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Lillian SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN (Gatewood), Lillian Ella "Lily" 70, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Indio, CA, on June 8, 2020. She was born in Dayton, OH, on November 8, 1949, where she spent most of her life. In 2013, Lillian and beloved husband David had retired to the home in Indio that she had just finished remodeling. Traveling for both business and pleasure, Lillian made many friends globally. She retired from LexisNexis in 2010, after a 30-year career, ending as Sr. Director R&D. Married on April 1, 1988, barefoot on a beach in The Bahamas with just a minister, Lily and David spent 32 loving and happy years together. David will love her and miss her for the rest of his days. Lillian's cremated remains will be placed in the Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach, CA, in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Lillian's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.CFF.org.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 21, 2020.

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Linda Osterman

November 8, 2020

I just heard the news about Lillian. So very sad and will remember the many nice times in Dayton at their condo. She was a very special lady.

Bill Welch

June 22, 2020

R.I.P. Lillian!

Steve Makovec

June 22, 2020

I had the privilege to meet and become friends with Lillian in 1980, and like so many of her friends, it helps me to note how much we loved one another. David Sullivan reminded me she said she came to 'live out loud,' and she did. Buoyed by the courageous example of her grandmother, immortalized as Grandma Gatewood for hiking the Appalachian Trail alone in the 1950s, Lillian was always a strong individual.
Lillian was a great co-worker and leader, a fierce proponent of social justice, and a truly devoted friend. Her example continues to motivate me! Love, love, love!!!

Vikki Bandy

June 21, 2020

She was simply the best. She is missed.

Laura Beck

June 21, 2020

I met Lillian @ Antioch in early 2000s. We were in the same cohort, but placed on different teams. Spending every weekend together for almost two years, I got to know her strong, compassionate spirit. I admired her ability to respect all, to listen well, but to also stand her ground in what she believed in.
Lil bettered my life in many ways but I will forever be grateful for her vouching for my work ethic to her colleague at LexisNexis which ultimately led to him fighting for me against his superior to be on his team. Ive been there for 12 years now and I love it. Thank you Lil for always fighting for what you believed in.
Love you and will miss our chats. Until we meet again. Laura

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