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Mary Lisa Ackerman Smith 10-15-64 to 1-11-2018

Beloved wife of Vincent Burkhead. Lisa was born in Norton Kansas to John Ackerman and Marilyn Lesh Ackerman.

Lisa lived a full vibrant life in which she fought valiantly to survive. Unfortunately, a rare hard to beat form of cancer took her from us way too early.

Lisa was a dedicated English and Literary teacher touching and making better many lives. She was wise and kind, and her …
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I will never forget our sweet Lisa, our friendship began as neighbors and quickly knew we would be lifetime friends. Y…
I will never forget our sweet Lisa, our friendship began as neighbors and quickly knew we would be …
I will never forget our sweet Lisa, our friendship began as neig…
This is a cousin, friend, woman who fought as hard as she could to beat cancer. Now she is looking down protecting all …
This is a cousin, friend, woman who fought as hard as she could to beat cancer. Now she is looking …
This is a cousin, friend, woman who fought as hard as she could …

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Born

October 15th, 1964
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Passed away

January 11th, 2018
San Diego, CA, USA

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