Emilie “Lillian” Zimmerman, age 90 of Helena, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Big Sky Care Center. She was born Friday, October 21, 1921 in Helena, Montana, she was the daughter of Joseph and Amelia (Richert) Zimmerman.
After graduating high school, Lillian had been employed with several jobs of interest in the Helena area, working in a bakery, a hotel, and in sales. Lillian had many hobbies which included sewing, needle work, flowers, being a homemaker and she was a lifelong member of Saint Mary Catholic Community.
She was preceded in death by her parents; older brother, Bernard J. Zimmerman and nephew, Brian Zimmerman.
Lillian survived by her brother Joseph J. Zimmerman; Nieces and nephews, David Zimmerman, John Zimmerman, Timothy Zimmerman, Kelly Zimmerman, Kevin Zimmerman, James Zimmerman, Julie Kakajuchi, Leeanne and Alicia Zimmerman all of Helena; Gregory and Brenda Durgin of Boise, ID; Philip Durgin of Sacramento, CA.
Other survivors include, Mary Jane Zimmerman (wife of Joseph Zimmerman), Michael and Gail Zimmerman, Leslie and Kim Simkins, Jeffrey Zimmerman, Terrance Zimmerman all of Helena, Karen and Stephen Durgin of Spokane, WA, Vincent Zimmerman of Denver, CO.
A Vigil service will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass is scheduled at 12:10 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012 at Saint Mary Catholic Community with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in Lillian’s name may be sent to the Right to Life of Montana, 1900 Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 or to any Catholic Charities of donor’s choice. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Lillian, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Sandi Coyle-Benson says
My deepest sympathies to the family. I loved Lillian and always had some wonderful conversations with her. She was a great lady.