Lillian Ione Borsheim
(nee Bastness)
1930 – 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Lillian Borsheim, beloved wife of Roy Borsheim, announces her peaceful passing on January 5, 2024 at the age of 93 at Good Shepherd Villa in Prince Albert, SK.

Lillian is survived by: her husband of 71 years, Roy Borsheim
Her 2 daughters: Heather (Dave) Heppner of Prince Albert, SK and Joann Evans of Kelowna, BC
Her son: Wesley (Marlene) Borsheim of Birch Hills, SK
Her 10 grandchildren: Jodie (Wes) Smith, Brad Heppner, Cheryl (Laine) Turner, Brent Heppner;
Nicole (Craig) Byrtus, Rob Evans, and Andrew Evans;
Lauren (Julian) Vasilescu, Jordan (Allie Noble) Borsheim, and Eric (Megan) Borsheim
Her 5 great grandchildren: Synova and Malachi Smith; Nathan, Cash, and Rosalie Turner
Her brother and sister-in-law: Harry (Joy) Bastness, Hagen, SK
Her brother-in-law: Barney Borsheim, Saskatoon, SK

Lillian was born to Helmer and Magnhild Bastness and lived her early years in the Hagen area.  She attended Bastness School, several miles from the family farm.  Upon completing her High School at LCBI in Outlook, SK Mom went on to attend Business College in Prince Albert, and later to work as a Dental Assistant in Prince Albert.

She married Roy Borsheim, the love of her life, on May 24, 1952 and moved to the Borsheim farm North of Birch Hills.  Three children joined their family:  Heather, Joann, and Wesley.  Lillian tended a large vegetable garden.  She canned fruit, made jams and jellies, pickles and relish.  She was an amazing bread baker and a fabulous cook.

Mom had a special giftedness for caring for flowers, with her peach geranium taking center stage on her back deck.  She paid special attention to the birds in her yard, noting new nests along with an egg count, she kept the hummingbird feeder and bird baths full, so her feathered friends would be comfortable, and eagerly watched for the return of the Blue Jays.

Mom was a voracious reader and loved the book sales each year at the South Hill Mall.  Mom spent hours in her office updating genealogy, writing poems and letters, and logging detailed weather notes.

Mom had a deep and enduring faith in Jesus Christ and we are confident that she is safely in the arms of Jesus.

The family would like to send special thanks to Pat Chuey and the staff at Good Shepherd Villa for caring for our Mom so faithfully and with such gentleness and kindness.  In her final days the residents and staff alike regularly inquired about our Mom, missing her at the table and offering to pray for her.  Thanks to Dr. Dale Ardell for his years of excellent medical care and to Dr. Alana Surkan who gave us guidance as Mom slipped into palliative care.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at Lake Park Baptist Church (Highway #3 North of Birch Hills) on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.  The service will be live streamed on the Lake Park Baptist Church you tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@lakeparkbaptistchurchsaska5280/streams

Donations in memory of Lillian may be made to the Donor’s choice.

Family and friends may leave online condolences at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/grays.html

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729, Colette Harnett, Funeral Director and Mary MacWilliams.

• Date : 2024-01-05
• Location : Prince Albert, SK