Lillian Vigen
March 31, 1926 ~ February 20, 2023
Born in:
rural Adams, North Dakota
Resided in:
Hillsboro, North Dakota
Lillian passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Hillsboro Medical Center Nursing Home, under the care of Hospice, and surrounded by her loving family.
Lillian E. Erickson was born on March 31, 1926, the daughter of B. A. and Inga (Elton) Erickson, near Adams, ND. She grew up on the family farm and received her education, graduating from Lankin High School. Lillian was united in marriage to Ludvig “Bud” Gullikson on October 19, 1946 in Park River, North Dakota. They made their home on the family farm near Adams where they farmed and raised their children until his passing in 1966.
Lillian was united in marriage to Albert Vigen in July of 1971. They lived on the farm before moving into Adams during retirement. Albert passed away in 1993 and Lillian moved to Hillsboro in 1996. She made her home at the Kiwanis Housing in Hillsboro until moving into the care center in August of 2021.
Lillian was a long time member of Vang Lutheran Church, rural Fairdale, ND; loved spending time crocheting and making quilts for all of her grandchildren; and was known to always have her delicious fresh baked goods ready at any time to share with her family, neighbors, and friends.
Lillian is survived by her children – Barb (Gary) Hagen of Casper, WY; Nancy (Richard) Gehrke of Hillsboro, ND; and Loren (Mary) Gullikson of Waxahachie, TX; her step-son, Gary (Joleen) Vigen of Adams, ND; her six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, B.A. and Inga; her husbands, Ludvig and Albert; and her siblings – Irene Gullikson, Chester Erickson, and Ernest Erickson.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Vang Cemetery Fund, Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
Per Lillian’s request, no services will be held. The family will have a private gathering and burial at the Vang Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wildeman-Boulger Funeral Home in Hillsboro. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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My sympathies to all of Lillian’s family.
Gary & Joleen
Hi Nancy, so sorry about your mom passing. I remember I met your mom at the Vets club and when I left I thot, if I could be that sharp at that time in my life, I would be so grateful!! Hope she left her secret to staying young with you! Take care and you are in our prayers, Nancy Dickhoff
You have my deepest sympathy.
Many good memories.
God bless and may God comfort all of you
Love Barbara (Dahlgren) Sutton
Father Casey