Lillian Flagg passed away Oct. 17, 2009 in Spokane, Wash.

Lil was born on Aug. 25, 1929 in Great Falls, Mont. She grew up in Finley Point, Mont. and as a teenager she moved with her family to Seattle, Wash.

Just before her senior in high school they returned to Montana and she graduated from Flathead High School in Kalispell. In 1948 she married Fred O. Flagg and they spent the next 52 years in Kalispell raising their family of three sons and one daughter. Lil was a loving wife, devoted mother and an incredible homemaker.

In July of 2000 Lil and Fred sold the home that they had built together during their first years of marriage, and in which they raised their family, and moved to Cottage Grove. In June of 2007 they moved again to Spokane. Both moves were made to be close to their children. In July of 2008 they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Lil was preceded in death in April of this year by her husband of 60 years, Fred. A memorial Service for both Lil and Fred will be held on Monday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division Street, Spokane, WA 99228.

Lil and Fred are survived by their sons Steven (Jo) Flagg of Bozeman, MT, David (Cindy) Flagg of Brookeville, MD, Dennis (Kathie) Flagg of Cottage Grove, OR, and daughter Sylvia (Donald) Hedrick of Spokane, WA, nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

When we think of Lil we will always remember her unwavering faith in God, her unconditional love for her children and grandchildren, her amazing cooking abilities, and her delectable homemade baked goods – especially the bread, pies, and lefse! We miss you Mom!