Lisa Marie Doty

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Lisa Doty Obituary

Lisa Marie Doty

(AKA Lisa Marie Gilliland)
Oct. 11, 1974 - Feb. 4, 2005

Beloved Daughter, Sister and Auntie, Lisa, passed away unexpectedly at home. She was born at Northwest Hospital and came to live with Pat and Jane Gilliland and big brother, Eddie, at the age of two months, joined later by little sister, Emily. She attended Wonderland Developmental Center, Shoreline schools and was graduated from Shorewood High School in 1996, and then attended Shoreline Community College. She attended Northwest Child after school program for many years. Lisa played softball in the Richmond Challenger League. Lisa loved everyone, and everyone she met loved her. She enjoyed many things. Among them: her job as a greeter at Office Max; "doing coffee" at Starbucks; volunteering at Children's Medical Center where she accumulated over 500 hours of service; attending Mariners games and Fanfest; Girls night out; Parties; Swimming Wednesday evenings at Fircrest Pool; Volunteering at the Shoreline and Greenlake Libraries; music; her pictures and home videos; babies, in particular being "Auntie Lisa"; and most especially her many, many, many friends.
Lisa is survived by her parents, Pat and Jane of Lynnwood; sister, Emily (Chris) Dinsmore and their daughter, Zoë, of Shoreline; brother, Jay (Eddie) Johnson of West Seattle; Grandparents, Roger and Miriam Downend of Shoreline; many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; 12 foster brothers and sisters; and precious friends beyond number. Thank you all for making her life so full and wonderful. We will all miss your beautiful smile, sense of humor and dancing brown eyes.
Remember - "A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others." from "The Wizard of Oz", Lisa's favorite movie.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Lisa by enjoying your families.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Feb. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Doty

9 Entries

Keri L Bethard - Doty

July 24, 2021

I wish I was able to have met you. You were my little sister.
May you rest in peace.

Bill and Vicki Lee

February 13, 2005

I got to know your daughter through our daughter, Veronica.

I will always cherish the many memories I had with Lisa when I would spend one day a week with Veronica's class going to various places around Seattle and the surrounding areas. I remember one time especially when Lisa and I were "window" shopping at the Northgate mall and we decided to look for any cute boys that might be there. I would point one out from time to time and she would, in her special way, let me know whether they were good looking or not. I remember laughing and trying not to be too conspicious. We also shared some ice cream. Another time we went to the zoo and it was the first time I saw Lisa cry. Veronica knew something was amiss so we took her out of her wheel chair and while doing so realized she has slide down to where her straps were binding and causing pain. We laid her on the grass and enjoyed a wonderful warm sunny day. There was another time we went to the Pacific Science Center and we were "messing" with all the exibits there that were "hands-on". There was one that would show a person's image back to them and then they could change it to see what they would look like with half a face or from different funny angles. I remember looking at her and remarking to Veronica that she was so beautiful and photogenic.

I loved her smile and her happy disposition. I am really glad that I got to know her and be a small part of her life. You were so fully blessed with a wonderful daughter. Thank you for sharing her.

Veronica Cook

February 11, 2005

Lisa was not only my former student but a friend as well. We did so many things together that my life will be a little less full without her. Knowing that I introduced Lisa to so many of her joys in life gives me a smile. Lisa and I loved so many things together, we loved our Lucy, our Starbucks coffee, and don't forget those Mariners (Edgar was our favorite). I am so happy that I got to spend one of Lisa's final days with her and my family enjoying and celebrating the Mariners together at Fanfest. I will send her kisses in heaven often.

I want to personally thank her family for making me part of their family. I have enjoyed sharing so many life changes with all of you. You were there for my wedding and celebrated the birth of my son with me. I, in turn, got to be there with you for the wedding of Emily and celebrated the birth of your granddaughter with you. I hope that we continue to be family forever. I love you all!

Erin King

February 8, 2005

I have known Lisa for only 4 months, through the Shoreline Specialized Recreation Drop-in program. She brought so much sunshine to our program. Over the holidays, I remember making a reindeer ornament with Lisa. She knew just which colors she wanted for each part of the reindeer. We had a good laugh when the googly eyes were attached. Lisa always seemed to enjoy our musical guests. She gifted us with many smiles and much laughter as we danced together in the gym. I will really miss Lisa's warm smile and beautiful blue eyes, so full of light and life. My thoughts are with her family, roommates, and staff at this difficult time. Thank you for sharing Lisa with me, she will not be forgotten.

Heather Braaten

February 8, 2005

I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful and beautiful person in my life as my cousin Lisa. Her smile and her joy will always have a special place in my heart. I have never known anyone as genuine and sincere as Lisa. Lisa took great pleasures in the little things in life that so many of us take for granted. She set out to overcome her obstacles and did so with a smile on her face. She came to visit us recently here in Port Orchard for the first time. We had such a wonderful time together as a family - and I am so thankful that she was able to be here with us. Growing up with Lisa was a blessing and I will miss her every day until I see her again in Heaven. I love you Lisa.

Lisa caught the bouquet at my wedding.

February 8, 2005

Lisa and Chris dancing at Chris & Emily's wedding.

February 8, 2005

Lisa and Dad having a blast dancing at sister Emily's wedding.

February 8, 2005

Mia Lahoz

February 7, 2005

I had the pleasure of working with Lisa Doty as her caregiver and staff. Lisa was always so easy to work with and so sweet. i remember watching movies with her and us giggling together over the same things, she used to laugh at me when I imitated Wayne's world and Pee-wee. She was always smiling whenever I came to work, which in turn made my work enjoyable and I derived a sense of fullfilment and lot's of inspiration for how i should live my own life from working with her. Many may not have realized how special Lisa is,she's so quiet at times, but she can be clever and funny,even just her smile can influence a great deal.Lisa has touched my life,in her own little way, she changed the way i viewed disabled people, she constantly amazed me with how much she understood, and made me realize the incredible potential of a human being. I am a healer now, and I see patients on a regular basis and the lesson's i learned from working with Lisa is carried on within my practice, lessons in empathy and kindness. I will remember her fondly, and always keep her lessons in my heart.

with condolences,

Mia Lahoz

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