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Cebula Wilma was born on January 11, 1924 to Polish parents Boleslaw and Leokadia Cebula in Fried, North Dakota. She was the third youngest of 12 children. Marian passed away into her eternal reward surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2014. Marian was born and raised on the family farm. She milked the cows, worked in the garden and around the house. Marian loved riding her horse “May”, playing baseball and working outdoors.
Marian met Frank Wilma at a county fair, and they were married on April 7, 1947 in Fried, ND. They were married for 63 years before Frank passed away. They moved from New Rockford, North Dakota in 1960 to Napa, CA. Marian was a homemaker, and she also worked at Rough Rider Manufacturing and J & P Market in Napa. Marian and Frank moved back to Jamestown, North Dakota to spend their twilight years enjoying the companionship of many siblings. Marian was active in her parish church, the Basilica of St. James and became a Benedictine Oblate. She was a devout Catholic and had a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. In 2009 Marian and Frank moved back to California, this time relocating to Bakersfield to be near family. She enjoyed the special relationship she had with her great grandchildren.
Marian is preceded in death by her loving husband Frank in 2010 and twin sons Raymond and Kenneth who died in infancy in1952. Marian is survived by her loving family: Diane (Phil) Frailey, Bakersfield, CA and Kevin (Paula) Wilma, Colorado Springs, CO. Marian is also survived by five granddaughters and their husbands: Keri (Bob) Borda, Kelly (Mike) Allred, Becky (Brian) Bean, all of Bakersfield, Elizabeth (Dave) Martinsen, Snoqualmie, WA and Emily (Greg) Firko, Harrison, PA. Her great grandchildren are: Justin, Matt, Megan, Harrison, Jacob, Jillian, Lauren, Ava, Tatum, Carly and Molly. Marian is also survived by her loving sisters: Leona Thomas, Bismarck, ND and Marge (Charlie) Kourajian, Jamestown, ND, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mom touched everyone she knew with her genuine concern for them and her witty sense of humor. She was as sharp as a tack, even to the very end. She was always there to encourage and to pray for her family and friends. She was grateful every day for her many blessings. We will miss you terribly, Mom, Grandma and GG (great grandmother). Rest in peace!
The family would like to thank Marc and Nelia Barcelona and their staff for the loving care they provided for mom at Jasmine Garden Residential Care for the past 3 1/2 years. We are truly grateful. Thank you to ProCare Hospice for their comfort and assistance near the end of mom’s earthly life. A big thank you to mom’s special friends Susie and Donna.
A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. Stephen A. Frost will officiate.
Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery, Jamestown, ND at a later date.
An online guest book is available at liskofuneralchapel.com.