Jeanette Marie Cissell
November 26, 1952 - October 3, 2007
Obituary
Jeanette Marie Cissell, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2007. Jeanette is survived by her mother, Betty Cissell; her sister, Jennifer Lewis; and her brothers Jim and Jeff -all from the Seattle area. Her father, James, passed in 1988. There will be a celebration of her life October 15, 10 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Des Moines, WA. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Jeanette’s favorite charity, The Hunger Project. Go to www.thp.org, click on Invest Now, fill in the blanks, and in the Notes section please type " “In Memory of Jeanette Marie Cissell, Landmark Education Staff Member and Program Leader, deceased.”
To Jeannette’s family:
Thank you for the gift of your amazing daughter. Like so many of us, I loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. She will be so missed.
Terry Axelrod
I’m heartbroken to learn of Jeanette’s passing. She was always so full of life. I hope she understands the impact she’s had on the people who’s paths she crossed. She was ALWAYS the most positive and inspiring person, and she lived her life closer to perfection than anyone I have ever known. I will always admire her.
I will never forget Jeanette’s laughter. Mirthful and mischevious at the same time. I still hear it. I always will.
I love you and miss you, Jeanette.
My condolences to the family and friends who are bearing the extraordinary loss of your extraordinary being. I cannot imagine.
Tomek Koszylko
Landmark, Chicago, 2000-2001
I spent many THANKSGIVINGS with the Cissell’s…THEY PUT the GIVING in THANKS.
Jenette was a few years older…
She wasn’t always there, but her spirit was.
I remember one time I wasn’t feeling well and I was offered her room to lay down in.
At first I was a little concerned, thinking maybe she would be upset with me, just because I was so protective of my space.
I pulled the bedspread back oh so carefully, And tried to doze off looking all about at the room and the surroundings, but before I knew it I was asleep…AND woke-up feeling so fine.
Jeanette wouldn’t MIND me being there, she was just so generous and FUN to be around.
My thoughts go out to all of you and hugs too.
Jeff, Jim, Betty, and Jennifer
I was so fortunte to have known Jeanette while living in Seattle from 1989-1992. I’ll never forget her smile from ear to ear, her heart-warming laugh, and always perfect outfit and makeup!
Most of all, I will remember her love of people. We helped each other grow up in our own ways. She was a gift and inspiration to us all.
To Jeanette’s family and friends:
The word that captures Jeanette for me is vibrant! She is a force of nature in the truest, warmest, most loving sense. As I take in the colors of the fall leaves and smile, I think of the wonderful memories I hold in my heart of time spent with Jeanette and smile. As nature is a wonderful gift that blesses each day with sunshine or rain, wind, trees and sky – so too will fond memories of Jeanette. Jeanette we carry you in our hearts.
Warmest regards and condolences,
Melessa Rogers
I met Jeanette when she was taking the Forum not yet Landmark education back then that I was assisting in. Two days later she and I both started the IFLP and we ended up being buddies — paired together because she was brand new and I had been participating for years. And while my experience may have contributed to her, Jeanette’s joy and enthusiasm and YES! to life far outstripped what I was offering. Jeanette knew what was really important in life and in my experience she never missed an opportunity to remind people with her love and her laughter just how magnificent they were. Jeanette was truly a manifestation of God’s love and grace and a blessing to the world. I loved her. Our memories of her and what she stood for will continue to bless our lives.
Love and Blessings,
Pushpa Larsen-Giacalone
J – I will miss seeing your VW Bettle w/ Washington plates parked outside the Atlanta Landmark Education center. I will miss that big hug you would give me when I went inside and found you. And I will miss your cackle – it was louder than mine. For those who don’t know me, several years ago I was a Landmark Education Course Supervisor. I live in N.C., but my center is Atlanta, where Jeanette was the Center Manager. I traveled to Atlanta at least a half-dozen times a year. Seeing that Bettle parked outside the center made my heart smile. And when I’d see Jeanette inside the center, that made my face smile. You were a tireless stand for people and their love of all other people. I am sad right now, but in the future will smile when I think of you. I will miss you, girl.
To Jeanette’s Family –
I worked with Jeanette in the Los Angelos center. She always took on a challenge with such grace. Even in the toughest situations she found humor, that is the thing I will remember the most about her. Her HUGE smile and full body laugh will be remembered by all who where lucky to have met her. To her family I send many Blessings and much love. And because it is Jeanette I am talking about, I will send you a few smiles.
Much love – Lisa Gardner-Chanamolu
Jim — thank you for informing us of Jeanette’s passing. Very sad to hear the news. I know it must have been a difficult struggle for her, you and the whole family. I know you will miss her. Hang in there.
Jeanette,
Thanks for making such a profound difference for all of us.
Namaste’
Sharon
Dear Jim and family,
We were so saddened by Jeanette’s passing and send our condolences and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
With much sympathy, Justina and Gregory Theokas
Betty, Jim, Jeff and Jennifer,
How sad I am to hear of the illness and passing of Jeanette. The hearing brought back many, many memories of your short time here in Indy. You have all been in my thoughts and prayer over the years, but especially now in this time of sadness. May God grant you His peace during this very difficult time. Love, Jeannine
Betty, Jim,
Jeff and Jennifer
I was so sadden to here about Jeanette.Just hearing her name
brought back so many memories.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Sue
It was my profound privelege to have spent time with Jeanette as part of the Los Angeles Landmark seminar leader body. Her composure and steady courage were an inspiration to me and many others. I will deeply miss her.
Dearest Betty & Family; my thoughts and prayers are with you all and I know how proud you are of Janette. Much love to you all – I will be with you in heart and spirit on Monday. Janette was a classy lady from her nose to her toes and she made us all want to be better people. A great smile, never-ending sense of humor, and an absolute joy, she never missed a beat or a chance to make a difference with someone, somewhere, all the time. Janetti-spagetti; remember you are one of the original uncaged hens and I will see you again in the great beyond. We’ll have a single-malt scotch, neat, of course, and remember our days of being the original uncaged hens. Until then, you live forever in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Your pal, always, Inga-binga
Betty, Jim, Jeff, and Jennifer,
Thank you so much for allowing “us” to share your loss. Jeanette was a very special angel on earth and she will live on in our hearts and memories forever. There is a monumental testament to the legacy she left behind. She left the world and the people in it with all the love of life and spirit of possibility just for having been here. It has been an honor and a privilege to have had Jeanette in my life. May your pain be brief and your joyous memories comfort you.
Dear Betty and Cissell Brothers,
Thank you for the Gift of Jeanette. Thank you for sharing her with us all even now..I am sad that Jeanette is not physically with us, yet she lives in all our hearts and will continue to, as we take actions to honor her and keep her alive with us. My husband Warren and I, send you love and peace from Chicago.
I had the privilege of having Jeanette be my ILP Classroom Leader in Chicago in 2001. Ever Fall in Love? Well we all did that year with Ms. Sassy Cissell..She will always be my Leader, my friend, my HERO…the wind beneath my wings..The voice in my in heart saying..YES you can do it, Yes you will do it…You can anything you want Britski…
Thank you Jeanette for being the ONE who always makes a difference and for carrying us to greater viewpoints, of everything being possible for us all. THANK YOU FOR BEING PURE LOVE JEANETTE.
You are alive for me now and always, I carry you in my heart forever. Thank you for loving me my Jeanetti..exactly the way I am and exactly the way I am not. Thank you for showing me the way to have my dreams be REAL now. Thank you for believing in me and knowing me, without words exhanged..You just knew..
Thank you for your graceful power, the magic your presence exuded and continues to do..you Jeanette are the most Sophisticated Angel in the Universe..and the most Beautiful..
Your loyal and most loving Brit always sending you kisses again and again..
Love you with every breath,
Brit and Warren Espinosa xxxxx
Dear Betty and Family, I was in the Seattle area this week, visiting family when I noticed your sad news in the paper. I would like to offer my condolences for your loss.
I am sorry but even though I didn’t know Jennette I do still remember you, Jim and Jeff and the days and nights at Bamco.
Sincerly,
Mike Perkins
Dear Friends and Family of Jeanette,
Jeanette made a huge difference in my life as my Center Manager in Atlanta. I managed the Course Supervisor program for many years there and she let me come into her office and work through whatever issues we needed to resolve.
As you are witnessing by the hundreds of e-mails…she was special and has left a huge wake. We will continue her work as she did with fun, humor and spirit.
My heart is with you during this time.
love,
Amy
My condolences on the loss of your daughter. I first met Jeanette in 1989. Whenever she got up to speak in front of any group of people, which she did often, it was inspiring how much the group loved her. You could tell everyone thought she was special.
Thank you for raising a beautiful daughter who contributed both to me and to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with the work she did. She will be missed.
Jim…thank you for sharing Jeanette’s illness with your friends and allowing us to be part of your prayer family. Through you, we were privileged to meet an amazing person who touched many lives. Prayers continue for your mom and family.
Betty, Jim, Jennifer and Jeft,
There are no words to express the depth of sadness and loss in Jeanette’s passing. All of you family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
I have known and worked with Jeanette for over 15 years. I could acknowledge her for so many things. But what I most love and honor about Jeanette is her love of life. No matter what, she was fun and funny. She had a beautiful smile, and a great laugh. Some of the best times of my life were with Jeanette when she and I were fellow Landmark Center Managers she in Seattle and me in Phoenix. She was one of the most vital and energetic women I have ever known, and it rubbed off on everyone around her. She loved clothes and shoes and shopping. Many times, she and I showed up at conferences and events dressed almost alike the old psychic dress memo.
I love her and will miss her greatly.
Betty and family,
My thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family. Jeanette made such a difference in my life. I first worked with Jeanette when she was the Center Manager in Seattle with Landmark Education. I was so in awe of Jeanette’s dynamic personality, her leadership, her amazing smile and beauty, her ability to have everyone feel personally welcomed and appreciated for their contribution to the transformation of life for human being. She made a profound difference in my life with her coaching. I am so very grateful for the privilege to have known her. And, I am very grateful to have been able to see her and to be with you this last week before her passing. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful gift of Jeanette in this world.
With all my love,
Cathy Baird
Jeanette will always be with me and for that, I am profoundly grateful.
Jeanette never never backed down. She was a truly brave woman who would, and did, take on any adventure that might make a difference. Very very few people get to live a life as full and varied as Jeanette’s. She loved people, and was loved around the world. I’ve heard she was shy as a child … what an amazing life for a shy little girl from Seattle! As with all things Jeanette, her life defied the predictable and gave so much to so many.
Alan and I send our love and thanks to Jeanette’s family for sharing her with us for all these years. We send you peace.
Jeanette was amazing. In the team that is Landmark Education, she held as many different positions as anyone I know, and from each angle she provided strength, grace, humor and such love…she had us surrounded with her love from all sides.
Jeanette loved my family, and my family loved her. From all the Carrolls, and especially Fred, Jennifer and Micki, we send our warmest thoughts to Jeanette’s family and friends.
Although I had not spoken with Jeanette for awhile, when I heard of her illness I thought about her frequently, with love and respect and my own intention that she be well. I am sorry for your loss. She was an angel with us and now she is an angel watching over us. I am blessed to have worked with her and to have had her in my life. Thank you for the chance to share this with you. Carla
TO HER MOM AND SIBLINGS…MAY THE GOOD LORD GRANT YOU ALL THE ANNOINTING OF CAPACITY TO DEAL WITH HER PASSING…I WILL BE IN TOUCH…
To Jim and the rest of Jeanette’s family…please know that although I never met your sister/daughter, she touched my life. In the past few days, she has been on my mind and in my prayers in a renewed way. I was surprised to recevie Jim’s e-mail a few moments ago… I am so very sorry to hear that she has left this world, but I know with out a doubt that she is whole and new again, free from pain and suffering…truly alive in a new and different way. My love and condolences to you Jim and all of your family. Debbe HIrata
jeanette was easily one of the more wonderful people that i have had the privilege to know. we lost contact thru the years and i suddenly had a strong urge to find her. i am stunned and saddened to find that she is gone. a beautiful spirit, a beautiful woman, a beautiful friend.
you will be remembered by everyone who ever knew you jeanette. i am so sad.
She was a sister, a friend, a colleague, a warrior, a champion, a beauty…I think of her so often. I am honored to have been her dear friend through all of the years and memories we shared. My family and I have cherished our shared history with Jeanette and her family. Betty, Jim, Jeff and Jennifer – thank you for sharing such a bright, vibrant soul with the world – such a gift.
Can anyone tell me more about Jeanette’s death. Also life….we lost touch in the 80s, she was in the forum, I moved back to Alabama. She visited me once after 87. We were close in Seattle. She had a brother and younger sister….are they in the area? I doubt her. Mom is still with us. Cmsg71@gmail.com, and thank you. Gloe
I was searching for someone else for something else, and Janette’s name came up #6 on the search field. If the family still receives these post – If I could ever communicate how much gratitude I have for her and her contribution to me in the Introduction Leaders Program. She was our weekend leader when I lived in Atlanta. I literally would not exist today if it wasn’t for her leadership, training, love and compassion. Having just moved to Des Moines, WA, I had no idea she was the area… I always though she was from S.F. Any, Janette was such beautiful and amazing person. Blessings.