Lilly Chisholm Johnston was born in Jordan, Montana on April 23, 1950 to Duncan Chisholm and Gertrude Wille Chisholm. Lilly was the youngest of three sisters, behind Mary Ann Graham and Barbara Chisholm. Jordan was Lilly’s home and forever place, she loved Jordan. While living in this small town she met Jerry Johnston, who was an electrician working in the area. After dating for a while they decided to get married and start a family. Lilly was not able to conceive a child so they adopted. After a lot of paperwork and a Hundred dollar bill, in the year 1977 they were finally united with their first son, Jeremy Joe. Not too long after that Jerry and Lilly adopted another son, Barry Allen. They were their pride and joy.
Lilly went to college to become a Registered Nurse. This had always been her dream and desire from a young age, following the aunt she was named after. Lilly loved her job and was a very hard worker. She always wanted the job done right. We always thought that if she ever was placed in the Jordan nursing home that she would end up running it. She would always tell stories about her old people. She absolutely loved taking care of them.
Lilly was not much of a traveler although she would go places with her husband Jerry and the kids. As she got older she was more of a homebody. Jerry and Lilly loved their cabin at Hell Creek Recreation Area, and they enjoyed spending time down there with family and friends.
After her husband passed away in 2016, her boys felt that she could no longer live alone because she had suffered many little strokes that took a toll on her memory. The last 4 years of her life she spent in Salt Lake City, Utah with her oldest son Jeremy and his family. Lilly was also known for her love of cheeseburgers and diet Dr. Pepper, so living in a big city had its perks. One burger for her and one for her dog, Mac. Yes, on somewhat of a regular basis.
She will leave a large void in their lives and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Duncan and Gertrude, sister Mary Ann, her sister Barbara and her husband Jerry. She leaves behind her sons Jeremy (Heidi) Johnston, Barry (Amanda) Johnston, four grandkids and three great grandkids, along with many friends that are considered family.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, with family receiving friends from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 am at the VFW Hall. A luncheon will be served following the memorial service. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday June 21, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
401 Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Saturday June 22, 2024
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
Luncheon
Following Memorial Service
Saturday June 22, 2024
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday June 21, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
401 Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Saturday June 22, 2024
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
Luncheon
Following Memorial Service
Saturday June 22, 2024
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Howard Shawver says
BTO and JJ
Sorry to hear about your mom
Mary Ann Murray says
Condolences to Lilly’s family. So sorry to read of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Barnes says
To all of Lily”s family my deepest condolences. May all your good memories help you to get through this difficult time of loss. God Bless all
RUTH AND BILL GASS says
so sorry to hear that Lilly has passed away she was so much fun when we worked together at Hell creek aways a smile know matter what we had to clean garbage or rest rooms or the firepits she would just say its our job lets get it done
Karen Taylor says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lillys family and friends
Bev Harbaugh says
Lilly was such a warm hearted friend. So glad for memories of her through the years. Hugs Jeremy, Barry and families.
Kathy South says
So sorry for the loss of your mom , Jeremy and Berry and family’s,she was an awesome friend and co worker.
Cari Haase says
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Linda Van wagner says
Barry & Linda. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Helen (Schmidt) Ketchum says
So very sad to hear about Lilly, one of my very best friends throughout our school years. We had some great times together and shared lots of fond memories. Condolences to all of Lilly’s family. I will never forget Lilly. She was special. Lilly introduced me to tacos our junior year in high school. I love tacos and, to this day, every time I have one, i think of her. ❤️
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
It is with very heavy Heart that I am sending Condolences and Prayers to all of Lilly’s Family She was A Great Friend ,Co Worker , Boss, and Nurse She was a Professional and wanted things done right . We was always willing to help and we all Loved her for it . She will be Greatly missed by all who knew her May God Bless all of you . R I P Lilly
Karen Witt says
My Deepest Sympathy Jeremy and Berry and families
Meredith says
Lilly will forever live in my memories. We worked one summer together and both did the MCC nursing program. She was one of a kind, so much fun. Hold tight to your special memories. God bless you all.
Connie Blonigen says
I was sad to hear of Lilly’s passing. My condolences to her family.
Anna Pierce says
Lilly was such a great friend to me. My condolences go out to the family. She was such a wonderful, smart & loving person. Lilly is back with Jerry… 💕
Cindy Stanton says
My condolences to Lily’s family and friends. She and Jerry were great neighbors to us for many years. She was a spit fire, getting anything and everything done , and done right. I worked some night shifts with her and she taught me well. Always pitching in. Even with the “grunt” or whtwork that she happily helped with. Even if she didn’t agree with how I did something, she would try to support me. I respected that. I know this has been a long road of loss for the boys and their families and I wish them peace and comfort.
Barbara Jo Harbaugh-Morgan says
Lilly was a wonderful nurse and fabulous caring soul. She was part of my childhood growing up in hospital. She worked nights and was always calm and concerned about all the patients. She also tried to keep the nursing staff in check with her feisty wit. My thoughts and prayers are with her boys and their families. Lilly was such a wonderful caregiver to all.