Lillian Stein, late of Weyburn, passed away October 23, 2012, at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina at the age of 78 years. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Merle Stein; her parents, David and Olga Schmidt; brothers-in-law, Al Smale, Bert Caplette; nephew, Lindsey Smale. Lillian leaves to mourn, her children: Yvonne Robinson, Camrose, AB, Sharlene Moch (Don), Medicine Hat, AB, Randy Stein, Weyburn, Murray Stein (Terry), Weyburn; grandchildren: Adrienne Robinson (Drew), Gabrielle Robinson (Kyle), Jaret Moch (Gemma), Brandon Moch (Melinda), Alicia Moch, Jordon Moch, Amanda Rodriguez (Yigal), Redden Stein (Shealese), Jobe Stein, Devin Stein (Carly), Quentin Stein (Kristen), Haley Singh (Jamal), Kyle Stein and Chaeyla Stein; 13 great grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters: Wilfred Schmidt (June), Courtney, BC, Arlene Caplette, St. Paul, AB, Jerry Schmidt, Edmonton, AB, Duane Schmidt (Evelyn), Blackie, AB, Clifford Schmidt (Janet), Cranbrook, BC, Louise Smale, Regina, and Myron Schmidt (Mary), Calgary, AB. Lillian was born at Dahinda, on August 2, 1934 to David and Olga Schmidt. Lillian was the eldest of eight children. The family farmed four miles southwest of Dahinda until 1943, when they moved to Weyburn. Lillian attended Souris School and the Weyburn Collegiate and completed Grade 10. Lillian worked as a waitress in Weyburn during which time she met Merle Stein. They were married July 5, 1952. They went on to raise four children: Yvonne, Sharlene, Randy and Murray. Once all the children attended school, Lillian re-entered the workforce. Lillian worked at Safeway for 24 years before retiring to have more time to do the things she loved. Lillian enjoyed baking, knitting, embroidering, cross stitching and crocheting. Lillian also loved to travel. Merle and Lillian travelled to Hawaii and Mexico several times. Lillian also had the opportunity to go to New York twice, England, Scotland and Ireland with her daughter Sharlene. She was also very active as one of Jehovah's Wiitnesses since 1961. A service of remembrance for Lillian was held on Saturday, October 27, at 2:00 p.m. from Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Weyburn, with Mr. Arnold Kozak, officiating. Lunch followed at Captain's Hall, 122 4th Street NE, Weyburn. A private family interment was held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. All her grandchildren were considered honorary pallbearers. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Lillian may be made to "Friends of the 3B", Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 7T1. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com. "Our family serving your family".
