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Lisa Holland Obituary
Great Falls —Lisa Ann Holland, 47, of Great Falls passed away March 18, 2014, at a local care facility. A Memorial Service will be held March 21, 2014, 2:30 pm in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Highland Cemetery.
Lisa was born August 2, 1966 in Sacramento, CA, and then grew up in various states across the country including California, Texas, Ohio, Alaska, and Montana. She graduated Great Falls High School in 1988, and was in the first class of special needs students that graduated from the high schools (GFH). Lisa joined Cascade County Aging Services when she was 19. She continued to work for them over the years as a dishwasher and a shredder. She was still working for them at the time of her death. Lisa joined Easter Seals over 20 years ago doing piece work. She was also still part of Easter Seals. She was waiting to get stronger to go see her friends and the Easter Seals staff again. She will miss them all greatly.
Lisa loved to bowl and was part of the Cerebral Palsy bowling league for over 20 years. She also loved Special Olympics and was currently a member of the Great Falls Hornets Special Olympics Team. Lisa participated in various events, basketball, track & field, bocce ball, and powerlifting. She also danced for the Orange Ballet Co.
Lisa never met a stranger. She made friends wherever she went. Her smile and energy would light up any room. She loved to sing "You Are My Sunshine". Each day you see the sunshine think of her, as she will be looking down on you smiling. We miss you baby girl! You are now free of the wheelchair and meds - welcome to your new home with Jesus, Mom, Dad, and the rest of our family. We love you!
Lisa is survived by sister, Pam (Ron) Underwood of Great Falls, MT; brother, Ken (Cheryl) Holland of Great Falls; nieces, Alyssa Holland, Kendra and Kayla Underwood; nephew, Tyson Holland.
Those who have preceded her in death are her parents, Ken and Ginger Holland; grandparents, Erma and Troy Holland; uncle, Rick Holland; cousins, Scott Jones, Shannon Holland, and Troy Holland.
Condolences to the family may be shared at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com
Memorials may be sent to the Great Falls Hornets Special Olympic Team at 1410 Ave B NW, Great Falls, MT, 59404.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Holland
March 25, 2014
Pam, Ken and your families;
I was so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I was her teacher in Great Falls right after your family moved there. She always held a soft spot in my heart. I'm living in Henderson, NV and had lost track of your family. My prayers and sympathy to you and your families. Sherry Halley
titus hall
March 25, 2014
i met lisa in special olyipic she all ways had a smile on her face she was sweet girl we like her she will all way have a place in aur hart love prayer goes out to underwood family god bless you
mary johnson
March 22, 2014
The angel with the brightest smile has been called home. Although I did not know you very well - we shall meet again and I hope it is then that we could be friends.
March 21, 2014
sry for ur lost we wil miss u . we have an angel watching over us we will miss and love as u will us watching over us
Joel Egberg
March 21, 2014
I first met Lisa while hanging out with my big brother Jeff and her brother Ken. I'll never forget watching the movie "Paranah" with her, Ken and Jeff. She was always such a sweet girl and gave the best smiles and hugs! May God be with you all during this time.
March 20, 2014
Pam & family, Ken & family. As you all know Lisa stole my heart away 41 years ago when we all started our friendship together in Fairbanks, AK.
What a beautiful picture, this is exactly who she was. Happy and so very very friendly. She will always have a special place in my heart. She is full circle now back with mom and dad and family. Love to all, Big Charlene.
Shyla Patera
March 20, 2014
Lisa will be missed! She lived her life to the fullest and with joy!
Tracey Flesch
March 20, 2014
I came to know Lisa first through her mom Ginger at TOPS. and than being able to work in the Aging Services building. She truly was a ray of sunshine. Her laughter and smile was wonderful. Ginger was so proud of her and loved her as she did all of you . she will be missed dearly , but I know she is happy in the arms of your parents. My deepest sympathy, Tracey Flesch
Cassie Schrader
March 20, 2014
Rest in peace sweet girl! Basketball wont be the same without you but we know you are up there cheering on your team.
Chris Carnahan
March 20, 2014
My dear Lisa, I will always keep you in my heart, for you are the sweetest smile I will ever know! There will always be a shining star shining bright in the heavens above. Prayers go out to your whole family.
Tawny Eaton
March 20, 2014
Pam, the three of us go so far back and my heart is filled with amazing memories of hanging out with you and your family throughout the years and through so many "life" moments. I will miss Lisa very much!! She was one of the most amazing people I had ever met.
laura gates
March 20, 2014
Lisa will be greatly missed. I only knew her for a short time this last year in skills basket ball, but she was constantly smiling and could brighten any room. I will always remember her for that. My thought and prayers are with pam and family during this time.
Jillene (Knutson) Sroczynski
March 20, 2014
I remember the day I met Lisa. You guys had just moved to the house two doors up from us. My sister and I came up to see if there were any kids our age to play with. That was the start of a wonderful friendship between our families. Lisa taught me more than you will ever know about life, Love, and friendship. We were all lucky to have her shining light in our lives.
Michelle Peterson (Barghultz)
March 20, 2014
Pam, Ken & families, I am so sorry to hear about Lisa's passing. I remember her well!!!! You are all in my thoughts & prayers
Eagle Mount Great Falls
March 20, 2014
Pam,
Lisa will always be a shining star in our world. We will miss her smile and presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet Jones
March 20, 2014
What a life! The picture you choose shows her inner happiness and a smile we will treasure. Love to all of you, Aunt Janet
March 20, 2014
so sorry to hear about Lisa and God Bless u and your family
Sue Thomas
March 20, 2014
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa passing. I had the pleasure of knowing her & working with her. May God grant you peace at this difficult time
Sue
March 20, 2014
Pam & Family:
Lisa will be missed by all of us whose lives she touched. I will thin k of her often and smile.
Bruci Ann Hall
March 20, 2014
On behalf of Cascade County Aging Services, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. We enjoyed having Lisa at Aging, she certainly was a joy. Lisa will be dearly missed! You are in our thoughts.
~Derik
Karen Carlson
March 19, 2014
I'm going to miss her a lot I will be thinking of her .We know each other for a long time.
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