Beulah Louise Lilley, 86, passed away February 18, 2022 at her home in Gig Harbor, WA surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1935 in Chehalis, WA. After attending Chehalis High School, she went to work at the Chehalis Cannery where she met her loving husband, Richard. Together they raised 5 children. Beulah was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Richard and Beulah spent their early years on the move with the Airforce, spending time in Texas, England and then Kansas before returning to Washington State. They have enjoyed 69 wonderful, inspiring years of marriage together exploring the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands by boat, and the Western United States by motorcycle, along with many hunting and camping trips. After raising her children, she started her career of 28 years with Mary Bridge WIC sharing her happy, loving soul with many new moms, babies and coworkers.
She welcomed everyone with her warm heart, beautiful smile and laughter, making the world a better place.
Beulah is survived by her husband, Richard, 5 children, Richard, Debra, Daniel, Julie and Elaine, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
There will be a Celebration of Life planned for family and friends