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Born April 14, 1919 in Ridgewood, Queens, NY to Frieda (Hoffman) and William Hill. Was one of 8 children, last to survive. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School, worked in NYC as an Executive Secretary. Married Howard Wagner in 1948. After having daughters Nancy and Noel, she returned to work in 1971 for Equitable Bag Company. She was widowed in 1994. In 1999 she married Arthur H. Dykhuis, they were both 80 years old at the time. She was widowed again three years later.
All her life Lillian enjoyed being active in sports and in being of service to others. She loved to crochet, dance, travel, entertain guests, perform and play shuffleboard and bocce.
Lillian was a Senior Girl Scout Leader, a Sunday School Teacher, and member of the Order of Eastern Star since 1946. She was a Board Member of the PTA of each of her daughters’ schools. Lillian was Junior Deputy of the Organization of Triangle Girls. She was active in the Mattituck Seniors, where she was Bocce and Shuffleboard Director. She also participated in their performances. Her favorite was lip-syncing as one of the Andrews Sisters. Lillian was an active member of St. Mark’s UCC Church in Queens, Boynton Beach Congregational Church, Florida, and Advent Lutheran Church in Mattituck.
During WWII Lillian was active in the American Women’s Voluntary Service.
After retiring in 1981 Lillian and Howard wintered in Boynton Beach, Florida and spent the remaining three seasons in Mattituck NY. Their family has enjoyed summers in Mattituck for 60 years now.
Lillian is survived by granddaughter Lisa Ann Trainor (Stephen), Wall Township, NJ, daughters Nancy Wagner-Wetzel (Fred), Staten Island, NY and Noel Yancey (Ray) St. Augustine, Fl. as well as beloved nieces and nephews.
Lillian lived a long, full life, loving her God, family and friends. She was grateful for the wonderful experiences and memories.
Lillian died peacefully in her sleep 9/9/18 at age 99. There will be a memorial service at Advent Lutheran Church on 10/16/18 at 10:30 a.m., with internment of ashes to follow at Calverton Veteran’s Cemetery. The Rev. George Summers will officiate. A celebration of her life was also held 9/24/18 with her family and friends in Boynton Beach.
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