As many of you know, my sweet sister Lisa passed away suddenly on 17 October, 2009. Her husband Chris and I encourage you to scroll through her blog at this time as a way of honoring her memory and remembering what an incredible person she was!
It was an honor to be her sister.
Lovingly,
Melissa
Please note the following events being held in Lisa's honor:
*There will be a gathering of friends and family tonite in Tempe, AZ. A collection of Lisa's photography will be displayed. Thursday, 22 October from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W Rio Salado Parkway).
*Viewing: Friday, 23 October from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary (2350 East 1300 South) SLC, UT.
*Funeral Service: Saturday, 24 October at 12 noon at the Monument Park Stake Center (1320 South Wasatch Blvd SLC, UT). A second viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 10:45-11:45 am at same address.
*In honor of Lisa's passion for dance and photography and her dedication to the pursuit of higher education, a memorial scholarship fund has been established in Lisa's name. Contributions can be made online at: http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/sites/slef/lisa.html or mailed to the Salt Lake Education Foundation, Lisa Layton Okland Scholarship 440 East 100 South, SLC, UT 84111
We love you Lisa and miss you dearly! We have such fond memories of you and your life. You bring a smile to our face. Hugs and kisses forever. Much Love, Ben, Liz and June Bug
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for letting us know of the memorial for Lisa. We feel blessed to have known her. We will remember her always.
ReplyDeleteOur love & prayers,
Kristin and Dan Alber
My heart aches over the loss of such an amazing loved one. Lisa will be remembered and loved for years and years to come.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your creativity, generosity, and kindness. You were such a special person. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful life.
ReplyDeleteMy Ukraine besty. Thanks for all the amazing memories while we were a world away from all those we loved and missed as well as here in AZ. You were a great friend...Slishish Maleesh!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy friend who's on a mission danced with Lisa ... we didn't know about her death and are so sad. Was this a jeep accident? Can someone email and tell Marty about what happened and how Chris is doing? Thank you and we're thinking of your family.
ReplyDeleteMarty's email is:
martyfrancom@yahoo.com
Lisa was an amazing young woman! My heart goes out to her family at this time.
ReplyDelete:( don't really know why... but i have thinking a lot about you lately. you are missed. even by those who were not that close to you. i miss being inspired by you and this blog. love you sister.
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