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Effie Lillian Isabell DAGENAIS

April 1, 2008

(nee Howson)

(August 3, 1922 - April 1, 2008)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian at the Cascade Lodge, Chilliwack, BC, surrounded by her husband Leslie and family.

Predeceased by her brother Irwin Howson, sister Dawna Olsvik and grandchild Pamela Grace Short.

Survived by her husband of 68 years, Leslie, daughters, Diane Johannsen (Edward), Linda Short (Richard), Anita Heath, Heather Whalen (Joe) and son, John Dagenais (Maxine), 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at the Legion 280 in Sardis, BC, Monday, April 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers a donation, in the memory of Lillian, to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Mom, are you a turtle? “You bet your sweet ass I am”




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