Emerald Ann Lilley (Waabijiizi Wagoosh Ikwe-ban) passed away May 17th 2023 at home in Horace ND, age 65. Emerald was born on February 9th 1958 in Belcourt, ND to Frank and Rosella (Crissler) Vivier. Emerald was raised in Belcourt and completed her education in Belcourt and Flandreau Indian school she than furthered her education at TMMC in Belcourt studying for her Radiologist Technician degree. Emerald worked varies jobs in the F-M area until she retired to raise her grandchildren. 

She was a proud mother to 9 children, Jolene, Shieleen, Misty, Teddy, Amanda, David, Brenda, Edward jr, Kayla, and Daniel whom she loved very dearly.

Emerald traveled all over the states with her children making as much as she can out of her life until she settled in Fargo ND in 1998.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she adored very much. Her hobbies were reading, shopping, cooking, cleaning, gambling at the casino's, and having large family gatherings. She was very crafty and liked making home decor for family and her loved ones. 

Emerald will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all those who loved and knew her.

Emerald is survived by her children, Jolene(Louis) DeCoteau of Belcourt, Shieleen Crissler, Misty Bercier, Amanda(Alroy) Vivier, David Lilley all of Fargo, Teddy Bercier, Brenda, Kayla, Edward Jr of Grandforks, and Daniel MN, Siblings, Randy Vivier of Jamestown, Myron Vivier of Minot, Gerald DeCoteau of Belcourt, and Darren DeCoteau of Wyoming. Grandchildren Louis Jr, Xavier, Kalleigh, Dylan, Seth, Frank, Kaitlyn, Lexie, Fabian Jr, Nicholas, Emma, Terryn, Brooklyn, Annaleigh, Justice, Ethan, D'Andre, Serenity, Darryll, Kenneth, Travon, Daishia, Devin, Steven, Darius, Latona, De'Airika, Elysa, Damon, Daniel Jr, Carter, Jonathan, Conner, Edward lll, Tristan, Vy; many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles and cousins. 

Emerald was proceed in death by her parents, Frank Vivier, Rosella(Crisser) Vivier, brothers; Linus Vivier, Steven Vivier, Kenny DeCoteau, a son Babyboy Crissler, Six granchildren, Edward Delonais Sr. (the love of her life and soul~mate) and many more other loved ones who have passed over the years. 

"When you lose a loved one, their spot in your heart is torn out, leaving a jagged hole. But soon that hole is filled with love and memories, and the edges soften. The hole never goes away; it is a tribute to the memory of the one who was lost. It is a scar, but not the kind that lessens beauty. It is one that you can show proudly to the world and say, "This person was so loved that they touched my very being". Rest in peace our beloved Emerald. You leave behind many who love you and a world that is much better place because of you. The hearts of many is forever changed, Until we meet again. Enjoy your freedom from pain and suffering, thank you for all the memories." ~Kay.

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