Lillian was born February 14, 1917 in
Ririe, Idaho to Roy Oscar Pearson and Marie Sofie Peterson. She died
peacefully on June 4, 2005 at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was
preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Merle Bagley; her son,
Michael Allan Bagley; her parents, and three brothers. She is survived
by six of her children and their spouses, Donald Merle, Jr. (Elaine),
Dona Dryden (David), Michael's widow (Sue), David LeRoy (Dian), Colleen
Breeze, Gary Wayne (Tamie), Marilee Cook (Brian); and brother, Howard
Pearson (Cheryl). She was the proud grandmother of 33, and
great-grandmother of 52. Mother was a woman of faith, integrity, and
virtue. Foremost in her life was her love of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. She bore a strong testimony to it's truthfulness and was
steadfast in living it's principles, setting a wonderful example for
her posterity to follow. She loved her family very much and was
concerned about their happiness and well-being. During her last
coherent days on earth, she often stated she felt surrounded by love
and said "I've had a wonderful life." We're thankful she's in a better
place surrounded by many of her loved ones who have gone on before and
we're thankful for her life and for being able to share it with her. We
will miss her and we look forward to the day when we can be with her
again. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8, 2005, 11 a.m. at the
Salt Lake Ensign Stake Center on the corner of Second Avenue and A
Street. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening, June 7, from 6-8 p.m.
at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple St., and Wednesday at the
church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 S.
1950 E.
[Published in the Deseret News (Salt Lake City) and the Salt Lake Tribune from May 6, 2005 to July 6, 2005.]
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