Cecelia Lillemon Minot, North Dakota Obituary

Cecelia Lillemon

Cecelia Lillemon---99, Minot, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in a Minot nursing home.  Cecelia Ravnaas was born on December 6, 1921, a daughter of Ingvald and Olida (Bervee) Ravnaas on the family farm near Manfred, ND. She began her education in the Manfred School in 1928, and she graduated from Fessenden High School in 1940.   On December 23, 1943, Cecelia was united in marriage to Marvin Lillemon, who was home on leave from is military service. They made their home in Harvey, until they moved to Velva, where together they raised their three children. Cecelia also worked at various stores in Velva, including the V-Store and the Velva Drug Store. Marvin died November 4, 2004. Cecelia continued to live in Minot, entering a care facility in 2006, due to a fall.   She was a member of Bread of Life Lutheran Church, Minot, and the Velva American Legion Auxiliary.   Cecelia is survived by: Daughters: Linda (Jim Hastings) Scott, Cheyenne, WY, and Joyce (Bob) Olson, Minot; Six grandchildren: Leiha, Roxanne, Nathan, Kanon, David and Sara; five great-grandchildren: ten great-great grandchildren; one sister: Inez Burgstahler; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.   Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, son George, husband Marvin, and seven siblings.   Visitation: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 9:30 until service time at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot  Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:30 am at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot  Those wishing to attend the service via livestream may do so on YouTube is : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw</a>&gt; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw%3c/a">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw&lt;/a</a>&gt;  Burial:  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot
December 6, 1921 - January 14, 202112/06/192101/14/2021
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Nancy Krumwiede
January 31, 2021
She was a wonderful sweet person. Prayers to you Joyce and Linda💖
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Diane M Braaten
January 24, 2021
Such a nice lady, have many memories of her. Have all her family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Lori Britton
January 21, 2021
So for your
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Marlein Aaseth
January 20, 2021
She was such a sweet lady❤ so sorry for your loss🙏🙏
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Nichole jensen
January 20, 2021
She was one nice lady
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Leiha Coonts
January 19, 2021
My beautiful Grandma, I will always cherish the special memories I have of you. You always had my back as a kid and you were always there for me as an adult. You are now at peace and with Grandpa and George. I’m so happy for that but selfishly wish you would have never h... Continue Reading
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Clare Johnson Ortega
January 19, 2021
I remember visiting Linda and Cecelia would have the kitchen full of baked goods. She was always so kind. My condolences to the family.
Ichthys was posted for Cecelia Lillemon.
Ichthys was posted for Cecelia Lillemon.
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Nathan Scott
January 19, 2021
So many memories of my Grandmother hard to choose just one. As a kid we were in Velva 3 times a year. Whether it was running into the house too see her or to her work to see her was a memory I've been missing and always will. All the goodies that were on the cupboards o... Continue Reading
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Lindsay Wessels
January 19, 2021
You will be missed Great Aunt Cecelia.
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Stephanie Padgett
January 18, 2021
Sorry for your loss
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