Lisa L. Swisher Family

Lisa's immediate family

Debbie and B. J. Hartley

Mother and Step-Father

Lisa was my baby as well as my best friend. People would say she looked like me and was so much like me in so many ways. Her loss is like loosing a twin sister.

Lisa loved everyone no matter what their race, size or financial status. She saw everyone as equal and would be the first to stand up for anyone that she felt was being wronged. She would give you the shirt off her back and her last dollar if you needed it.

When Lisa was upset with someone, she soon forgave them and kept them as friends. She would hunt you down if she hadn't heard from you in a while. I've never seen anyone that kept in contact with so many people for so many years. We've had the pleasure of hearing from her friends all over the world. Even parents of previous boyfriends have called. We have been overwhelmed by the number of people that Lisa has touched in her short time on this earth.

Lisa believed in living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment. I rarely saw her down or cry. She was usually smiling, laughing, or trying to cheer someone else up.

Lisa's needs were very simple. All she had ever wanted was to pay off her expenses, get her degree, move out on her own, find a man to love her and accept her the way she was. She wanted to have a fairy princess wedding and have lots of babies.

We felt blessed to have the last 6 months with her living with us. She had also worked in the same office as I do for the last 4 months. After her being gone for 4 years in the Marines, we took advantage of the time we had and really enjoyed each other's company. I'm sure she is looking down and counting her blessings that she'd already "fixed" my wardrobe and modernized it. She had to so much fun "fixing" me and helping me with fashion, hair, jewelry, accessorizing, etc.

Lisa will remain beautiful forever and be one of the best angels that God has. Lisa will live on forever in all of our hearts and memories.

Our Love Forever and Always,

Mom and B.J.

Rodney and Roxana Swisher

Father and Step-Mother

Emma and Paul Briese

Sister and Brother-in law

Lisa,

I have really been in the need to just get caught up with you. I never know when to call but, I guess that doesn't matter anymore. I didn't get a chance to just talk to you at Laura's wedding. I was busy doing hair and you where doing everything else! I wish I would have brought the boys with me so you could see Keith. He reminds me of you with his cute kisses and hugs and out going personality trying to keep up with his older brother. He is quite a flirt with his big blue eyes as well! I really wish I could have seen you as a mom. You would be great! I hope you can help keep and eye on my two boys and keep them safe. I really wish growing up things went differently so I could have remand closer than I did. You came into my life and where my real " baby doll" I did what I could to protect you and take care of you like a Mom would, When I Moved I was leaving my baby's all behind. I just wanted to be somewhere for me to grow and find myself and just be happy. I am glad for that time but, I wish I could have stayed closer to you and my other siblings. I have really tried to be their for Laura more, and visit with Jake on a more regular bases, Calvin he is my best friend and I really cherish my time with all of them and I get to talk to you baby doll more I wish it was on the phone in person. I am so great full that you took that picture of the two of us at the wedding, I look at it everyday! I also have Angles made of sand to remind me of you. I am so glad I finished your baby book for you. I wish we lived closer I could help you scrapbook all the pictures and just laugh and send time with you!

Well I better go for now time for me to be mom.

I love you my baby doll!

Emma Big Sis

P.W. and Keith Briese

Nephew's

Jake and Amanda Tolstedt

Brother and Sister-in law

Ashley and Billy Tolstedt

Niece and Nephew

Calvin and Rayann Tolstedt

Brother and Sister-in law

Jason and Marissa Martin

Brother and Sister-in law

Laura and Jeremy-Whitmire

Sister and Brother-in law

Kayla and Haley Whitmire

Nieces'

It is with great sorrow I write this with sincere and deep sympathy to Lisa's parents, Laura & Jeremy. I do not know Lisa but know that I appreciate her service to the United States of America.

I want you to know that Lisa is missed by Jeremy's daughter's, Kayla and Haley. They are both very sad over her death. Kayla says, but she was my best friend.

I thought you would like to know I spent some time with Haley showing her this sight today and she misses Lisa. She must have been one terrific person for children to love her so dearly.

Again, I am sorry for your loss. Ann Guffey, Kayla & Haley's Grandmother