/Pomona

Lotus Dill, age 93, passed away on October 1, 2009 in Pomona, CA with family at her side. Lotus was born on June 6, 1916 in Claremont, CA. to Stella and George Bradshaw. Lotus is survive d by her daughters, Jean (Stranigan) McKendrick of Draper, Utah, Jayne Dill of Pomona, CA. and her son-in-law, Leon McKendrick also of Draper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dill. Lotus is a 1934 graduate of Bonita High School in La Verne. During World War II she worked for the government at the Japanese internment camp, now the Fairplex. During the late 40's and early 50's she worked at the San Dimas Lemon Assn. She he also taught Sunday school at the First Baptist Church, Pomona. Lotus worked in the attendance office at Bonita High School during the late 50's and early 60's. She then worked in the administrative offices of the Claremont Unified School District. Lotus was Treasurer of the Pomona Tile Federal Credit Union until her retirement. Lotus had a great sense of humor and deeply loved her daughters, son-in laws, nieces and nephews. Her passion for shopping and travel took her all over the United States and the world. She also developed a love for trains, planes and cruise ships as her passports filled with the world's travel stamps. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM on 10/5/09 at Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, October 6, 2009 at the Pomona Cemetery.