Lillian Cecilia McVay

1920 - 2014

Lillian Cecilia McVay obituary, 1920-2014

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

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Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel

108 W. Alder St.

Sequim, Washington

Lillian McVay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 10, 2014.

Lillian C. McVay
(September 5, 1920 - February 27, 2014)

Lillian C. McVay died on February 27, 2014, of an extended illness. She was born on September 5, 1920, in Highland Park, Michigan, to James and Mary (Cardona) Robertson.

She worked as a secretary for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, for 17 years before going to Saudi Arabia (in 1956) to work for the Arabian Oil Company. There, she met Dee McVay, whom she married in 1965 on Bahrain Island. They retired in 1978, returned to the States and took up residence in Sequim.

Dee preceded Lillian in 1997.Lillian is survived by her four stepchildren, Michael McVay and Patrick McVay of Whidbey Island, Wash., and Judy McVay and Eileen Willis of Spokane, Washington; by her in-laws, Bill Eagle of Port Angeles, H.P. McVay of Kalispell, Montana, and Jane Jensen of Cathlamet, Washington; and by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.The McVay family would especially like to thank Dan and Susan Ramberg for the selfless friendship and for reaching out to Lillian on a daily basis during her decline.

Lillian will be remembered by her friends and family alike for her quick wit and tenacious spirit, but most of all for her deep, abiding love for her husband, Dee.

Services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 121 East Maple Street, Sequim, on Friday, March 28, 2014, at 11 a.m., with a reception immediately following the Mass, after which interment will take place at Dungeness Cemetery, 2153 Lotzgesell Road, Sequim, at 1:45 p.m. Rest in peace, Lil

under the direction of Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, Sequim, WA.

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September 4, 2015

Florence Welsh

Miss you still. So many loving memories that never go away.

Till we meet again. Floss

June 25, 2015

OH MY DEAR FRIEND LILLIAN,SUCH A VIVACIOUS & GOOD HEARTED TELL IT LIKE IT IS LADY.I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.I HAD THE PLEASURE OF GETTING HIRED BY HER TO CLEAN HER HOUSE,THROUGH HER WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR JUDY OR DELORES DEPENDING ON WHAT NAME SHE LIKED THAT DAY.SHE TOUCHED MY HEART IN SO MANY WAYS.I LOVED HER STORIES AND HER WIT. I'M SO GLAD OUR PATHS CROSSED IN OUR LIFETIME. WHAT A WONDERFUL LADY,YOU MOST DEFINETLY WILL BE MISSED.IF I ONLY KNEW THE LAST VISIT WAS GOING TO BE THE LAST VISIT WOULD HAVE SADDENDED MY HEART.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE YOU LOVELY LADY. DEBBIE WASHBURN

April 8, 2015

steve backus

Wow, pat just let me know about this memorial on line card, but then Lillian would have expected me to be late I suppose, at any rate I feel the need to express my self about Lillian.
She was such a stable force in my life, her and grandpa Dee were just about the best couple that I ever met, they complimented each other in so many ways, she married into a bunch of characters that's for sure, and was never without a clear view of everyone she encountered, family or otherwise, it was a big deal for me to have her know my children, and to know them as well mannered {mostly} and kind people, we never left the mountaintop off Atterbury road without a whole Lotta hope, and a focus on the future, her advice was always wise and for the betterment of those who got it, we did not always take it but it stayed remembered, I will miss her,and the amazing story's of such a well traveled person, goodbye Lillian and thanks for everthing..........

Posted by steve backus

March 26, 2014

Margaret Walbridge

I had the privlege of meeting this amazing lady when I visited my Aunt Flo in Sequim about ten years ago. I admired her wit, upbeat spirit, and her warmth. We corresponded over the years. I think of her with a big smile. She will be missed and not forgotten.

March 25, 2014

One last candle to add to the many we lit together through the years. You enriched my life in so many, many ways. Floss

Florence Welsh, McKenzie, Tennessee

March 24, 2014

Christine & Roy Byrer

My aunt Florence Welsh and Lilli have enjoyed a friendship for 80 years. I finally got to meet her 3 years ago when we visited in Washington. We had strict orders from my aunt to take Lilli out to eat, the sky is the limit. When we got to Denny's Lilli insisted on paying, but upon not finding her debit card, she reluctantly agreed to allow us to pay for her meal. Such a wit!

March 23, 2014

Kate, Pat, Reilly McVay

Lillian, thank you for your colorful stories, your razor wit and your wonderful, wry sense of humor. Eternal blessings to you and Dee.
Marriage an Elegy
They lived long and were faithful
to the good in each other.
They suffered as their faith required. Now their union is consummate in earth, and the earth
is their communion. They enter the
serene gravity of the rain, the hill's passage to the sea. After long striving,perfect ease. Wendell Berry

March 23, 2014

Vance Adamire

You cant think or talk about Lillian without also thinking or talking about her husband Dee. They were both such great and wonderful people. I learned a lot from them over the years and they always treated my family and me like family. Lillian always had chocolate milk and cookies for my kids when we stopped for a visit. There friendship and hospitality will be missed. So Dee and Lillian are now together again on their next great adventure. Thanks for everything, especially the advice and guidance.

The Adamire Family.

March 23, 2014

Ross and Jill Jensen

We will miss the laughter we shared, and time we spent reminiscing about Uncle Dee and the many adventures you shared together. You will always be in our hearts, Aunt Lillian!

March 23, 2014

Shelley Hartle

Thank you, Lil! For lessons learned, laughter shared, and 20 years of friendship. Peace and joy.

March 22, 2014

Lilly, was a good friend of my Aunt Florence's, and treated me to cards, letters and small gifts as a child. She even would visit my mother's house when she was in California. She was full of life and all the wonders that traveling and seeing the world can bring to a young girl that has not seen the world yet.

When last I saw her was in Sequin, after my own Mother, Myrtle Fowler had passed away in 2001. She invited me to dinner along with my Aunt (whom I was visiting in Sequim) seeing the treasurers in her home, it was obvious what a wonderful traveler she was, then she showed me something even more valuable, a collection of First Day of Issues from Egypt, my favorite place in all the world. I had never seen any before and since I had just visited Egypt the year before she was full of wonderful memories of her own visits there.
She was warm and loving to me, as my aunt Florence was her Best friend and had been for over 50 years at that time. We regaled the times and cards and letters she had sent me over the years. It was a terrific visit. Being with my Aunt Florence meant everything to me, but to be included into a friendship such as theirs was even more special. I have listened to my aunt talk about what is happening in Lily's life for lots years, so I felt as if I was part of that friendship. She will be missed, not just by her closest family, but by the extended friends she had around the world, including me. Make you be with God, Lily.

Love
Jeanne Paquin
(niece of Florence Welsh)

March 15, 2014

Mandy Gaskill

Lil,You touched so many of us at Sequim Health and Rehab. Your witty sense of humor and contagious smile were just 2 of the things I loved about you. Heaven is so blessed to have you and I am so happy that you are with your husband again. Thank you for touching my heart~ and making such an impact on others. I will never forget you!!

March 13, 2014

Tawana Borden

Lillian will be missed,was a very special lady

March 12, 2014

Vicki Meyer

Lillian-You will be forever loved and remembered by all of us at Sequim Health and Rehab. You were a bright light indeed. Thank you so much for the love you gave to my daughter Aimee. Rest in Peace. We love you!

March 11, 2014

Stephanie Holford

You will always be rememberd Lillian....
Stephanie Holford

March 11, 2014

I will miss you Mrs.Dubai....
Love
Stephanie Holford

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