Lillian May Clegg Rush

12 May 1909 – 28 Feb 2007

Great-grand-daughter of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
Grand-daughter of Jean Cardon and Anna Regula Furrer
Daughter of William Daniel Clegg and Edna May Cardon


Lillian, 97, passed away February 28, 2007, in Lakewood, CO. She was born in Ogden, UT, graduated from Weber College and attended the University of Utah.

She was an accomplished jazz and classical pianist. Her husband of 66 years, Samuel Rush, preceded her in death in 2003.

During the 1940’s, Lillian lived in many places in the U.S. and in China with her naval officer husband. They later lived in Phoenix, AZ, where Lillian retired from a career in insurance, and, following retirement, in Sun City, CA.

She leaves a brother, David Clegg, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, a son, David Wayne, San Diego, CA, a daughter, Robin Baer, Lakewood, CO, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Contributions to Hospice of Metro Denver or Alzheimer’s Association