucson together for a nice visit.  Neither of the ladies had ever flown before.  They were living in a retirement facility in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. 
My sister lived in Caledonia, Mn and every summer we drove north for a visit.  We were surprised one day, when having lunch at Elsie’s family cafe on Main St—-in walked Lily and a few of her sisters.
Lily was always a willing helper at Lefsa making each year for the Nordic Fair.  I always enjoyed being with Lily.
My condolences to all her family

I was saddened to hear of Lilly’s passing. I knew Lilly from the Norse Federation. She could always be relied on to help make lefsa to sell at the Nordic Fair and several years she sold her cigar box purses at the fair. They were beautiful. 

I remember the call every summer to let me know Aunt Lilly and her family were coming.She was much loved by her large family here in Minnesota. We would gather at Aunt Lola’s with Lilly, Al and girls for family reunions and sleepovers with our cousins.  She was a classy lady with a warm heart who always made me feel special and loved. We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of her loved ones.      
Debi and Butch

     Danny and I so enjoyed Aunt Lilly's company on our visits to Tucson and on her visits to Caledonia.   What a fun and entertaining lady.  She had a real gift for lifting the spirits of those around her.   We especially treasure the memory of the guided hikes she took us on in Sabino Canyon.  While hiking, she would tell us about some of the more adventurous episodes she had as a volunteer there.  On the first hike that we went on with her, she surprised us midway through our hike by finding a large, flat rock for the three of us to sit on and pulling out a thermos of coffee, cups, and rolls from a pack that looked way to small for all of that.
     The other hike with her was in 2012 when she delighted both Danny and me, and two friends who traveled there with us, with her extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of the park.  
       She was also a very caring person whom you couldn't help but love.  

A gracious and charming lady whom both Rudy and I have been so fortunate to know for lo these past dozen years. Daughter, Donna, was so generous to let us share her for a while and we enjoyed every moment from Happy Hour hi-jinks at the Villa she called home for several years to the game of ball toss later on at the adult care home. We were always greeted with warm smiles and an equally warm hug. We will miss you Lil, we will think of you fondly and often, we will see you in sunsets and know you are with your love and with your Lord.  Happy again.

Lily and I became good friends working together at Desert Skies United Method Church's Annual Flea Market.  She was witty, savy, fun to be with and a hard worker.  I learned, very soon, that her family meant the world to her.  My condolances to her family, we are thankful for her long and full life.  Now, Lily stays with me because..........I own one of her fancy and fun cigar box purses.

Lilly was one of those amazing people always made you feel loved. When her and Al  would come to lola' s house always got a  big welcome hug!
Arlin and I got to visit Lilly at her house and she drove us all around Tucson  one day Donna and Lilly took us up to Mt.Lemmon  which we really loved.(Donna was our driver that day)
She sure will be missed 
My prayers are with the family ,Jean


On behalf of Desert Skies United Methodist Church, I send our sympathies...and celebrate a life well lived.

Grace and Peace,
Rev. Candace

Sorry to learn of Lil’s passing. We first knew Lil and Al through LearJet- when Ralph transferred  from Wichita to Tucson.
I really got to know her when she became active at Desert Skies UMC where I worked. She was a very special lady!
Your family is in our prayers.
Susan and Ralph Schild

Hi, we will always remember  both Lily and Al for their sweet, easy-going personalities.  We enjoyed many get togethers with them at parks or Lola's house!  Both of your parents would be sure to visit with the kids as well as the adults and 
always made us feel important. We will remember them fondly!  Larry and Linda (Becker) Knutson

Thank You Jesus for giving Everlasting Life to our mother and to all those who believe!

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 
Ephesians 2:8-9

WE LOVE YOU MOM
and we’ll be together soon! 
Brian and Carol Coleman-Duarte and kids 

OBITUARY

Lillian Clarissa Coleman

20 April, 1931 – 22 August, 2020

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

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