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Lisa Kennedy Obituary

Lisa J. Kennedy passed from this life on Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was born to Robert C. and R. Renee Kennedy in Colorado Springs on May 12, 1956. Lisa is survived by her sisters Candy Deutsch and Michele Starling, her brother Kelly Kennedy, her aunt Susan Bydalek and by her many nieces and nephews. For over 20 years Lisa worked for Colorado Springs Utilities and recently retired as a Senior Account Specialist. Before joining CSU she was with the Colorado Springs YMCA. Lisa enjoyed great food, good movies and traveling to Washington D.C. She had a very quick wit, a delightful sense of humor and a classic sense of style. Lisa was diagnosed with LAM in 2004. This very rare lung disease was one of her greatest challenges. Lisa met it head on and never wavered. She was quietly courageous and continued to be independent as the LAM progressed. Family members, health care professionals and co-workers were all impressed by her positive attitute and her faith. Lisa was loved by so many and will be missed, but never forgotten. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary Cathedral Friday, September 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM. Inurn will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Lisa's family requests donations in her name to the LAM Foundation, 4015 Executive Park Dr., Ste 320, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 31, 2011.

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Joanie Geer

September 2, 2011

Lisa was a truly amazing person and will be greatly missed. I worked with Lisa for many years and know how much she loved her family and cherised her time with them. She was so very special and will live in my heart always. May God bless you Lisa and give you and your family peace.

Mary Stapleton Graves

September 1, 2011

Lisa, you were Cecil to my Beany. Thank you for your friendship at Pauline. I loved finding you when I moved back to the Springs.
My prayers go out to your family.

Jen Quenelle

August 31, 2011

I only had the pleasure of being Lisa's friend for a couple of years, but I feel like we have a lifetime of memories. We shared stories and many, many laughs. She's one of the most wonderful people I've ever met and I admired her for her courage & strength. Lisa, you will always be in my heart for you have made a lasting impression on me forever. I will always cherish the friendship we had and I will take good care of your "Cuz" as promised!! May God Bless you and your family and rest in peace my friend.

Pam Pettengell

August 31, 2011

I am so very sorry to hear about Lisa. She was a very special lady. Lisa was with my brother Ben Stickney for may years until he passed away in 1993. She remained a friend and someone I will always remember fondly for her kind and generous spirit. I know her family with miss her immensely and I offer my sincerest sympathies.

Trish Kantrowitz

August 31, 2011

So very sorry for your loss Kennedy family. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Love, The Kantrowitz family~Carlsbad New Mexico.

Joe Yavorsky

August 31, 2011

Lisa was a fellow Pirate from our high school days. She was a warm, loving person with a heart of gold - always smiling and quiet with a wonderful sense of humor. Always comforable to be around - a friend in a storm.
May the peace that only our Lord can give be upon her and her entire family.

Linda Martin

August 31, 2011

Lisa will be greatly missed. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I learned from her, laughed with her and hold fond memories of her. I love you, Lisa. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family always.

Karen Nonan

August 31, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. You will always live in our hearts and prayers. I worked with Lisa for 20 years and it was a pleasure to call her my friend. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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