LILLIAN KELLER

On December 18, 1924, Lillian was born to Ole and Agnes Goldal in Minnesota and on December 3, 2016 after nearly 92 years on earth our beautiful mother inside and out, went home to her Heavenly Father. Left to remember and miss her are son, Jim Keller, daughters, Teri (Ron) Hackworth and Kathy (Ron) Wanner, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends that knew her as Aunt Lil, sisters-inlaw, Ruth Brackett, Elsie Koroush.

Preceding her in passing are her Mother and Dad, her beloved husband of 69 years Henry, who she has missed so very much. Sisters Agnes Litchfield, Alpha Souder Hintz Mason, nephews, nieces, brothers and sisters-in-law and many dear friends.

Lillian lived back east till moving to California in 1940, attending Lodi schools. In 1946 she married Henry becoming a wife and homemaker. Over the years she enjoyed being “room mother” for her children, bowling, gambling, going to the cabin, cruises, her many pets she lovingly tended to, singing, visiting with friends. Crocheting, vegetable gardening, sharing her bounty with family and friends and much more. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. She was a jewel and we are blessed and thankful to God for wonderful memories and love woven into the tapestry of our lives. We love you Mama. We look forward to one day being reunited. Job well done.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, at Ben Salas Funeral Home, Galt. Services to follow at noon. Burial is private.

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