March 16, 1949 - July 7, 2025
Lillian 'Lil' Kirtley passed away on July 7, 2025, in 麻豆精选, BC. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Hazel Johnson; and her siblings, Judy (Len), Pat (Dorothy), Tim (Jody), Dvid (Debiie), and Dianne (Peter).
She is survived by Wayne, her husband of 46 years; Daughter Joann (Craig) Preissl; and grandsons Devin (Molly), Riley (Taylor), and Dayton (Hannah). The pure joy and love Lil had when her great-grandchildren arrived was something to behold. She was known as "GG" by Hunter and Cheyenne. Lil is also survived by her mother-in-law, Bernice, and sister-in-law Wendy (Ross).
Lil was diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in June 2018. This never slowed her down; her gradual decline in her ability to breathe and move only made her stronger. She spent her last years travelling in the travel trailer to see all parts of Canada, including trips to Nova Scotia, Niagara Falls, Victoria and all the places in between.
The time spent with her Saskatchewan family was her most precious time. Her love tor them was always front and centre. Lils many trips to the hospitals across Canada with COPD never stopped her from visiting family and living life to the fullest. Her recent decline into palliative care, then to hospice, only indicated her "Never give up" attitude and her spirit of strength.
Loved by all, never forgotten.
Lil's last wishes were to be spread on the family farm in Saskatchewan. There will be no service at this time. Wayne and Joann will make arrangements to follow her wishes at a later date.