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Florence Rissel Obituary
1936 ~ 2019
Florence Lucille Rissel, 82, of Meridian passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Creekside Transitional Care and Rehab in Meridian, Idaho. She was born April 8, 1936 to Elmer and Ethel Thornberg in Baker, Idaho.
Florence did most of her growing up in Baker, Idaho. Not too long after high school, she met and married Everett Elam. To this union were born 3 girls, Deloris, June and Loretta. Florence and Everett later divorced around 1975.
In 1980, Florence met and married Gene Martin Rissel in Kansas City, Missouri. They lived in Missouri for a short time and then moved to Emmett where they lived until Gene passed away in August of 2006. After Gene's passing, Florence moved to Payette and lived there till about 2014 when she moved to Meridian to be closer to family and resided there ever since.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Rissel and her daughter, June Backenstos. She is survived by her daughters, Loretta Rowton and Deloris Pond, 8 grandchildren and 20+ great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Potter Funeral Chapel of Emmett. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery where she will be buried with Gene. Condolences may be offered at www.potterchapel.com
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Lula & Dex
March 23, 2019
To Loretta, Deloris and entire family. Our deepest condolences to you. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Florence. The death of a loved one is indeed distressing . When death takes a loved one we all grieve. We grieve with you and your family and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Too may the God of all comfort be with you in these difficult times. - 2 Cor 1:2 -
March 22, 2019
May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. May you hold love and treasured memories close to your heart. God has heard your prayers and has seen your tears (2Kings 20:5). Offering my deepest condolences.
J F
March 19, 2019
Condolences to all.Seek comfort in family and close friends,Let God continue to heal your pain.
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