Lisa Rohacek Kelly, 38, died on May 15, 2016, as a result of a heart attack while visiting family in Colorado Springs, Colo. Lisa was born at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, on Nov. 14, 1977, and lived all her life in Anchorage. She met the love of her life, Patrick, when she was 19 and he was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base. They were married on June 22, 2002. In May 2000, she graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and in May 2002 with an M.B.A. She worked at CTG in Anchorage. Among her many activities, Lisa loved to workout, bicycle, ski, snowboard and "catch fish." She also loved to run races, it didn't matter if it was a triathlon, a marathon or the Mud Run with her kiddos and husband. She enjoyed doing the Polar Bear Plunge in Seward, Alaska, and in 2015 finished the Mount Marathon race. But most of all she loved spending time and having fun with her family. The highlight for her on the last day of her life was finishing the Spartan Race in Colorado Springs. She was so happy having finished it. She is survived by her husband, Patrick; children, Bryce and Morgan; parents, Penny and Jerry Rohacek of Anchorage; brother, Don Rohacek and nephews, Nicolas and Stefan of Lone Tree, Colo.; aunt and uncle, Eileen and Jim Ballard of St. Louis, Mo.; uncle, Don Ballard of Glen Carbon, Ill.; aunt, Linda Rohacek of Las Vegas, Nev.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carol and Larry Kelly of Colorado Springs; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheila and B.J. Robinson of Ramah, Colo.; sister-in-law, Dawn Chaplin of Colorado Springs; and many cousins and friends.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on May 29, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Kelly

19 Entries

Larry Ross

June 12, 2016

Lisa was a great person and great teacher (just like her father!). Penny and Jerry, I send my thoughts, prayers, and love to you both.

Dakota Parker

June 1, 2016

Lisa was an amazing woman and an even more amazing mother. She always had a beautiful bright smile on her face and wanted to bring people up, helping them be the best they could be. Extremely kind and caring, im positive Lisa has brought joy to so many lives, including my own and my mothers. Rest in Peace.

June 1, 2016

I am really glad that I had the opportunity to know Lisa. We did the Polar Bear Plunge together and I could not find my partner. Lisa and Patrick let me in their vehicle, soaking wet, and brought me back to the hotel. Lisa sent Patrick down to the front desk to get an extra room key because I was soooo cold. She will always be in my memories. My prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.

Lynda Parker

May 31, 2016

Lisa you will be missed so much. I think about you everyday, you were such a dear friend...RIP

Lynda Parker

May 31, 2016

Lisa was a very good friend to me and my daughter. She will be missed dearly. My heart and prayers go out the Patrick and her loving children. RIP my good friend. May God hold you in his arms and keep you safe.

Krystal DB

May 31, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort hear your heart-broken prayers and provide you with much needed comfort during the difficult days and weeks ahead (Isaiah 42:10).

Greg & Julie von dem Bach

May 31, 2016

Lisa was a ray of sunshine and she will continue to shine brightly in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patrick, Bryce, Morgan and the rest of her family.

Dave Steelman

May 31, 2016

During her high school years, Lisa played on the East High School varsity tennis team. During those years, as her coach, I knew Lisa as a very humble and quiet athlete, an excellent student, with a very positive attitude and outlook on life.
Penny and Jerry, and to all of Lisa's family and loved ones, may God help you to stay strong during this time of grief, to cherish your memories of Lisa, and to realize that Lisa is now in a better place.
Rest in Peace Lisa.

Juliana Wayman

May 31, 2016

Lisa had an infectious smile and she radiated joy. The way she looked at Patrick, Bryce and Morgan always conveyed love and affection. I'm so sorry for the loss of such a good soul.

Darla Brooks

May 31, 2016

Lisa's joyful presence and wondrous smile will always be remembered. We ran into each other at the Subway Shop in Girdwood last summer. She'd been camping for several days with Patrick and the kids. They were all having so much fun, laughing and teasing each other about how dirty they all were. It was heartwarming to see Lisa having so much fun with her husband and children. I'll always cherish my happy memories of Lisa.

Rest in peace Lisa.

Janet Delfino

May 30, 2016

Lisa lived more in her short years that most do in a lifetime. I worked with her briefly and will never forget her love for her family and amazing energy for everything she was involved in her life. Her husband and children can be so proud of such an extraordinary lady.

Karin (Bohlin) Childers

May 30, 2016

Lisa was a childhood neighbor. I am glad I was able to keep in touch and get together every once in awhile. I will always cherish those memories. She was so excited when she met our poodle for the first time her smile was contagious. It was fun to go to her Halloween parties. We got together with our kids back in October the day her brother Don had open heart surgery. The last time we got together was New Year's Eve when her family came to our house I will always remember the way she was then happy, smiling, talkative and with her Patrick, Bryce, and Morgan. She will be missed. My hugs, thoughts, and prayers are with her family Patrick, Bryce, Morgan, Jerry, Penny, and Don.

Jenna O'Connell Goff

May 29, 2016

Lisa was my neighbor and close friend. The Rohaceks are immeasurably seared in my childhood memories and I can't thank them enough for putting up with the O'Connell girls up the road. We love you and grieve along side with you.

Rhea DoBosh

May 29, 2016

Lisa touched many lives, mine no exception. She was my intern at the Joint Pipeline Office when she was in college for a couple of years but she was more than that to me, she was also my friend and I was always so proud of her. She was an extraordinary woman. She will live on in many hearts. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Farewell dear friend.

Marilee White

May 29, 2016

Penny, Jerry, Patrick, Bryce and Morgan my heart aches for you and no words can express my sadness. I pray you find the comfort in the love Lisa showered you. A remarkable woman who I will always see in my memories with an infectious smile on her face. With love and affection

Belinda

May 29, 2016

Lisa was such an inspiration, loving, kind and caring. She always made me laugh even during the times when I was completely frustrated.

Nanette Rose

May 25, 2016

I will miss Lisa, she always had a smile that brightened any day. What a wonderful sweet person she was. Love her dearly.

Ed Gross

May 18, 2016

Lisa was a wonderful person, athlete, wife, mother, daughter and grand daughter. So full of love and life, so very supportive to those whose lives she touched, mine included. I'm in shock and disbelief of her passing. Lisa will be in my prayers for the rest of my life.

John, Margie, Ryan, Jennifer and Nathan Walk

May 18, 2016

I heard a phrase in a song on the radio this morning that made me think of Lisa. "if you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance". She danced.

Regretfully, I only had the good fortune of meeting Lisa face-to-face just a few times. But I was also able to get a decent glimpse of what she and her family were all about via those get-togethers and Facebook. What a beautiful person. What a great role model for her kids, my kids and the rest of us. What a void we now have without her. She seemed to live life honorably and fully. She didn't sit life out, she danced.

Deeply sorry for your loss as well as ours.

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