Tribute

Lillian Elvira Kwitkoski (Billesberger), born September 3, 1925 went peacefully to the Lord at age 85 on August 11, 2011 while in the loving care of her family at her daughter Lori’s home. Lillian was predeceased in February 2011, by her husband of almost 58 years, Nick. She was also predeceased by her parents, brothers Henry and Roy and her sister Eleanor.

Left to miss her dearly are her 11 children and their families:
Lynn Whitfield (Allan) – Chris, Steven, Neal (Kathy) – Zack, Alexa;
Rick Kwitkoski (Patricia) – Julia, Jacob:
Lori Falkenholt (Alan) – Dan (Heather) – Isaac, Mike (Kendra) and family, Beverly, Tamara:
Rita Throckmorton (John) – Lisa, Vicky, Mark, and family, Angela and family;
Roger Kwitkoski;
Robert Kwitkoski;
Jennifer Wetter (Mike) – Alex, Erin, Jake;
Russell Kwitkoski (April) – Darin, Emily, Nathan
Diane Johnson (Dave) – Brandy, Liam, Brant and family;
Don Kwitkoski (Sandy) – Travis, Luke, Sam, Darien;
Ivor Kwitkoski (Tina).
She is also survived by her brother Virgil Billesberger (Mary), sisters Viola Charboneau and Norma Redl (Jim), brother-in-law Ed Kwiatkoski (Helen) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lillian was born in Wakaw Saskatchewan and raised on the family farm in Cudworth. She moved to North Vancouver, B.C. as a teenager with her family where she spent a few years at home helping her parents with the youngest of her siblings, Roy and Norma. In her 20’s, she was employed as a live in housekeeper/ nanny for a wonderful family in West Vancouver and has maintained a friendship with the family and ours throughout her life. Lillian met Nick during this time. They lived in Vancouver for the first 9 years of their marriage and had the first 6 of their children there. They moved the family to Prince George B.C. from 1962 to 1972 and for 2 years during this time they lived in Castelgar, B.C. for employment for Nick. From 1972 to 1992 they lived on and worked the orchard they bought in Oliver. Retirement kept them in Oliver.
Lillian loved her family. She shared her love of music with them. Frequently evenings were full of song and laughter. When grandchildren came along, she always looked forward to their visits and enjoyed playing cards and games with them. Lillian enjoyed reading her collection of cookbooks and experimenting with some of the recipes. She also enjoyed sewing and knitting and in recent years spinning and weaving. She was a member of the spinners and weavers guild in Oliver.
Lillian’s faith was the cornerstone in her life. She instilled good values and beliefs in her children and grandchildren. Lillian was a member of the CWL at Christ the King Church in Oliver and a member of the UCWL in Penticton, of which she was president for 2 years. She taught catechism for a number of years at Christ the King Church and volunteered as a babysitter for bible study groups.
Thank you Dr. Myslek, for your care and attention. Thank you to Lynn and the palliative care team; with a special thank you to Louise.
Lillian will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. In remembrance of Lillian, a donation may be made to the Palliative Care program, R.R.#3 – 7139 – 362nd Avenue, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.

Prayers will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Thursday August 18, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be celebrated by Brother Gerald Craig at 10:30 A.M. Friday August 19, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A reception hosted by the CWL in the church lower hall will follow the interment. Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.