Lillian Grant
Lillian Mildred Grant, 95, of Polson, MT, passed away on June 20, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
Lillian was born on April 3, 1915 in Klein, MT, a daughter of Charles and Mary Metully Rinehart. Born a coalminers daughter she was the oldest of seven children. Lillian met her husband Russell Grant while they both worked in Yellowstone Park. They were married in Preston, Idaho in 1941. They were married for 63 years until Russell passed away in November 2004.
Throughout her life, Lillian worked as an ammunition maker for Remington Arms in Salt Lake City, UT, operated a home laundry service for 29 years, and managed the Polson City Campground. Lillian also owned and operated the popcorn machine and the Boardwalk Restaurant at Boettcher Park in Polson with Russell and family for 39 years. For those 39 years, Lillian watched over the children at Boettcher Park as if they were her own. Lillian was a strong Christian woman and was active in the former Polson Christian Church, holding several offices and sang in the church choir, as she loved music. She was also a Cub Scout Leader. Lillian loved to read, write, travel, baby sit, playing piano, and spending time with her family and friends.
Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Russell, and her five brothers, Cliffton, Albert, Norman, Wilber, and Sonny Rinehart; a sister Dorthy Winkle; her daughter, Laura Grant, and two sons, Richard and Donald A. Grant.
Those left with cherished memories are her daughters; Tami (Randy) Hart and Karen Tucker; a son Todd (Sue) Grant; two daughters in law, Judy and Audrey Grant; two sisters in law, Agnes Rinehart and Velma Winkle; her dear friend, Delane Newgard and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 12 great great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held August 13, 2010, 11:00 am at the family plot in Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heritage of Faith Christian Church or Main St. Museum in Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Grant’s family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tammy and Family,
I have been thinking about you and hope you are doing ok. I know you took good care of her and how hard it is towards the end. Take care.
You know how mom and our whole family felt about Lillian. She was so special to me and of course she and mom were the best of friends. I hope they are singing in the heavenly choir together
carol
Tammy and the rest of Lillian’s family,
After reading Carol’s message, I had to add my own. I have fond memories of Lillian when I was growing up as well. It is a sad time, but also a time to be thankful for all the wonderful years you had her in your life! There are enough years between us, that you probably remember my Tammy more than me, but I will always remember Lillian and the times we had not only at church, but at the park for swim lessons and then to the snack wagon for our treat. I am sure that your mom and many of the other ladies from that great little church are singing in the heavenly choir and I’m sure they sound “better” now than ever!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paulette
Tammy and family, Sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. Had fun working for your mom and dad at the popcorn stand
Lillian was such a wonderful person. I admired her positive attitude through the years. She was a friend to so many. She will be missed. I loved it when she and Russel adopted the girls. What a giving person. We can all learn from her example. She did what a Christian is suppose to do. She leaves a legacy that will go on for many years to come.
Bonnie Allred
Tammy and Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know your mom very well, but I do remember buying tiger’s blood snow cones when swimming at the Golf Course. She was always nice to me. For our generation, that little snow cone and popcorn stand was a Polson institution.
Anthony Kaercher
Tammy & Family,
My condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Doug
Dear Tami-
I am so sorry to hear about the recent loss of your mother. We all have such fond memories growing up in Polson with the Grant Mobile driving through town in the summers and parked down at Boettcher Park full of treats to buy. Your parents were such nice people.
My sincerest sympathies for your loss.
God bless you and your family,
Chantel Wold McCauley
I am a year late but was looking for her Father. I kew his Mother when i was very young. She died in Marysville Iowa where I was born. She raised my Dad. He and Mom were there when she passed of a stroke. She is buried in Marysville, Iowa cemetery by my parents. Tice is also there. His real name is John Mathies. Ann was a Edinger at birth. I’m so sorry for yout loss.