Mrs. King made Dostoevsky bareable and team trivia amazing.  She was truly an amazing woman and teacher.  Thank you for dedicating your life to the instruction and mentoring of young minds. 

Best friends since third grade when Lillis moved to Pomeroy, through thick and through thin  we've remained best-friend-close  for 70+ years.  The knowing that Lillis (as she always has been) would be there for me--no matter what!--has been the emotionally steadying anchor of my life.

Without doubt Lillis was the brightest person I've ever known.  And the nicest.  Her innate goodness and caring were ever evident.  By far the most popular girl in our high school, no matter what office she ran for in whatever club, class, organization or student body, Lillis was always elected hands down.  Still, no insufferable "goodie two shoes," she was always up for great fun.

To say I'll miss her says not a whisper of it.  I may live without her, but without her fine mind, good judgment and tremendous heart, with me much anchorless now, surely not very well.

I think Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Dirge Without Music" tells some of what I feel.  Except . . . because of the Saviour of Christmas just past I know that Lillis and I will meet again.  Soon.

It's an honor to have had a special friendship with Lillis. I'm a better person for having known her. Sending loving condolences to her family. May you find comfort and peace within the loving arms of family and friends during this time of transition. 

Lillis will always be one of the best memories of my school days, and she set the example of a kind and dedicated mentor which I use every day of my life in my job as a manager of very smart people. She taught all her students to try to read something different, and got me hooked on Vonnegut, Joyce, and many others. Even more than the words, her actions showed how kindness, empathy, directness, and equality are the most important approaches to everything in life. I will miss her and will not ever forget. Thank you so much!

Mrs. King was one of my favorite teachers and mentors. She put up with our crazy antics in knowledge bowl and stood up for me on more than one occasion. I send my sincerest condolences to her loved ones, and I hope they know how many students' lives she brightened.
- Sara C

Mrs. King was a huge inspiration to me as a high school student, and even before when my sister had her as a teacher. She willingly allowed me to interview her about the teaching profession for a project when I was in junior high, before she was my high school English teacher for two years. During my high school years, she was always there for me, ready with advice and hard truths. She persistently edited my college essay to apply to UW, which no doubt helped me gain entry into the university.  She was self-less, willing to do what needed to be done, and diligent to ensure equity for all her students. She will always hold a special place in my heart as an inspirational educator who continues to inspire me to this day. Today, I teach English language arts as a specialist in an elementary school--something that Mrs. King helped me achieve. She will be tremendously missed here on our earth, but she is always with us. 
Sending hugs, love, and condolences, 
Andrew Lurker

So many memories, so many great times of our lifetimes growing up together.  Especially cherish the memories of playing with "Auntie" Lillis, my cousins Al and Beryl, summers in Pomeroy and Spokane.  We were inseparable, and in some ways we still are.  She left us too soon.  

OBITUARY

Lillis Ina King

January 12, 1940 – December 30, 2018

Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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