Marie A. Issel of Hermiston died on Oct. 14, 2019 in Hermiston at the age of 91.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1928 in Minot, N.D. to John and Bertha Fimreite.
Marie was raised and attended school in North Dakota. She married Theodore L. Issel, and they lived in North Dakota, California and Walla Walla, Wash. before settling in Hermiston in the 1970s, where she had lived since. They had been members of the Elks, Eagles and the Stanfield Moose lodges.
Marie enjoyed dancing, playing cards, sewing and traveling. She cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved the family holiday get-togethers.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Nova Alder and husband Eric, Lee Issel, Angie Issel, Theodore Issel II and wife Ronda, Joe Issel and Misty Morton and husband Rick; 12 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Lee and Roy II; and a brother and sister.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston.
Those who wish may make contributions in Marie’s memory to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
Please share memories of Marie with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
