Lisa never published a book. Never started a business. Graduated from University but never worked in her field, in fact, never even had a job. She failed to become famous. Never was a public figure or excelled in sports. By most standards, her life might be overlooked.

But in reality she was incredibly gifted and a spectacular success in her life's work. She took care of an unpredictable husband and raised 10 fantastic kids. This is what she lived, laughed and cried for. In the end, this is what she fought five long years so hard to live for. This is what mattered to her more than anything else. When the careers and achievements of others are long forgotten, her legacy lives on and will not be forgotten.

We have all been blessed to have been part of her life and been the recipient of her attention. I am especially blessed with ten fantastic kids who because of her years of training, love and support now love and support me to an extent that is unimaginable.

Thank you, Lisa, for your unconditional love and support all these years.

Larry

Lisa, a glimpse of her Life

A few of her favorite and my favorite pictures.

Her first picture

2 years old and the bathing beauties

3 years old

The Squeeze Box

Lisa, Uncle Roy, Aunt Marcy, Grand mom Strube, and Dad

Sophomore year at LeTourneau with LeTourneau

Checking in at Dorm 41

That smile says it all.

2005

Her old La Honda Friends

She did not like sailing at all yet still made the effort. That's my girl.

From the Kids

My mom was the most caring, loving, giving, amazing, fun, kind, and sweet person in the world. She impacted my whole world and I will miss her friendship daily. As I sit here and remember her and try to think of all the things I want to say about her, I look down at my own daughter playing on the floor, trying to distract me. I want nothing more than to somehow be all of those things for her, too. Molly will grow up knowing what an amazing grandma she has because I will tell her. But I will also show her. I will miss my mom so much, but her example will be with me every day as Molly grows up. I love her so much!
Rachel

She was more than a mother to me, she was my best friend. She was my role model for how to live as a godly woman. Someone who taught me what it was like to put others before myself. I will never forget the times that we had together, the laughing, crying, good, and bad times. I love her and will miss her everyday.
Julie

No words that I can write can ever express my feelings towards my mom. My mom is the one I can thank for teaching me how to cook, entertain, and how to make a home a home; not just a place to live. Nothing was more important to her than her family, her children, nothing came even close. She always made home a place I wanted to be. She was the social coordinator, activities director, contest judge, medical director, teacher, party planner, and my mom. I will miss her.
Jonathan

My mother is the most amazing person I have ever known. She always thought of others before herself. She did a wonderful job being a mom to me and my brothers and sisters. Throughout the last bit of her life she showed unbelievable strength and courage. She fought so hard to just be with the ones she loved. She was the best friend, mentor, and truly amazing example a daughter could ask for. If I am even part of the woman and mother she was, then I have done more than enough with my life. She was a woman who truly knew how to live and knew what was important. I will always love and miss her!
Rebecca

Today I held the hand of the woman who gave me life as hers is being taken away. I held the hand of my Mother. The hand that clothed me. The hand that fed me. The hand that taught and trained me. The hand that loved me. Today I held that hand for quite possibly the last time...
I have always done a poor job of expressing my emotions, and it is on a day like this that I most regret that character trait... and it is on a day like this, that I sincerely hope she understands how much I do love her. She was more then I ever deserved...
I do not know what these next couple days have in store for her and our family, but I want to thank you all for your support and prayers. Please keep her in your prayers as she faces the last and greatest journey in life.
In the spirit of breaking out my emotions, I just wanna say... I love you all! You guys mean the world to me!
Daniel

My mom was the most amazing person ever, and she had taught me just about everything that I know. I loved her immensely. Some of my greatest memories, believe it or not, were the times we spent together during her cancer treatments. We got to talk so much. I asked her so many things despite the fact that she was tired she put up with my endless questions. My favorite memory thru all of it though was when Rebecca and I were about to tell my mom that I like a girl, all we had to say was that I liked a girl and she just smiled and had this sparkle in her eye that I will never forget. She looked at me and said 'I have known for a bit, its Taryn isnŐt it?' After a short pause of me blushing ever so slightly and smiling uncontrollably I said 'yes'. The rest of the day we had a good time and we had exchanged questions.
Roger

There are so many things that I am grateful for, but the one thing that I am MOST grateful for is my Mom. She is the best Mom I have ever had, she is the one that taught me everything I know today. Words can not really say how much she means to me and how much I will miss her.
Anna Banana

Mom was the best Mom ever. She did a lot of things that I value. Despite all the things we went through , I never regretted a moment with her. I wish I had more time with her, but I new the day would come. What came to mind when she passed away was part of a song. God gives and takes away, I forget what the song is called. But that is what came to mind. I love her and I will miss her.
Robert

I liked Mom helping out with our school. She liked to help with 4H projects. I will miss her.
Andrew