Kris Earl Lissman

1961 - 2012

Kris Earl Lissman obituary, 1961-2012, Loomis, CA

BORN

1961

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Hills

1331 Lincoln Way

Auburn, California

Kris Lissman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2012.

Beloved husband, father, son and brother. Born March 11, 1961 in John Day, Oregon. Passed November 11, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kris is survived by his wife Carol, sons Nathan and Justin, daughter Brianna, his parents Ray and Nadine, siblings Nila, Danny, Carolyn (Bill), Darlene (Jerry), Sylvia (Jerry), and a large extended family including his Waste Connections family. Services will be held at Chapel of the Hills in Auburn, CA, Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 11:00 am. A celebration of life to follow at another location. All friends and family are welcome to attend.

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March 29, 2013

Tom Garo

Kris, my buddy and my friend. I will soooo miss you

November 26, 2012

Jeff Sharp

Lissy, I miss our daily sports talks and about our hopes that one day our Kings would be good again. You had a huge heart and were very generous. You will be missed but not forgotten.

November 24, 2012

Karyn Kraft

Your laugh, your smile, your outlook on life and your love of friends and family will always be remembered. You will forever be a true ray of sunshine in ours lives.

November 23, 2012

Matt Barnes

Goodbye my good friend, you were like a brother to me at work. We had some great times together, you are gone, but will not be forgotten. I'm so thankful I had time to get to know you and was able to spend time with you as a part of my life. I only wish we had been given longer. I know you are now pain free, running and walking without a limp, and enjoying yourself standing at the side of our Lord and Savior.

November 21, 2012

Jeff Vanderdasson

I grew up in the same small town with Kris, we played baseball together in high school and went to OIT together. He was always positive with a smile on his face. Rest in peace my friend,

November 21, 2012

Holly Nieting

Kris, I will never forget your smiling face & silly jokes. Thank you for answering my numerous questions when I called or popped on by.You will always be missed & never forgotten. Rest in Peace.

November 20, 2012

Linda Buckingham

Kris we never had a chance to see each other alot before the miles seperated our families. But I am so glad Carol and you found each other and you both had such beautiful children together that will bless this world for a long time. You will be eternally missed by all that knew you.

November 19, 2012

Melisa Hovey

Carol , Nathan, Brianna, and Justin,
It's been a long time, but thought of you and your family still are fresh in my heart. Sunday I drove past the old house, and wondered how you are doing. May you be at peace and know that Kris is in a better place. Our love and prayers headed your way. Love you all, Chris, Melisa, Christine, Sam and Jon Hovey.

November 19, 2012

Marilyn Winters

Dear Sis & Family, I am so grateful you found someone so wonderful to marry and raise a family with. The kids are all bright and kind just like you and Kris. We are ALL so lucky to have Kris in our family. Our holiday gatherings won't be quite the same. We are here for you with whatever you need. We love you guys. Mar

November 18, 2012

Beth Upshaw

Kris You were like a brother to me when we worked on the ranch together. I alway had the highest respect for you. What a wonderful man you were. I will pray for your family. Love you my friend

November 17, 2012

Sylvia Lissman\Wilcox

My little brother and friend haved loved you with all my heart. Also know you have alwys maded your family first. will see you again on the trail of life. Syl

November 16, 2012

Sallie Whitson

Kris, I spoke with you Often needing your help. You were always in a wonderful mood and that came through in your voice and attitude. I thank you for the positive feelings. God bless.
Sallie- WCI Memphis TN.

November 15, 2012

Keith Gordon

Kris,

You fought a valiant fight and along the way touched so many. Your guidance went well past the Help Desk giving us a role model on how to handle life's most difficult challenges. You are, and will forever be, sorely missed.

Maybe you can get finally get something done about the Kings with the big guy upstairs!

November 14, 2012

Carol Spicer

Kris, you taught us all what it was to be positive about life and to live for the moment. You are missed. Rest in peace.

November 14, 2012

Melissa Palacios

You were always there to help others and your kindness was always present. You will be missed.

November 14, 2012

Abby Black

Kris ~ rest in peace. It was a joy working with you at Waste Connections. Something's you never forget, the one for me was; you on the phone with field employee's and a smile on your face and the most famous signature sentence of "it's Kris with a K" :-)
You are truly loved by everyone and will be missed.

November 14, 2012

Susan Offerman

I worked with Kris at the WCI corporate offices in Folsom for almost six years. He and I were among the 'early birds' at work. He was always upbeat no matter what was going wrong. He will be sorely missed.

November 14, 2012

Ron Cummings

Kris you will be so sorely missed. You were the consummate "Servent Leader" for Waste Connections demonstrated by helping so many others on a daily basis. You have helped me countless times over the years with my computer issues too. I was privlidged to work with you. We always joked with each other, and you brightend my day each time I saw you. I was honored to be lucky enough to sit by you at our annual meeting in San Diego at the beautiful beachside hotel enjoying the sunshine at the back of the meeting room and the gorgeous view of the ocean and the clear blue skies. And I was proud to be able to have you meet my wife there who was instantly positively impressed with you. Your time seems to have come too soon for reasons we may not understand, but the quality of life you shared with others will never be forgotten.

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