Obituary: Tillman, Mildred “Millie”

Sun., Sept. 6, 2015

TILLMAN, Mildred “Millie” Passed on to the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2015.

She was born in New Salem, ND in January of 1921 and was the oldest of three siblings.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, Edgar and Alvina.

Millie is survived by two brothers, Harold and Harvey (Lori); a son, Larry (Pam); three grandchildren, Kari (Chad), Mark (Sarah) and Gena (Paul); and their mother, Barbara; three great-grandchildren, Jason, Victoria and Samantha.

Also a part of the family is stepgrandchild, Tammy (Harold) and their children, Andrew and Nathan.

Her quiet, simple loving nature will be missed by all who knew her.

A special thank you to the caring staff at Colonial Court.

A private family service will be held.

RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIvision, Spokane, WA.

www.riplingerfuneralhome.com

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