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In memory of
Jennifer "Jen" Lee Lyman
October 2, 1969 - April 19, 2023
Oct 2, 1969 - Apr 19, 2023
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Dominion Stage, Little Theatre of Alexandria or American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia. -
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Dominion Stage, Little Theatre of Alexandria or American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia.
$3,460.00
Raised by 44 people
Personal note from Jennifer’s Family
Obituary
Jennifer "Jen" Lyman, a beloved pillar in the Alexandria theater community, passed away on April 19, 2023. Born on October 2, 1969, Jennifer was known for her generosity, and her loving and welcoming spirit.
Jennifer wants you to remember her as being a "Nerdfighter", Feminist, Reader, Political Activist, Singer, Cook, Board Game Fan, and TV Devotee. She was most proud of being a Theatre Director, Producer, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, and Judge.
Throughout her life, …
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Jeanine, Molly, Ellen, Meg and Kira could use your help with:
- Bring a playbill, a ticket stub, a photo or other “Jen Memorabilia” to add to our memorial board
- Text or email this website to others who knew Jennifer
- Bring a snack that Jen liked. (Light refreshments will be catered, but we also invite anyone to contribute as well)
Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Washington Area Theatre Community Honors Judge
Civic Organization
Volunteer of
Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Civic Organization
Volunteer of
Alliance of Community Theaters
Civic Organization
Volunteer of
Northern Virginia Theatre Association
Civic Organization
Participated in
Director of
Aldersgate Church Community Theater
Director, Asst Director, Producer, Judge, Secretary, Governor of Production, Chair of Lighting Dept, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Actor of
Little Theatre of Alexandria
Board Member, Vice President, Director, Producer, Judge, Secretary, Governor of Production, Chair of Lighting Dept, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Actor of
Dominion Stage
Board Memer, President, NVTA Representative, Director, Producer, Judge, Secretary, Governor of Production, Chair of Lighting Dept, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager of
Port City Playhouse
Chair, Judge of
Alliance of Community Theaters
Favorites
What were Jennifer's favorite songs or musical artists?
We grew up listening to Billy Joel, John Cougar Mellencamp, Sting, Elton John, Journ…
We grew up listening to Billy Joel, John Cougar Mellencamp, Sting, Elton John, Journey, and ev…
We grew up listening to Billy Joel, John Cougar Mellencamp, Sting, Elton John, Journey, and everything from big hair ba…
What were Jennifer's favorite books?
As a voracious reader, Jen was not sentimental about keeping books and would pass th…
As a voracious reader, Jen was not sentimental about keeping books and would pass them along t…
As a voracious reader, Jen was not sentimental about keeping books and would pass them along to people she thought migh…
What were Jennifer's favorite tv shows?
So many! She was an avid TV watcher. Rachel Maddow, Stephen Colbert, NOVA documentar…
So many! She was an avid TV watcher. Rachel Maddow, Stephen Colbert, NOVA documentaries, John …
So many! She was an avid TV watcher. Rachel Maddow, Stephen Colbert, NOVA documentaries, John Oliver, The Witcher, Succ…
What was Jennifer's favorite color?
Going by her decorative style, I’d say she had a strong affinity for autumnal colors…
Going by her decorative style, I’d say she had a strong affinity for autumnal colors: greens, …
Going by her decorative style, I’d say she had a strong affinity for autumnal colors: greens, oranges, yellows
Timeline
Born
October 2nd, 1969
Graduated from high school
1988
Great Falls High School, 2nd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
Attended Concordia College
1988
Moorhead, MN
Survived by
Jeanine Heider
Sister
Molly Lyman Vanderbilt
Sister
Willow Jeane Lyman
Mother
Howard Lyman
Father
Nicholas Vanderbilt
Nephew
Michael McDonald
Cousin
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Method of disposition
Cremation
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Dominion Stage, Little Theatre of Alexandria or American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia.
$3,460.00
Raised by 44 people
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Created with love by
Jeanine Heider (Jennifer's sister),
Molly Vanderbilt,
Ellen Webster,
Meg Webster and
Kira Hogan.
