Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Harvey Family Funeral Home
Seattle, Washington
Jun 23, 1995 – Dec 31, 2015 (Age 20)
Elizabeth Ann Breysse
"All our hearts will beat as one and the circle of our spirit will shine brighter than the sun. I will cherish all the friendship I was fortunate to find. All love and all the laughter in the place I leave behind. All these good things will go with me. They will make my spirit glow. And that light will shine forever in the next place that I go. The Next Place, Warren Hanson
Elizabeth Ann Breysse was born on June 23rd in 1995 with a twinkle in her eyes and a smile that would light up a room. Her response to life was always YES. She embodied her motto: "Do it with passion or not at all". She had a contagious laugh, a tender heart and cheerleader for all, friend or stranger. Her energetic personality inspired all and sparked love and compassion all around her. She left this earth on December 31, 2015.
Liz is survived by her parents Matthew and Sheila (Miles) Breysse, her beloved sister and closest confidant, Sarah Grace, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, amazing friends and her best friend, Ilsa Juhlin. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Madelyn Miles and Pete and Winnie Breysse. Born and raised in Bothell, Washington, Liz graduated from Inglemoor High School in 2013. During high school Liz was active in ASB, GMI, softball, basketball, track and cheerleading. Through church, she was a leader in the Esperanza Mission Trek, passionately embracing the helping of others in Mexico. She went on to study Politics and Government at the University of Puget Sound where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, an orientation leader, worked at The Cellar and was a vivacious and adored model of leadership on campus.
As a girl she covered her walls with posters of The Back Street Boys, Jonas Brothers and One Direction, read Harry Potter books, played sports, snow skied, camped with the neighborhood kids at Crescent Bar and loved spending time with her family in Entiat. Her love of Seattle sports brought boisterous cheers, chants and unforgettable touchdown dances. Liz loved to dance and sing anywhere and anytime with passion. Her natural curiosity for life lead to great travel adventures with her family and friends to Ireland, London, Sweden and across the US.
Elizabeth's light will continue to shine in all those she touched and her love will continue to grow defying even the boundaries of death. Goodnight, sweet dreams my princess, we love you.
A Memorial Service will take place Saturday, January 16, at 10 AM at
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
12600 84th Ave N E, Kirkland 98034
Reception to follow
Remembrances for donations in
her name may be sent to
SJV Esperanza Trek
2600 84th Ave, Kirkland WA 98034.
In the future, a University of Puget Sound scholarship will be set up in memoriam.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
Guest book at harveyfuneral.com
Your light will shine on in the hearts of all those whose lives were touched by your brightness -- especially your dear Mom, Dad and precious sister. We will see you again. Well done, Liz -- clearly, time well spent here on Earth
Terri Rago
January 31, 2016 | San Mateo, CA
To the Breysse Family and dear friends,
My name is Megan Christiansen. My dear friend and boyfriend's sister is Molly Agan, one of Liz's close friends. I never met your daughter, but I saw second hand what an impact she made on those around her. Molly couldn't help but always laugh or smile whenever she was talking about Liz. She was someone I know Molly could confide in and truly brought happiness in life.
I cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Life...
Megan Christiansen
January 28, 2016 | Portland, OR
Peter Houghton
January 23, 2016
Peter Houghton
January 23, 2016
Liz's life and passing has had a profound affect on us. She is everything everyone has said about her, there have been no incongruities pure, uninhibited joy of being in the moment. We remember it at all-stars, in our boat and in my heart.
I keep her service pamphlet in my briefcase, put it on my desk everyday as if I'm supposed to do something with it. It makes me smile, it makes me sad, but at the end of it all I put a little more humor in my day, I reach out to friends and family...
Houghton
January 23, 2016 | Kenmore, WA
Matt,Shelia and Sarah,
Liz was a cheerleader for all and will be so very missed by everyone near and far. I believe she continues to cheer for all of her friends and family, just from another platform.
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Love The Watters Family
January 20, 2016
Matt, Sheila, and Sarah, there are no words to say how sorry we are for the loss of your lovely Liz. Our hearts break for you and are heavy for the journey ahead without her. Know you are surrounded by friends, family, and love and hope you are carried along by the circle around you and the wonderful memories you have of your daughter/sister. Love to you all.
Zinck Family
January 20, 2016
My neice Hannah Monsour was in Liz's sorority . Hannah also lost her first cousin ,my daughter , Megan Rogers in a car accident in May 2014 . Our daughter was 19 years old. I am so sorry for y'all's loss! A vibrant shinning light has been dimmed but never forgotten . Crissy Rogers
Crissy Rogers
January 16, 2016 | Shreveport, LA
Dear Matt, Sheila and Sarah,
We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts are with you in this time of transition.
With deepest sympathy,
Joanne and Bruce Harrell
January 15, 2016 | Seattle, WA