Lillian M. Pearce

HAMILTON - Lillian M. Pearce, 68, of Hamilton passed away March 6, 2011, at Community Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Lewistown, Montana on April 30, 1942 the daughter of Bert and Lela Welch.

Lillian attended school in Lewistown, Fort Benton and Corvallis. She married Richard Pearce, the love of her life, February 28, 1959. They had 48 fantastic years together before Richard's death. She enjoyed the outdoors, quilting and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; granddaughter, Dena Hiatt; brother, Roger Welch; and sister's, Joan Vetter and Bonnie Erickson.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Hiatt of Hamilton, Penny Ward of Missoula, Tammy (Jim) Parr of Hamilton, and Kathy Cameron of Hamilton; sister, Joyce (Guy) Holder of Lake Tapps, WA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The family would like a special thank you to go to the ICU staff at Community Medical Center for their care and compassion.

Memorial contributions can be made to Community Medical Center Foundation, Hilda's Room, 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula MT 59840