Lillian May Rogers

         Lillian May Rogers died peacefully at the Hospice Kloefkorn building on Sunday October 6th, 2024, at 7:50 AM after four days of palliative care at Banner Medical Center and Hospice for a severe inoperable brain bleed. Prior to then she resided at Casper Mountain rehab from August 7th, 2024, following a week-long stay at Banner after an acute medical crisis at the end of July having declined steadily over the summer. Her family gratefully acknowledges the compassionate care Lillian received from staff at those care centers during her stays

           Having lost a daughter Rosalia in South Dakota, Naomi I. and Lester L. Rogers welcomed twin daughters Vivian Fay and Lillian May on June 4th, 1939, in Casper WY having moved to begin a new life near relatives and available work. Later siblings were Muryl J. (1941) Shirley A. (1945) Irene M. (1951) and twin brothers Joseph L. and Chancey J. (1955). Other household members Lillian helped raise were nieces Helen M, D. Diane as well as nephew Lester R. Additionally there were / are many many relatives both maternal and paternal sides contributing to the entire village in which Lillian grew up and has resided. Included are long term friendships with extended family of choice, neighbors, and people she met in life. Lillian was - and is - dearly loved by all who knew her however long that was. Many recall her gleeful laugh and smiling face.

          Despite the near fatal car wreck in her late teens (also involving her twin and father) which left her physically lame Lillian remained fairly independent throughout her life. After a fall January of 2022 resulted in a mildly dislocated shoulder that healed but left her unable to use her walker, Lillian relied upon a wheelchair for transport. At that time her brother Joe changed from supportive to primary caregiver until July 30th, 2024, helping Lillian to remain in the family home. Luckily, she was blessed with relatively good health until the medical crisis last July.

            Lillian loved and enjoyed many things in her life beyond family. Animals as pets (especially cats) or pampered visitors (squirrels and wild birds) were important to her. One cheeky little beggar even knocked at the back door to remind her that daily treats were overdue, sitting on the rail of the ramp to do so. Crafting was another hobby, especially embroidery and hand pieced quilting, teaching Joe simple cross stitch when he was five years old. Plus, many family members requested her baked goods - mainly dinner rolls - for any potluck or gathering for the holidays.TV was her favorite entertainment, watching network programs and classic films on TCM, along with historical and nature themed documentaries. Of all the many stars she enjoyed, Raymond Burr was her absolute favorite - especially the various portrayals of Perry Mason. These are highlights of her varied interests in a long and good life defined by her unconditional love for family, relatives, and friends.

          Lillian is preceded in death by her parents Naomi and Lester; sisters Irene, twin Vivian, Shirley, and Muryl, as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, grandparents, and others.

 She will be sorely missed, but always remembered. May your happy memories of Lillian help you through this time of sorrow.