Gisela McLerren

August 23, 1931 - August 1, 2016

Gisela McLerren went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George T. McLerren and is survived by her children Ronald McLerren of Auburn, CA and Barbara Lilburn of Highland, CA. Gisela was the loving grandmother to Heather Blueberg, Rachel Lilburn, Kyle McLerren and Casey McLerren and the great-grandmother to Colby Blueberg, Chase Blueberg and Chandler Blueberg. Gisela was born in Reidelbach, Germany on August 23, 1931 and was a young woman when she met and fell in love with George at the end of the Berlin Airlift. The couple married in Germany and were quickly transferred to America in 1950. They lived in several states before they were stationed in France and Africa allowing Gisela to visit her family often in Germany. The young family was transferred back to America in 1961 and lived in Victorville, CA before George and Gisela settled in Apple Valley, CA where Gisela remained until her death. As a young adult Gisela worked for a Law Firm in Germany and was later employed by the telephone company in Victorville, CA. She was the “original” Avon Lady and was one of the longest selling representatives working for over 50 years! Her loyalty to her customers was second to none and Gisela still hand delivered her orders until her retirement. She was a lifelong active member of the Lutheran church and her faith never wavered. Gisela will be laid to rest on Monday, August 29, 2016 with services at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 22130 Ottawa Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308 at 11:00 am with a light reception immediately following. A graveside service will be at Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 24000 Waalew Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gisela McLerren Memorial Fund in care of Ascension Lutheran Church, 22130 Ottawa Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308.