Lillian Valoria Verstrate Obituary (2023)

Lillian Valoria Verstrate Lillian passed away peacefully in her apartment at Raleigh Hills Assisted Living, Portland Oregon, on December 1,2023. Six days before her 99th birthday. Born in Minto North Dakota on December 7,1924 to Frank and Helen Osowski, she was the fourth of nine children that grew up on a farm near Grafton ND. She followed two of her sisters, Mary Ann, and Martha, who had moved to Washington State. She settled in Yakima WA and worked as a nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She met Leslie Verstrate through her sisters and friends. They married at St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima on June 19, 1954. Les and Lil enjoyed camping, fishing, square dancing, working in their yard, and spending time with family and friends. They lovingly shared 56 years together before Les passed away. They were long time members of Holy Family Church. She was a lifetime member of YLI. After having her two children, Lillian worked part time at Snokist Cannery, but being at home, nurturing her children, helping at Holy Family grade school, and taking care of her home was where her heart was most happy. Lillian is survived by her son Paul (Karyn), their children Aaron and Callum (Eric), son in-law, Mark McGuinness, and their children Angie (Glen Edwardsen), Cory, and Megan, sister Florence French of Grafton, brother in-law Dwain Schrank (Mary Ann) of Yakima, and sister in-law Pauline Osowski (Hiladore) of Grafton. She was proceeded in death by her husband Leslie, daughter Yvonne McGuinness, brothers Ambrose, Hilary, Hiladore, and Leo, sisters Dorthy Olson, Martha Robert, and Mary Ann Schrank. She was a kind woman who enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She loved to sew and garden until her eyes wouldnt let her anymore. Rest in peace. We love you. A Memorial Service for Lillian will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:30AM at Calvary Cemetery Chapel. Shaw and Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Please visit www.shawandsons.com to share a memory or leave a condolence for the family. SERVICES Memorial Service Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:30 AM Calvary Cemetery Chapel 1405 S 24th Avenue Yakima, Washington 98902