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.
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