Jakubisin, Lisa of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 18, 2022. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents (Francis and Sarah) and brother David. She is survived by sisters Debbie (Roger), Cathy (Jeff), Julie; brother John; nephews; Longtime Companion Jayne and many close friends.
Lisa attended Creighton Elementary and East High School and earned a BA in Education at ASU. She student-taught at Larry C. Kennedy in the Creighton School District and never left. Lisa was hired immediately and began her teaching career as a permanent member of the Creighton Family. During her time at LCK, Lisa taught several grade levels and eventually moved on to coaching new teachers. Lisa touched many lives and shaped young minds. She was an educator, songwriter, and a brilliant light in the world. She gave and spoke from the heart.
Lisa will be greatly missed and in honor of her memory, please do a “Lisa thing” by showing an unexpected act of kindness to a stranger. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to any no-kill animal shelter.
A Mass to be celebrated in honor of Lisa’s life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00am at St. Gregory’s Church, 3424 N. 18th Avenue in Phoenix, followed by a reception next door at Gordon Hall.
Richard A Womack
Lisa has been a long friend of mine and short-term worker for Recovery Managment Systems, Inc. during the days she was studying to be a teacher. She was a joyous spirit that will truly be missed. Her kindness, compassion and servant heart has touched many lives. She seemed to always carry a kind smile, caring word, and constant encouragement of others. She has changed the world as she has taught many young minds through her actions and then her words. Our prayers and condolences to the family, friends and all of those who grieve this unexpected loss.
Chantal Shabazz
When Great Trees Fall by Maya Angelou
When great trees fall,
rocks on distant hills shudder,
lions hunker down
in tall grasses,
and even elephants
lumber after safety.
When great trees fall
in forests,
small things recoil into silence,
their senses
eroded beyond fear.
When great souls die,
the air around us becomes
light, rare, sterile.
We breathe, briefly.
Our eyes, briefly,
see with
a hurtful clarity.
Our memory, suddenly sharpened,
examines,
gnaws on kind words
unsaid,
promised walks
never taken.
Great souls die and
our reality, bound to
them, takes leave of us.
Our souls,
dependent upon their
nurture,
now shrink, wizened.
Our minds, formed
and informed by their
radiance, fall away.
We are not so much maddened
as reduced to the unutterable ignorance of
dark, cold
caves.
And when great souls die,
after a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed.
Alison Tait
I write this with a heavy heart, but with joy and gratitude for having known Lisa . We met in 1988 while working at Mercy Care Plan, and would take our morning breaks together, walking to Circle K. Her devilish grin and knowing laugh told me “this person and I are on the same page!” Over the years, we shared laughs, tears, and an apartment (briefly). Lisa was light and love every day. She and Jayne showed kindnesses to me and Andrew in his young years, and he remembers her sense of humor to this day. Because of Lisa, Andrew and I were embraced by the Jakubisin Family, and were welcomed into their homes.
I was so proud of her becoming a Teacher, as it was her calling.
Thank you , Lisa for being you. xoxoxo
Tammy and Darrel Fowers
My heart goes out to you Cathy and Jeff,
Through you, I met the most amazing women, Lisa. She always lit up the room and between you and her…oh boy! What a sense of humor!!
We laughed a lot!! She showed what an amazing sisterly love you two had, and I am so proud to ride your coat tails….
The kids and I will have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow and YES, lovin’’ those grandkids…
With so much love,
Tammy, Darrel, Cassie and family, and Brian & Brittany.