Emma Lillian Kleveland, loved life
Emma Lillian Kleveland, 93, of Milton/Lewes, formerly Delaware City/Newark, passed peacefully at home Tuesday, April 12, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug, 11, 1922.
Her love of life - politics, sports and family good times kept her young until the end.
Lillian was employed by the Register of Wills in New Castle County for 33 years, then retired to Sussex County, enjoying the beaches, slots, family events, and shopping with her granddaughter.
Lillian is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bjorn Kleveland; her three brothers, Phil, Earl, and Julian Sheats; and dear sister, Helen Reihm.
Survived by daughter Rebecca Elliott; son Clark Beck; daughter-in-law Beverly Beck; beloved granddaughter Elizabeth Beck; and great-grand dogs Julian, Emma and Fynne.
We are sincerely grateful for the companionship of her sister-in-law, Betty Sheats, and her niece, Margaret Hitchens.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 12, at 5 p.m., at Bethel Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th St., Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Methodist Church, 129 West Fourth St., Lewes, DE 19958, or VFW Post 7447, 101 State Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.