THANKS FOR SUPPORT--Linda and B.J. Gililland stand next to the plaque on the west side of the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden during a ceremony hosted by the Deaf Smith Historical Society honoring their support for the Deaf Smith County Museum. They were recognized for funding new electrical wiring and lighting at the Sears Garden. They are long-time supporters of the Deaf Smithsonian. .(Photo by Jim Steiert)
CURRENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS--Members of the Deaf Smith County Historical Society on hand to honor the efforts of the late Lois Gililland and the support of the Deaf Smithsonian on the part of B.J. and Linda Gililland pictured from left include Cori Watts, Betty Kriegshauser, Cheryl Betzen, Kim Bigham, Susan Hicks, Sara Perez and Saphira, Assistant Museum Director Pearl Salinas, and Emily Knight. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
The Deaf Smith County Historical Society paid tribute to a late matron of the Deaf Smith County Museum, Lois Gililland, during a special ceremony at the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden on the north side of the museum Friday, June 5. The Historical Society also honored Mrs. Gililland’s son B.J. and his wife Linda for their ongoing support of the Deaf Smithsonian.The late Mrs. Gililland se...
