George H. Bissell
Died
Nov. 10, 2013
NORTHPORT – George Henry Bissell, 94,
of Northport, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 at Tendercare of Leelanau.
George was born on June 24, 1919 in St. James city on Beaver Island, the
son of Charles and Hazel (Woodward) Bissell.
George married Mary Jane Cassidy, who survives.
George was a Marine during WWII, having to lie about his age in order to
serve our nation. He became a fisherman,
then a plumbing and heating until retirement.
George and Mary wintered in Florida for over 20 years in the Daytona
Beach area. George loved to fish, hunt
and play cards.
In
addition to his wife, George is survived by his children, Chuck (Ruth) Bissell,
Mary Jo Shaffer, George R. Bissell, Darrell J. (Roxie) Bissell, Thomas A. Bissell,
and Gerald E. Bissell; special nephew, Clarence Hovey; five grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his nine siblings.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at the
Trinity Church of the United Church of Christ in Northport with a gathering of
friends one hour prior. Burial will
follow at Leelanau Township Cemetery, Northport. The Rev. Karen Fenne will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity UCC, P.O. Box
156, Northport, MI 49670 and/or to Leelanau Co. Senior Services, 8527 E.
Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
Please share memories with George’s family at their online guestbook at
www.martinson.info.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral
Home of Suttons Bay.
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. George and my dad spent many happy hours together, he will always be remembered. Hugs, Patty Putnam-Green
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about George I think of you all the time and was wondering how you were doing. I do not get the paper and I just saw this. I will keep you in my prayers and hope all the memories will give you comfort. love Debbie Elliott