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George E. Bliss, age 93, of Brookings, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Brookings Hospital in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2009, at Brookings Wesleyan Church in Brookings, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-6:30 P.M. Sunday with prayer service at 6:30 P.M. at Eidsness Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Tribes Mission or the Wesleyan Missions.
George Edward Bliss was born on September 11, 1915, in Canby, Minnesota, the son of Leslie and Stella (Denelsbeck) Bliss. He attended Oshkosh Township Y.M. County Dist. #37 school from 1921 to 1929 and continued his education at Canby, Minnesota. During his years of farming with his parents, he and his brothers purchased a truck to haul livestock to markets. His ability and love for training horses was shown through the number of teams he trained as a young man while farming. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Canby and a supporter of his cousins who were part of the New Tribes Missions in Brazil.
George joined the army in 1942 and served in the 1st Armor Division in Northern Ireland and was discharged in 1943. Being able to serve his country was one of his highest goals in life.
After returning from the Army, he married Ruth Sauer on September 4, 1944, at the United Methodist Church in Gary, South Dakota. The couple began their life by farming Fred Sauers homestead by Gary. In 1964, they moved to Brookings, South Dakota, where George joined the Brookings Wesleyan Church and became employed by South Dakota State Universitys Dairy Science Department. The Dairy Herd Improvement Association, in 1967, hired George as a supervisor. During this employment, a friend helped them implement the beginning of computerizing the testing results. The Association presented him with Outstanding Performance Awards for various achieved accomplishments.
Georges retirement years found him enjoying mens Bible studies, wintering in Yuma, Arizona, traveling to Branson, Missouri, displaying his green thumb gardening techniques, and joining Golden Kiwanians and serving on various committees. Visiting his granddaughters whether it be traveling to their homes or having them staying at granddads home was joy to him. His compassion for family increased as the great-grandchildren arrived.
After selling their home, George and Ruth moved to Brookview Manor Nursing Home. After his beloved wife of 55 years passed away, George made his own arrangements for moving to Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Brookings, where he resided for nine years. He was so positive about the move that he arrived before the carpeting was completed and had to wait a few hours.
George loved reading his Bible and was a constant prayer warrior. His witness was to tell about his answered prayers. His influence on his family and friends will be felt throughout eternity as his faith is the victory.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2000; his parents; one son, Douglas; two brothers, Orville and Harold Bliss; and a nephew, Terry Bliss.
Eidsness Funeral Home ~ May 1, 2009
George E. Bliss, age 93, of Brookings, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Brookings Hospital in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2009, at Brookings Wesleyan Church in Brookings, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-6:30 P.M. Sunday with prayer service at 6:30 P.M. at Eidsness Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Tribes Mission or the Wesleyan Missions.
George Edward Bliss was born on September 11, 1915, in Canby, Minnesota, the son of Leslie and Stella (Denelsbeck) Bliss. He attended Oshkosh Township Y.M. County Dist. #37 school from 1921 to 1929 and continued his education at Canby, Minnesota. During his years of farming with his parents, he and his brothers purchased a truck to haul livestock to markets. His ability and love for training horses was shown through the number of teams he trained as a young man while farming. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Canby and a supporter of his cousins who were part of the New Tribes Missions in Brazil.
George joined the army in 1942 and served in the 1st Armor Division in Northern Ireland and was discharged in 1943. Being able to serve his country was one of his highest goals in life.
After returning from the Army, he married Ruth Sauer on September 4, 1944, at the United Methodist Church in Gary, South Dakota. The couple began their life by farming Fred Sauers homestead by Gary. In 1964, they moved to Brookings, South Dakota, where George joined the Brookings Wesleyan Church and became employed by South Dakota State Universitys Dairy Science Department. The Dairy Herd Improvement Association, in 1967, hired George as a supervisor. During this employment, a friend helped them implement the beginning of computerizing the testing results. The Association presented him with Outstanding Performance Awards for various achieved accomplishments.
Georges retirement years found him enjoying mens Bible studies, wintering in Yuma, Arizona, traveling to Branson, Missouri, displaying his green thumb gardening techniques, and joining Golden Kiwanians and serving on various committees. Visiting his granddaughters whether it be traveling to their homes or having them staying at granddads home was joy to him. His compassion for family increased as the great-grandchildren arrived.
After selling their home, George and Ruth moved to Brookview Manor Nursing Home. After his beloved wife of 55 years passed away, George made his own arrangements for moving to Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Brookings, where he resided for nine years. He was so positive about the move that he arrived before the carpeting was completed and had to wait a few hours.
George loved reading his Bible and was a constant prayer warrior. His witness was to tell about his answered prayers. His influence on his family and friends will be felt throughout eternity as his faith is the victory.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2000; his parents; one son, Douglas; two brothers, Orville and Harold Bliss; and a nephew, Terry Bliss.
Eidsness Funeral Home ~ May 1, 2009
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George E. Bliss, age 93, of Brookings, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Brookings Hospital in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2009, at Brookings Wesleyan Church in Brookings, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-6:30 P.M. Sunday with prayer service at 6:30 P.M. at Eidsness Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Tribes Mission or the Wesleyan Missions.
George Edward Bliss was born on September 11, 1915, in Canby, Minnesota, the son of Leslie and Stella (Denelsbeck) Bliss. He attended Oshkosh Township Y.M. County Dist. #37 school from 1921 to 1929 and continued his education at Canby, Minnesota. During his years of farming with his parents, he and his brothers purchased a truck to haul livestock to markets. His ability and love for training horses was shown through the number of teams he trained as a young man while farming. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Canby and a supporter of his cousins who were part of the New Tribes Missions in Brazil.
George joined the army in 1942 and served in the 1st Armor Division in Northern Ireland and was discharged in 1943. Being able to serve his country was one of his highest goals in life.
After returning from the Army, he married Ruth Sauer on September 4, 1944, at the United Methodist Church in Gary, South Dakota. The couple began their life by farming Fred Sauers homestead by Gary. In 1964, they moved to Brookings, South Dakota, where George joined the Brookings Wesleyan Church and became employed by South Dakota State Universitys Dairy Science Department. The Dairy Herd Improvement Association, in 1967, hired George as a supervisor. During this employment, a friend helped them implement the beginning of computerizing the testing results. The Association presented him with Outstanding Performance Awards for various achieved accomplishments.
Georges retirement years found him enjoying mens Bible studies, wintering in Yuma, Arizona, traveling to Branson, Missouri, displaying his green thumb gardening techniques, and joining Golden Kiwanians and serving on various committees. Visiting his granddaughters whether it be traveling to their homes or having them staying at granddads home was joy to him. His compassion for family increased as the great-grandchildren arrived.
After selling their home, George and Ruth moved to Brookview Manor Nursing Home. After his beloved wife of 55 years passed away, George made his own arrangements for moving to Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Brookings, where he resided for nine years. He was so positive about the move that he arrived before the carpeting was completed and had to wait a few hours.
George loved reading his Bible and was a constant prayer warrior. His witness was to tell about his answered prayers. His influence on his family and friends will be felt throughout eternity as his faith is the victory.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2000; his parents; one son, Douglas; two brothers, Orville and Harold Bliss; and a nephew, Terry Bliss.
Eidsness Funeral Home ~ May 1, 2009
George E. Bliss, age 93, of Brookings, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Brookings Hospital in Brookings, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2009, at Brookings Wesleyan Church in Brookings, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-6:30 P.M. Sunday with prayer service at 6:30 P.M. at Eidsness Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the New Tribes Mission or the Wesleyan Missions.
George Edward Bliss was born on September 11, 1915, in Canby, Minnesota, the son of Leslie and Stella (Denelsbeck) Bliss. He attended Oshkosh Township Y.M. County Dist. #37 school from 1921 to 1929 and continued his education at Canby, Minnesota. During his years of farming with his parents, he and his brothers purchased a truck to haul livestock to markets. His ability and love for training horses was shown through the number of teams he trained as a young man while farming. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Canby and a supporter of his cousins who were part of the New Tribes Missions in Brazil.
George joined the army in 1942 and served in the 1st Armor Division in Northern Ireland and was discharged in 1943. Being able to serve his country was one of his highest goals in life.
After returning from the Army, he married Ruth Sauer on September 4, 1944, at the United Methodist Church in Gary, South Dakota. The couple began their life by farming Fred Sauers homestead by Gary. In 1964, they moved to Brookings, South Dakota, where George joined the Brookings Wesleyan Church and became employed by South Dakota State Universitys Dairy Science Department. The Dairy Herd Improvement Association, in 1967, hired George as a supervisor. During this employment, a friend helped them implement the beginning of computerizing the testing results. The Association presented him with Outstanding Performance Awards for various achieved accomplishments.
Georges retirement years found him enjoying mens Bible studies, wintering in Yuma, Arizona, traveling to Branson, Missouri, displaying his green thumb gardening techniques, and joining Golden Kiwanians and serving on various committees. Visiting his granddaughters whether it be traveling to their homes or having them staying at granddads home was joy to him. His compassion for family increased as the great-grandchildren arrived.
After selling their home, George and Ruth moved to Brookview Manor Nursing Home. After his beloved wife of 55 years passed away, George made his own arrangements for moving to Greenleaf Assisted Living Center in Brookings, where he resided for nine years. He was so positive about the move that he arrived before the carpeting was completed and had to wait a few hours.
George loved reading his Bible and was a constant prayer warrior. His witness was to tell about his answered prayers. His influence on his family and friends will be felt throughout eternity as his faith is the victory.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2000; his parents; one son, Douglas; two brothers, Orville and Harold Bliss; and a nephew, Terry Bliss.
Eidsness Funeral Home ~ May 1, 2009
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