Billee Kessler
HUNTINGTON – Billee Jones Kessler, age 62, passed away May 20, 2002 in Price.
She was born Oct. 22, 1939 in Coeurd’alene, Idaho, to Durane W. “Bill” and Edna Brown Jones. Married Robert Kessler, July 24, 1974. He died in 1991.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
After graduating from North Emery High School, she attended Stevens Henniger Business College before entering the U.S. Navy in 1960. Upon leaving the Navy, she resided for a time in Kansas City, Kan., after which she returned to Huntington to raise her children.
She loved to travel and care for her rose garden (and her cats).
In addition to numerous other jobs in the county, she loved her job at Maverik in Huntington, where she developed many lasting friendships.
Her deepest love and devotion were to her family.
Billee is survived by her children, Les and Michelle Ellifrits of California and Anita and Gary Jensen of Castle Dale; granddaughter, Justine; brothers and sisters, Ron and Janet Jones, Mary B. and Joseph Grange, Rex and Klea Jones, Anna and Jack Greenwood, Roger and Lynn Jones, David Wayne and Lena Jones, Mickey and Sam Cranford, Lenard Doyle and Louise Jones, Joann and Tom Shannon, Janene and David Avery; sister-in-law, Marva Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Melinda; her parents; brothers, Clifford and Clifton Jones; and sister-in-law, Margie Jones.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at the Huntington LDS Stake Center. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Huntington Cemetery.
Alice M. Sisco
FERRON – Alice M. Sisco, age 65, passed away May 21, 2002 at Utah Valley hospital in Provo.
She was born June 6, 1936 to Keith and Roseanna Beaudre Lewis in Longview, Wash. She married Harold Sisco on May 16, 1951 and later divorced.
She loved to do crafts and loved animals of all kinds. She loved people and was known to many as “Grandma” and loved them as her own.
She delivered for Tony’s Country Kitchen and drove school bus many years ago.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, where she taught Sunday School.
She is survived by her children, Marvin (Eileen) Sisco, Frank (Yvonne) Sisco; Debra (Tony) Hancock, Carol (Jack) Harkins; four nephews, one niece; and a sister, Corrine (Bill) Wilfong. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Allen and William “Billy;” a brother, Bill; and a great-grandson.
A memorial service will be Friday, May 24, at 1 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary Chapel in Castle Dale. A graveside and burial service will take place next to her parents in Lewiston, Idaho.