Big Rapids-Lillian Elisabeth (Justice) Farnham, age 83, of Big Rapids passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010. She was born July 2, 1926 in Highland Park, Michigan the daughter of Jessie and Elisabeth Justice. Lillian is survived by her husband Douglas whom she married on November 5, 1955 in Warren, Michigan. Also surviving are one son, Lee (Joann) Farnham of Climax, one daughter Kimberly (Kevin) Westgate of Morley and two grandchildren, Trenton and Kristina Farnham. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Lillian graduated from Del Mar School of Cosmetology in Detroit. She and her husband Douglas moved to Big Rapids where he taught in the Technical Illustration Program at Ferris. Lillian was very involved in charity and volunteer work to include St. Andrews Altar Guild, Manna Pantry and rummage sales, St. Vincent DePaul, Arts and Crafts Guild, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and taught Sunday school, all of which contributed to her being given the “Mary Pine Award”. Lillian was an advisor to the Alpha Gamma Delta Womens fraternity and volunteered at the Big Rapids School System food service program. She was proud of her designation as “Queen” of TOPS as a KOP and her being a recipient of the Bishop’s Cross. Memorial contributions may be made in Lillian’s name to Manna Pantry. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m.on Friday, July 2, 2010 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with The Reverend Laurel Dahill officiating. Interment will be at Highland View Cemetery.

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