Lillian Liola Marie Finn, 99
February 12, 1926 - February 12, 2025
Lillian Liola Marie Ament, Dykstra, Hickenbothum, Finn, the oldest of eight born to Lawrence and Lena Ament on February 12, 1926. Lillian passed February 12, 2025 on her 99th birthday. She grew up around the Gedis area before they moved to Sioux Falls. Her friends and family called her Lee.
She is preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings: Bernard, Lucillie, Eddie, Ann, Herbert, Kenneth, Alvin; daughter: Laurie Bondora; husbands: Ed Dykstra, Mel Hickenbothum, and David Finn. She is survived by her daughters: Kathleen Bush, Beverly Merritt, Janet Crofutt, and Julie Tengel; son: Edward Dykstra; 10 step-children; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren.
Lillian was an avid gardener that loved growing all kinds of flowers, but her favorite was roses. She also loved Butterflies. She also found time to bowl and attend annual bowling tournaments. She learned how to golf after retirement for exercise, not wanting to use a golf cart. She also loved to dance. During the winter when she couldn't be outside, she would crochet blankets for her children and grandchildren. She wintered in McAllen, Texas for many years.
A Memorial Mass will be Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Lambert Church.
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