Obituaries

SCHISSLER, Esther

SCHISSLER, Esther Schissler - Born May 27th, 1917 in Leader Saskatchewan, passed away at the Hospice House in Kelowna on July 25th, 2011.

She is survived by her loving family, her husband William of 72 years, daughter Loraine, grandchildren: Marnie & Darryl and her seven great grandchildren. She will be missed by her many friends in Beta Sigma Phi, the Retired Saskatchewan Teachers Association and the Ladies Keep Fit from the Hobson Centre. Fondly remembered by her neighbours in the River Run Community.

As per Esther’s request there will be no service.

High Flight Oh!

I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air
…Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew
-And, while silent, lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God
--Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Jr., Sept. 1941

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y2Z6.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com.

Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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