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Lillian Bilyeu Obituary

LILLIAN ARLENE BILYEU APRIL 1924 ~ DEC. 2008 Lillian was called home to the Lord on Dec. 26 2008 at the age of 84. She was the second oldest of seven children born to Sidney ''Albert'' and Velma Lee Warthan. In 1945 she married John Howard'' Bilyeu in Hugo, OK and moved to Ceres, CA. in 1952, where she has resided for 56 years. They raised two children Pamela J. Clark and John H. Bilyeu. She was a member of the Richland Faith Assembly of God Church and the Ceres Senior Citizens Club. Lillian is survived by her children, Pamela J. Clark (Dennis)of Turlock and John H. Bilyeu (Pam) of Ceres; three sisters, Margaret Satterfield of Ceres, Wanda Wilson and Joe Ann Conway (Doyle) of Modesto; grandchildren; Apryl DeJarnett (Jeff), Joe Azevedo, Michael Clark (Trish), Brian Clark (Jennifer), Ted Bilyeu (Mandy), Chris Bilyeu (Shannon), Stacey Bilyeu, Shawn Bilyeu (Jamie) and Dennis Clark Jr.; great grandchildren Jennifer, Troy Jordann, Cheyenne, Shania, Christopher, Conor, Brittney, Leah, Lauren, Jay, David, Stephanie, Nick, Aaron and Austin; three great- great grandchildren Gunner, Gauge and Katlynn. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Bilyeu Sr.; parents Albert & Velma Warthan; brothers Jack, Sidney and Marvin Warthan. A graveside service will be at 1:00 pm Monday January 5, at Lakewood Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to Allen Mortuary. Please share your memories at www.allenmortuary.comwww.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2009.

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pat arnold

January 4, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I believe our Mothers our in heaven smiling down on us. Love, Bobbie McNeal's family

Branden Bentley

January 4, 2009

I lived across the street from Lillian growing up. She was a sweetheart and always had something nice to say to you. Neighbors would come and go, but you could always count on that smile and sweet southern voice to say hello to you. To the family, take care and god bless.

Jaci Kilgore/Wristen

January 4, 2009

Johnny
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother I know this is a very hard time for you but time does make it easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will hopfully give you some comfort.
And now Donnie will be taking care of her.
Wanda you are in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Jaci Kilgore Wristen
Ceres

Robin McDaniel

January 4, 2009

My memories and encounters with Lillian were always so positive. Pam and I were schoolmates, and I can recall through our years of growing up in Ceres how thoughtful and sweet Lillian always was to us. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Judy Stroud

January 4, 2009

Mrs Bilyeu
Beautiful Christian woman .
I will miss talking to you on the phone shareing crochet patterns listing to your christian music while cleaning your house that was always clean . May God comfort your family in there time of need .
God bless you
Judy Stroud

Rick Morgan

January 4, 2009

John I am very sorry to hear about your mother. My condolences go out to your entire family.

Joyce Goblirsch

January 3, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Lillian. She was always such a beautiful lady. We are in Arizona now, but you all have our sincere sympathy. Lillian was loved by everyone.
Your Friends Stan and Joyce Goblirsch

Stephanie Lyon (Bentley)

January 3, 2009

Lillian lived across the street from me growing up. She was such an awesome lady. She was so kind to me and my family. I pray for those she left behind; my heart goes out to you all. April and Joey, I hope God comforts you now, knowing she is in Heaven with Him. It was great knowing your Grandmother.

Becci Powell

January 3, 2009

Lillian was my grandma's best friend. They would talk on the phone for hours on end. Everytime my gram's phone was busy, we knew she was talking to Lillian. Just this morning my grandma told me she started to dial Lillian's phone number as she had something to tell her...she was quickly brought to tears when she remembered her friend was gone.

You will be missed Lillian, I am grateful for the years of friendship you gave my grandma Becky.

Love,
Becci

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