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Elisa Hissong Obituary

Elisa Lynn Hissong passed away on June 22, 2008. Elisa made Tucson her home for over 25 years and leaves behind a loving family and many friends. She was born in Burns, Oregon on November 27, 1959 and attended Burns High School. After graduation she moved to Tucson and worked for the Blake Foundation where she loved working with disabled adults and brought joy to the lives of all she came into contact with. She had a loving spirit and brought happiness to every situation with her sense of humor and positive attitude. Elisa had many talents and she used them to enhance the lives of her friends and family through music, cooking, crafts, organizing events and participating in sports. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Linda and Buck Taylor of Diamond, Oregon; brother, Kevin Hissong of Burns Oregon; sister, Sheila Hissong of Pendleton Oregon and she will be greatly missed by her Tucson family, Evelyn Harker, Rick and Rosanna Harker, Marco and Stephanie Guzman; goddaughter, April Henning, Adalaide Henning, Karen Henning, Janice Ryan and all the grandchildren who called her "grandma Lisa". A memorial service will be held at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, 6809 S. Cardinal Ave on June 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 25, 2008.

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Jamie Smyser

February 28, 2009

Elisa not a day goes by that i dont miss you. Work hasnt been the same without you, look over anne i know you will. I miss our talks!! You were such a beautiful person and i thank god for have meeting you. You are forever in my heart i miss you and rest in peace

C.

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace, fellow warrior.

Giulia Ampola

June 29, 2008

29-06-08
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss,especially because you were a xenite..I hope you will rest in peace..Battle on!
Giulia

June 29, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and especially because you were a xenite,this is my farewell...I hope that you will rest in peace..battle on!

Judy

June 26, 2008

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Elisa but fate connected us with a common bond. To my fellow Xenite...rest in peace dear sister.

Lynn Roberts

June 26, 2008

The Gablands will miss you. I will miss your fun-loving nature. My condolences to the family and close friends. Peace be with you.

Heather Pence

June 26, 2008

My condolences to your family and friends. You will be remembered.

michelle munier

June 26, 2008

FAREWELL FELLOW XENITE! "Battle On" on the other side. Our condolences to family and friends. Remember, the dead hear our thoughts, so think of them often.

zeta

June 26, 2008

Rest peacefully in the Elysian Fields, dearest warrior.

Barbara Bruno

June 26, 2008

I did not know you, but you were a Xenite, and this is enough.
Your Xena family will miss you so much, be happy wherever you are now.

Shelley Hendrix

June 25, 2008

My deepest condolences to Ev and the entire family. She will be so sorely missed and so very warmly remembered.

Jules Warrick

June 25, 2008

My thoughts are with Ev and your family. Thanks for being such a friend over the years. You will truly be missed by many.

Wannetta Wilson

June 25, 2008

My condolences to your family. Your Xena family will miss you too.

Debbie Krupke

June 25, 2008

See you later m'dear! I will miss you a great deal between now and then.

Love,
Debbie

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