Lillian (Lillie) Louise Albertson

| March 2, 2017 12:00 AM

Lillian (Lillie) Louise Albertson passed away in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on Feb. 25.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at the Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry with interment following in the Grandview Cemetery, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Born in 1949 to Enid and Wilbur “Bill” Clemenger, Lillie was six years younger than her brother John.

She grew up in San Bernardino California raising south down sheep, participating in the 4-H program, while learning and then playing the piano, organ, and flute in the school marching band, her church, and on into college where music was her focus.

The Clemengers moved to Placerville California where she met Dale Albertson while working at Vips as a waitress. She had four children there and taught many music lessons. In 1992, Lillie and Dale found the wonderful town of Bonners Ferry. Lillie quickly planted roots sharing her skills and talent throughout the county jumping into all the rolls she could fill 4-H leader, leaders council secretary, founded the Mt. Hall Musketeers 4-H club, played piano and organ at the free Methodist and LDS church, playing for multiple functions, numerous wedding and funerals. She also taught music lessons, was a long standing member of the community orchestra playing 1st flute, eventually becoming the orchestra conductor. One of her favorite things was to play for the Missoula Children’s Theater.

The people of Boundary county were her “HOME,” the music, joy, and fellowship everyone gave her was one of her greatest blessing. She was happy to end her days surrounded by the love of her family and community.

Lillie is survived by her four Children: Arlington Albertson 33, Ceitleen Elam 30, Keillan Albertson 28, Seirian Wilder 27, 7 Grandchildren: Robert Elam 6, Emily Elam 5, Alaric 3, Nolan Elam 2, Anna Wilder 1, Rhiannan Ralbovsky 13, Brayden Ralbovsky 11 Brother: John Clemenger 73, Niece: Erin Lancaster 33, Nephew: Brian Clemenger 20, Great Nieces: Trinity Lancaster 5, and Aria Lancaster 3.

Lillie you are loved and missed.