Oren Bruce Lilly

Pictured above is Roy and Oren Lilly

Oren Bruce Lilly was born on September 14, 1913 in Mancos, Colorado. He was the second child born to Wallace John Lilly and Pauline Coplan: Flora, Oren Bruce, Iva Pearl, Mildred, Lawrence Willis, Irene, Clytia Mae, Ralph George, Max C., Peggy Jean, and Doreen.

Oren was married to Nellie Violet Slade, daughter of Erastus Snow Slade and Maggie Mae Baird on February 12, 1935. They were the parents of three children: Bruce Farrell, Carroll Lorraine, and Lenora Mae.

Oren's second marriage was to Venla Johnson, daughter of Anthony Lewis Johnson and Willa Mae Ferris. They were also the parents of three children: Venla Irene, Loren Edgar, and Crystal Louise.

Oren passed away on June 12, 1991 and was laid to rest in Safford, Arizona.

Picture of Oren and others at Lilly Family Reunion
Oren Lilly headstone at Lebanon Cemetery

Please feel free to contact Delbert Adair Jr. at the following address: dtadair@att.net

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