Lillian Marie (Jenson) Uphaus passed away peacefully at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital on May 22, 2024 at the age of 82.
Lillian was born to Roy Merle Jenson and Francis “Lucille” Steinmetzer Jenson on March 16, 1942, in Glasgow, Montana. She married Gerald Lee Uphaus and had four children: Jacque Uphaus, Marsha (Clay) Warden, Pamela Law, and Jim (Stacy) Uphaus. The couple later divorced.
Lillian enjoyed crocheting afghans, making wedding cakes, playing scrabble and other games with friends, cooking and baking with her best friend, Colleen Konopaski.
She had a huge heart and loved to visit with everyone. She opened her house to everyone, there was always food to eat and coffee to drink. Lillian loved to spend time with family especially her grandchildren. She loved to go for walks and push them in the stroller.
Lillian is survived by her children; grandchildren: Ashely (Jeron) Scott, Alicia (Chris) Rairden, Stuart Law, Sarah (Clint Kipf) Law, Kenny Mogan, Sammy King, Josey Uphaus, and Maddy Uphaus; great-grandchildren: Michael and Tyler King and Seeley Kipf; brother, Merle (Marilyn) Jenson and sister, Joyce Tetzloff.
Preceding her in death are her parents; brother, Michael Jenson; sisters Darlene Prokop, Carol Scott, Janet Fischer, and Lois Plenger.
Donna J Dascher says
To Lillian’s Family,
Lillian was a sweet lady and we are so deeply sorry for your loss. I have a story of forgiveness for you. Lillian and her family were our neighbors back in the late 70’s. They had chickens and my parent’s dog liked chickens. Long Story short……We went from absolute hatred to awesome caring friends. We moved from the neighborhood but I still ran into your mom once in awhile, we talked each time. What a blessing she was. How powerful forgiveness is.
See ya when I get there Lillian!
Gary & Donna
Jacki.Kaasa says
Deepest condolences to all of Lilly’s family and friends
She was a great lady who liked to laugh visit and help other people. She was a great grandma and mom
So loving when I saw her with her family
She enjoyed friendship and if you were a friend she would lend you a helping hand and empathy
She is already missed
Hugs to all
Judi Fenton says
Lillian was much more than a classmate, she was a caring friend. At the many class reunions we had she was always ready with her beautiful smile and a kind word. And on top of all that, she always laughed at my lame jokes – you can’t get much better than that! 🤗 She will be missed by me and many others.