Liza was the sweetest lady.  She was so friendly, and always happy to have a conversation with anyone, or lend a helping hand.  We worked together years ago, but we kept in touch over the years.  Every time we would get together we would laugh just as if it were yesterday.  We both knew each other's quirks and personalities, and she felt like family to me.  I think she felt like family to a lot of people, that's just the kind of person she was.  Even during her chemo treatments, she maintained a positive, upbeat spirit.  Remembering how I picked her up from South Seattle one time and drove her home.  All the people there were talking with her and you could tell they really liked her.  On the way home, she said "I'm starving, do you have time to stop for dinner with me?"  I said of course!  We went to Red Robin and had a fun dinner together.  I loved that she ate a bunch and didn't stop celebrating, she wanted to enjoy every minute of life.  Sending you all my prayers and thoughts on this one year anniversary.  We all miss you very much, Liza.  You were truly a wonderful person.

Parker & Jordan,

Knowing your mom and becoming friends with her literally changed my life.  When I wanted to start my own business I called no less than 20 banks. No one would even talk to me because I didn’t have capital in hand.  Then just by chance Elizabeth picked up the phone. And instead of blowing me off she asked me to come downtown to meet with her in person.  Little did I know this would be the beginning of a lifelong family friendship. Not only did Liza help me find a way to start my business that turned out to be a career she and I became fast friends. We shared the miracle of pregnancy and births of our children together, showed up for countless birthday parties for each other’s kids. Shared the happiest and saddest times of our lives and held each other up when things seemed hopeless. We showed up for each other when it really counted for the tasks that just needed to be done.  And when she invited my family to go home to Indiana for family vacation to meet her parents and siblings I was so honored.  It turned out to be a highlight in my children’s lives.  And it helped me to see and understand her pain and emotional discomfort with her family on a much deeper level.  

When my Mom passed away suddenly, your Mom didn’t ask me what she could do. She showed up to my home and prepared it for the reception I didn’t even know would be coming.  But she did and she lifted me up in the most loving way she knew how. 

I thank god for bringing Liza into my life. And though I miss her dearly, I am happy she is no longer in physical or emotional pain.  I look forward to seeing her again in heaven. 

I know she raised you both with a strong moral compass gave you all the life skills to be strong capable adults and she demonstrated for you the importance of giving back and volunteering your time.  

Brent and I will always be here for you should you ever need or want us.