CISSELL, Lillian Marjorie: March 27. 1935 - April 12, 2015 {Also on Berg stone page}

Lillian Cissell    Early Sunday morning April 12, 2015, Lillian Cissell passed away at age of 80 years in Grande Prairie. Lillian was the youngest child of three, born to Gerhard and Tilla Berg at home in Viscount, Saskatchewan.    Lillian came to Alberta with her family at the age of 5 in 1940.    In June 25, 1952, Lil married George Cissell and they spent most of their 50 years of marriage in Bezanson. Lil worked hard and played hard raising 4 sons. After George’s passing Lil moved to Grande Prairie for her remaining years.    Lil leaves to mourn her sons: Grant (Moneca), John Elden (Rosalie), Lonnie (Elaine) and Terrill (Laurette); 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Lyle Berg and sister in-law Ada Berg. Lil was predeceased by her parents Gerhard and Tilla Berg, her husband George Cissell, brother Norman Berg and sister in-law Francis Berg.    A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:00pm, at the Bezanson Community Church. Interment will follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Alberta (#205 9823-116 Ave T8V 4B4).

CISSELL, George E.:  December 30, 1926 - March 29, 2003 {Also on Berg stone page}

George Cissell, 76, of Bezanson    George was born in Iola,  AB on December 30, 1926, the youngest child of George and Agnes Cissell. George passed away March 29, 2003, due to cancer.    Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 50 years. Lillian, his sons: Grant (Moneca) of Chetwynd, John Eldon (Rosalie), Lonnie (Elaine), Terrill (Laurette), all of Bezanson. Grandchildren: Lyndel and Aaron Cissell, Carmen (Mike) Howarth, Monty (Katherine) Cissell, Patricia Cissell, Jodie and Amber Cissell, Dwain (Monique) Cissell and Shane (Kelly) Cissell, and numerous relatives and in-laws. He also leaves great-grandchildren Austin & Aiden Cissell and Tabor Cissell.    George was predeceased by his Dad George, Mother Agnes, sisters: Ruth, Lucille, Gladys, and Dorothy, brothers; Walter, Leo, and John.    George grew up in the Blufton and Rimby area. Around the age of 16, he moved to Grande Prairie and found work driving truck. George met Lillian Berg and they were married in 1952.    Their first years were spent in Dawson Creek, B.C. where George drove truck for Northern Freightway's on the Alaska Highway.    Several years later they moved their family back to the Grande Prairie area. George tackled a variety of different professions such as truck driving,  farming, working in a sawmill, cat skinning, camp cook, logger, vacuum truck owner, and most recently Gate Security.    George was a great father, wonderful husband, a quiet man who was always there for his family. One of his greatest qualities was his sense of humor, and never taking life too seriously. He enjoyed the simple things in life like family gatherings, the outdoors and a hot cap of coffee. George's memory will be cherished by many people.    Funeral services will he held on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Bezanson Community Church. Interment to take place in the Glen Leslie Cemetery with lunch to follow in the Bezanson Senior Center.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can e made to the QE II Foundation Cancer Clinic. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM TELEPHONE 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 01 Apr 2003, Tue • Page 7

Lillian Berg married George Cissell (1952)

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