Alwen Cedris Kilimann, 92, of Kellogg, Idaho passed away January 2, 2012 at the Mountain Valley Care & Rehabilitation Center of Kellogg. She was born January 21, 1919 at the family home on Riverside Avenue of Kellogg; Alwen was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Jones) Edwards.
Alwen has lived in the Silver Valley all of her life. She attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School in 1936. Alwen then attended the Kinman Business College of Spokane, Washington.
Alwen married Carl “Chuck” Kilimann on April 29, 1939 at the family home of Kellogg; Chuck preceded her in death in 1980.
Alwen first worked at the Corner Drug of Kellogg, Idaho; she then worked at Anthony Jewelers and Dan’s Rexall Drug of Kellogg. Alwen purchased and served as owner and operator of the Mode O’ Day Clothing store of Kellogg for ten years. Then lastly, she served as the Personnel Director/Manager for the West Shoshone Hospital of Kellogg.
Alwen was a member of the Pythian Sisters, the Kellogg Lady Elks and the Evergreen Chorus; she had also served on the West Shoshone Hospital Board of Kellogg.
Alwen loved and enjoyed music and singing, rose gardening, crocheting, knitting, sewing, fishing, cooking- especially making pasties and pies.
Alwen is survived by two sons Keith and his wife Mary Kilimann of Bellevue, Washington and Johnny Kilimann of Kellogg, Idaho; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chuck, and two brothers Dick and Campy Edwards.
Cremation was held and Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mountain View Congregational Church (formerly the United Church Of Kellogg) of Kellogg, Idaho with Rev. Ken Bartle officiating. A reception/luncheon will be held at the Church Fellowship Hall following services.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Resident Trust Fund, c/o Mountain Valley Care & Rehabilitation Center, 601 W. Cameron Ave., Kellogg, Idaho 83837.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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Alwen was such a special person, with her lovely smile. I relate back years ago to listening to the family sing-alongs. Our deepest sympathy to you her boys and family. -- Sharm and Lawanna Watts
Keith and Johnny, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was always so nice to me, always a wave, a smile, and a kind word. She will surely be missed by the many people who knew her. -- Georgia (Lemich) Heier
Johnny and Keith - I always enjoyed your mom so much. She is a part of My history as well as her own and the town's. She will certainly be missed. I hope she and all of the Lyons family (especially Pat), are happily singing a favorite old tune together! Love to both of you, -- MaryKay Lyons-Hanson
God bless Alwen! I fell in love with her the first time we met and that love affair continues. What a sweetheart! I will miss her. Blessings to Johnny, Keith and Mary Lee for the wonderful care they provided Alwen in her sunset years. Peace! -- Tim Menard
So sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a great friend to my parents. I remember her well. -- Judy (Smith) Herzog
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. Love, -- Tom and Marguerite
Our thoughts and prayers are with Alwens family from the Yergler family. -- Carol Yergler-Gilman
What a very special LADY and a Friend. She will always have a very special place in my heart RIP -- Cheryl Dofelmire
Alwen Kilimann was a wonderful wife and mother and always had a smile for her friends and customers. She will be missed by the many who knew her. Kellogg has lost a very warm, caring, human part of its legacy. She was so involved in the early growth and success of the town of Kellogg during it real hey days. -- Frank Winiarski
