LILA N (NICKERSON) BILLOW Obituary (1934

Lila Nickerson Billow 81, of Fortine, died June 21st, 2015 at her home on Grave Creek surrounded by her family. She was born June 16, 1934 in Barnstable, Massachusetts. She grew up in Slate Hill, New York and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Lila, her husband Dave, and children moved to Fortine, Montana in 1977. She was an ambulance medic, volunteer fire fighter, Girl Scout leader, cook, bookkeeper, mother, grandmother mother, great grandmother, and foster mother. She enjoyed hiking, caving, outdoors sports, camping, gardening, Broadway plays, museums, sightseeing, swimming, cooking, and spending time with her family. In her later years she enjoyed getting the family together for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners cooking for anyone and everyone that would show up. Her husband David Billow, her 7 children, 15 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren survive her. In lieu of flowers Lila would rather have donations given to Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter. There will be a private family gathering. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com