Age 74, was born November 25, 1936, in Easthampton, MA. She passed away June 15, 2011, peacefully surrounded by her family, and is in the Loving Arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lily married her spouse in 1954, Ernest Gesner Sr., who preceded her in death by 6 months, they were married for 56 years. She was a resident of Upland for over 45 years. Her favorite times were spent with her family. She was an ideal mother, who was gracious, kind, and giving, due to her unconditional love. Devoted to her children and grandchildren, they were her reason she loved life. She will be greatly missed by her children, Sherry Niebergall (Derek) of Upland, CA, Hope White (Bret) of San Bernardino, CA, Ernest Gesner Jr. of Yucaipa, CA; her Grandchildren who called her "Mimi", La Shawna Lako (John) of Monroe, WA, Jennifer Lako (Paul) of Chino, CA, Emily Gesner of Westminister, CO, Ernest Gesner III of Yucaipa, CA. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Pearl Hamel of CA, Mary Moise of MA, James Rabidue of SC, Arthur Rabidue of CO. Her surviving siblings are Cecile Brindamour (Ira) of Upland, CA, Richard Rabidue (Susan) of Ocala, Florida, and Viola Wittington of Charleston, SC. Private Services to be held at Stone Funeral Home with Entombment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, CA. Condolences: The Gesner Family, P.O. Box 1969, Upland, CA 91785. In lieu of flowers: Lily's Great niece, 3 year old, Jocelyn Espeleta was recently diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, Ewings Sarcoma, and is fighting for her life at Hartford Children's Hospital, CT. Donations to help her family through this lengthy battle can be sent to: Jocelyn Espeleta, 2A Windsor Ave., Plainfield, CT 06374. Stone Funeral Home, Upland in charge of arrangements.
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