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Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly

Birth	:	13 Aug 1925 Manhattan, Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Death	:	4 Jan 2017 Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Meadowview Cemetery, Manhattan, Gallatin County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.8244019, -111.3080978
Inscription	:	A TROUT'S BEST FRIEND
Description	:	Walen Francis "Bud" Lilly, age 91, passed away peacefully in Bozeman,MT on January 4, 2017 from complications due to congestive heart failure. Left to honor his memory are his wife, Esther, sons, Michael, Greg and Chris; daughters, Annette (Lilly-Russ) and Alisa Flores; grandchildren, Reagan, Flint, Margaux , Dax, Lucas, Bridger, Chandler and beloved dogs Max and Ruby. Born in Manhattan, Montana in 1925 to Violet (Collins) and Bud Lilly Sr., Bud grew up hunting and fishing in the Gallatin Valley. As the Great Depression roared, he honed his fabled trout fishing... Read More	Walen Francis "Bud" Lilly, age 91, passed away peacefully in Bozeman,MT on January 4, 2017 from complications due to congestive heart failure. Left to honor his memory are his wife, Esther, sons, Michael, Greg and Chris; daughters, Annette (Lilly-Russ) and Alisa Flores; grandchildren, Reagan, Flint, Margaux , Dax, Lucas, Bridger, Chandler and beloved dogs Max and Ruby. Born in Manhattan, Montana in 1925 to Violet (Collins) and Bud Lilly Sr., Bud grew up hunting and fishing in the Gallatin Valley. As the Great Depression roared, he honed his fabled trout fishing skills and delivered his daily catch to hungry townsfolk. Bud had many passions, but his first was baseball. He came to be so skilled at the game that at age 15 he was invited to play second base on the Manhattan Men's League Team, even slapping a single over legendary pitcher, Satchel Paige's head. Whether or not Hall-of-Famer Paige grooved the pitch down the middle so the scrappy teenage redhead could get on base is a discussion for another time. His skills on the diamond would not go unnoticed and soon the Cincinnati Reds would come knocking. Yet before his baseball career could begin, Bud was notified that he was to report to the Montana School of Mines (now Montana Tech) in Butte to begin officer training in the Navy V-12 Program. Bud served honorably in WWII as a Lieutenant J.G. on the USS General R.M. Blatchford in the Pacific and the Atlantic Theaters. After the war, Bud married Patricia Bennett of Three Forks and raised his first three children; Greg, Michael and Annette. Through the G.I. Bill, Bud attained his undergrad degree at Montana State and his Master's at University of Montana, leading him to eventually teach high school science in small Montana towns. This in turn allowed him in summers to build his fly fishing business in West Yellowstone. Through "Bud Lilly's Trout Shop", Bud promoted the idea of catch and release, a conservation practice that permeated fishing philosophy world wide. Greg, Mike and Annette participated in the family business, guiding trips and developing their own fly fishing reputations. Bud devoted himself to the"Total Experience" of western fly fishing, encouraging the appreciation of wild resources through recreation and ensuring the preservation of field and stream for future generations. During his lifetime, Bud fished with ambassadors, celebrities and captains of industry, wounded warriors and just those who wanted to know where the fish were biting. In 1984, Bud lost his cherished wife, Pat, to cancer. Yet his fidelity to fly fishing and the conservation continued to thrive with his work with Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly-Fishers. Through his involvement with these organizations, he met and fell in love with Esther Neufeld, later marrying her and raising two more children, Cris and Alisa. Bud would go on to write several books and was involved in many film and print projects that encouraged preservation of Montana's wilderness treasures. For his lifetime devotion to the world of fly fishing and conservation, Bud received a litany of accolades, including an doctorate from Montana State. In December, Bud gave his final thoughts on life as a "Trout's Best Friend" as he was inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame in Helena. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Bud Lilly Trout and Salmonid Collection at the Montana State University Library or to your local Veteran's Administration. Memorial Services will be held 1 PM Monday at Resurrection University Catholic Parish in Bozeman, Montana. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at dahlescares.com. Published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on January 8, 2017

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Where is Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly's memorial?
Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly's memorial is located at: Meadowview Cemetery, Manhattan, Gallatin County, USA.
When did Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly death?
Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly death on 4 Jan 2017 in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly's memorial?
Latitude: 45.8244019
Longitude: -111.3080978

Family Members:

Parent

Walen Francis Lilly

(1884 - 1949)

Violet Luella Collins Lilly

(1903 - 1994)

Spouse

Patricia Ann Bennett Lilly

(1927 - 1984)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 29 Jun 2019

Premier Fisherman, teacher to many

Left by Anonymous on 18 Jan 2021

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