12/18/2025
A Saint was Taken away this day. Lillian Theodore, passed away, on November 19th, 2025. Lillian was born September 28, 1933, Received into the world of Wasilla Stephan of Montana Creek who was of Nenana; Dorothy Nichoai is the given name of her mother. Lillian passed away in Anchorage surrounded by her youngest and family. She was Preceded in death by her late husband of 69 years Herbert William Theodore She was also proceeded by children, Violet, Vincent, Allen, Carol L and Jennifer D Theodore, grand children- R. Morgan and J.D. Hall. Lillians nieces, Shirley and Cheryl have always helped Lillian with support during the loss of family members and friends which she has endured through her 92 years on earth. Lillian always practiced forgiveness even in hardships. The bonds of family and friendships were important to her. Lillian was always emotionally, spiritually and Physically strong. For a time, the family Resided in Usibelli, Suntrana, which is in the middle of the wilderness where her husband worked. Lillian Worked in Anchorage as a waitress for a short time. She received formal education through her children as they went to school. She worked with satisfaction and delight in the culture of Denaina Athabascan way of life. She was an avid professional hunter and gatherer and gardener like her husband. She was an expert packer and could walk long distances. Lillian instinctively knew how to pack all gear necessary to accommodate ten children in their treks. She had many adventures with her children and family starting in the 1960’s. In 1995 her husband expressed that it was time for them to walk no than five miles with the children. She had superb timing and portion methods. The Lord was spoken of always and she did not fear. Finding clean water was a hardship she endured at one time in her life, and she mention as one of the roughest, winters she endured. One sweet memory the children have of Lillian, is her Storing love letters in the cache, for her husband. That cache it still stands to this day. This habit helped name the family operated campground “Corner Cache” ( Chettahs). Surviving Lillian are her many grandchildren and children. Lena Batt, Barbara Schubert, Bernadine Theodore, Herbert Théodore, Sharon Padua. Other Stephan members john Jr, Jerry and Helen Annie. Services will be held
Saturday, December 6th, at Montana Creek Baptist church, at 12;00 noon. Legacy Funeral Homes is Handling the arrangements.
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