Lawrence Dillman was born on June 18, 1933, in a log house at
North Star, AB and passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at
the age of 90 in Westlock, AB surrounded by his family.
Lawrence, the eldest of 12 children, was pre-deceased by parents
Ed and Anna Marie (nee Dechant);
brothers Kenny, Clem, Henry, Bob, and Fred; brother-in-law Wilfred
West and nephew Dean Dillman.
Lovingly and forever remembered by his loving wife of 68 years
Edna; children Brenda, Dannie, Rick, Loretta (Allen) Miller; grandchildren
Lyn (Justin), Erin, Janine, Jesse, Dayna, Cara (Jon), Cory, Dylan,
Karlen and Tenea; great grandchildren Chase, Jackson, Abbiegail,
Connor, Luke and Danica; sisters Dorothy West, Christina Dillman
and Margaret (Gordon) Bisgrove; brothers Art (Irene) Doug (Sheila)
David (Anndrea); sisters in law Irene and Lydia as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dad worked hard his whole life and his endeavors included trucking,
farming, and running various businesses such as Co-Operators
Insurance, Dilly Diggers Trenching, and Home Hardware. He lived
most of his life in the Peace country but spent time also in Drumheller,
Valemount, BC, Slave Lake and for the last 10 years, Westlock.
After Dad retired, he restored many Farmall tractors, and all were
displayed on the Grimshaw acreage becoming a local landmark.
Dad enjoyed reading old Canadian history books, looking at old
photos while reminiscing, fiddle music, and he especially loved family
get-togethers where his booming laughter was prominent.
Thanks to Dr. DaCunha, nurses, aides, and other staff at Westlock
Hospital for their caring, comfort, and compassion they provided
for Dad and his family. Special thanks to his granddaughter Lyn
who spent over 12 hours every day this last month at Dad’s bedside
taking care of her Gramps.
A Celebration of Life service will take place at a later date. Check
the Westlock Funeral Home website for updates.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by
visiting www.westlockfuneralhome.com
