LIMA — Lisa Arkett Carver, 62, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2015 at her home in Lima, Ohio, after a long battle with multiple health issues.

Lisa was born on December 20th, 1953 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to loving parents Allen & Phyllis Arkett.

Lisa graduated from Norton High School, Norton, Ohio in 1972, and then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Art Education at Bowling Green State University, graduating in 1976. She furthered her education by achieving her Master's degree from Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio in 1997. She was a dedicated educator who taught not only art but also life lessons to many children in the Elida Local and Lima City School systems for 30 years, retiring from teaching in 2010. Lisa was a well-known, caring, teaching professional and the honored recipient of the Shirley Dailey Award for her Volunteer service to others in the City of Lima.

Lisa lived selflessly by donating countless hours of her time and artistic talents to many at her place of worship, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and with the Allen County Girl Scouts at Camp Woodhaven in Lima. She was passionately involved with Girl Scouting for over 35 years, serving as a troop leader, cookie chairperson, and a pottery teacher at the camp's pottery studio.

Lisa was an energetic, loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend who cared for others in extraordinary ways. Lisa is survived by her parents, Phyllis and Allen Arkett of Norton/Akron, Ohio; her husband Jon of Lima/Sandusky; her daughters Erin (Andrew) of Bowling Green, Ohio; and Camille (Detron) and granddaughter Ivy of Lima; her brother Stuart (Marilyn) of Stratford, Ontario and nieces Gabrielle and Claire; sisters Jennifer (Lonnie) of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania; and Casley (Robert) Nagengast of Carver, Minnesota and nieces Sara and Paula and nephew Keaton. She was also survived by sister-in-laws Patricia Callan (Bill), Jan Young (Louis), Molly Carver (Paul), and Kelly Boissoneault (Harry), all of Sandusky, Ohio as well as Meg Nester (Larry) of Toledo, Ohio, and one brother-in-law Cam Carver (Carol) of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lisa loved to travel, but her most favorite vacation spot was Edisto Island, South Carolina. She gathered her family together for many memorable times in the sun and sand for over 25 years. When not traveling, she was rarely idle and happily dedicated herself to her family and friends, visiting with neighbors, gardening, enjoying music, volunteering, lovingly watching her granddaughter, and spending precious time with her cherished "Bridge Group" teacher girlfriends of nearly 40 years, who by the way, rarely played bridge, but immensely cared for and respected one another.

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Service to celebrate the life and legacy of Lisa on January 30, 2016 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 209 West North Street, in Lima, Ohio 45801. The visitation will begin at 9:00 am, followed by the memorial service at 11:00, with lunch afterward.

In lieu of flowers and other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: Appleseed Ridge for use at the Camp Woodhaven Program Center on Robb Avenue in Lima, Ohio.

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Published by The Lima News from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Carver

47 Entries

Jennifer Sheffield

January 14, 2016

Lisa's life, blessed by these beautiful words of remembrance reminds, that every loss contains its own seed of another sunrise even as our souls set for times of grief. Thoughts are with you at this time.

Loretta Stetsko

January 13, 2016

My condolences. I have many memories of Lisa at Elida and Lima City School as a great teacher. Personally, we shared countless hours of fun and laughter around the card table in our bridge group. She was a terrific person!

Diane Lynch

January 11, 2016

Casley, Bob & family, I am so sorry for your loss, though I don't believe I met her, she sounds like she was an exceptional person. She had to be special, she was an Arkett. My sympathy to all.

Susan Adams

January 10, 2016

Lisa was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her. She was one of the most positive thinking persons I know. We knew each other through a bridge group and shared a love for the arts. God bless your family in this difficult time.

Angel (Hover) Ketcham

January 8, 2016

So sorry to read this! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Bob Spangler

January 8, 2016

Lisa was a wonderful person, I knew her when we both worked at the L & K restaurant in Norton and she was a joy to be around .It was clear that she was destined to be a person whose life would affect many. Reading all the great entries and her obit, indicates that she was a tremendous person. Condolences to her family

January 8, 2016

We were saddened to hear about your daughter. We understand the depth of your sadness. You are in our prayers.

Dennis & Maria Ozarchuk

Cam Carver

January 6, 2016

Lisa and Jon and their girls visited us for Thanksgiving just after her first cancer treatments many years ago. I toasted her for her nearly unparallelled capacity to display the quality of GRACE at all times and places. I would that I had a small fraction of her graciousness! Farewell Aunt Lisa.

Gloria Evans

January 6, 2016

The Best Art Teacher Ever...My Kids Were Saddened to hear the passing of Ms.Carver....R.I.P...Prayers for the Family...

Heather Lyle

January 6, 2016

Mrs Carver was a great teacher and person. She will be greatly missed. Sending my prayers for the family.

Pat Johnson

January 6, 2016

It was indeed a wonderful pleasure to have worked with both LISA and Jon at Lima Senior. Lisa was one of the most kind, gentle, generous and compassionate person I was fortunate to have known. She was the epitome of all that was goodness.

DeWayne Rhodes

January 6, 2016

Mrs. Carver was my art teacher at Elida. She made that class fun and memorable. Now years later I bumped into her one evening and she was sharing her love of arts and crafts with yet another generation of kids. You could see the lights in the kids eyes when they seen her knowing that they were going to do something fun. She will be missed by many of her former students but mostly by her family. My prayers go to all who were touched by her life.

Dale Koblenzer

January 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to Lisa's entire family. My memories go back to neighborhood flashlight tag, school events and families that shared many life events together. I had the good fortune to visit with Lisa not long ago for a few minutes in Akron. Our visit was short but sweet a woman that was always easy to talk to and a great heart . We shared a few stories and memories my treat. Her smile and warm heart always with her and infectious for those around. I am sure she will be missed by many but remembered by all she touched. Norton Panther , Neighbor Dale Koblenzer

Sue Sevitz

January 6, 2016

I had the privilege of meeting Lisa when we both started teaching at Elida Elementary in 1976. I knew she was an extraordinary person (right out of college) back then. When she started having a family and left our school, I missed her, but she returned at times as a volunteer, and I was glad for those encounters. By then she lived in my neighborhood in Lima, so I sometimes saw her "around" also. My world seems smaller without you in it, Lisa! My condolences to Jon and daughters! We all loved you and will miss you, but feel SO fortunate to have known you!

Danielle Webb-Jones

January 5, 2016

This Woman was truly beautiful inside and out !! From sleepovers to advice ...From Girl scout leader to my high school art teacher...Always opened her Home and heart to any1 in need !! You will be truly missed My condolences ERIN , CAMILLE,& MR.CARVER

Jan Koblenzer

January 5, 2016

Deeply saddened by the news. Lisa was a kind, friendly person who was cherished by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We have lost one of our Norton family members too soon.

Girl Scout troop 20278

January 5, 2016

Lisa was a great role model for all of the area Girl Scouts, both the girls and adults. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy for her family and friends.

Gregg & Jean Welch

January 5, 2016

Lisa was a lovely, generous lady and friend. She was greatly admired and loved as a teacher and mentor by our daughter Jessie. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family.

Nancy Gialanella

January 5, 2016

Sympathies and prayers to the Carver Family.

Connie Hornung

January 5, 2016

The Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership will remember Lisa fondly for her dedication to bringing multicultural arts & crafts & face painting to our International Expis for the past 9 years. She volunteered one year with pneumonia & would not go home until the event was over. Her dedication to kids and teaching about different cultures was so appreciated. We will all miss her smiling, kind presence and thank her for all of the volunteer work she did for our community. Condolences to your family for the blessing of Lisa in our lives.

PHYLLIS/LARRY WARNER

January 5, 2016

Loving condolences to the Carver family. Lisa will be remembered as a dedicated teacher and loving parent. She spent many hours volunteering in my classroom. Daughters Erin and Camille were two of my favorite students. Jon, you were an excellent teacher, too.
Phyllis Warner

John and Bonnie Brown

January 5, 2016

We both consider Lisa a friend and will miss her very much. She truly was a very gentle and kind soul. God bless the family in this very difficult time.

John and Bonnie Brown

Cassidy Long

January 5, 2016

I loved having you ask a teacher . My prayers go out to her family she will be missed .

Shelley Hutson

January 5, 2016

Lisa taught both of my children at Elida, and I was honored to teach with her at Lima Senior. What a gracious, caring, beautiful person she was! My condolences to your family.

Anita Marshall

January 5, 2016

Jon and girls, To say I was shocked to see this obituary is an understatement. I had no idea Lisa had been ill. What fond memories I have of Sr. High and the wonderful kind and caring woman Lisa was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Megan Ramey

January 5, 2016

Lisa had such a giving and positive spirit. She was an amazing teacher, her love of the creative arts and of youth shone through in every workshop she taught, whether it was pottery or hiking. She built a wonderful legacy and was a model of all that a Girl Scout should be. She is irreplaceable and will be sorely missed by the volunteers, girls, and staff at Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Rest in peace, Lisa.
Megan Ramey, Girl Scout staff

Angie Cotrell

January 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family. Mrs Carver shared her love of art in the kindness of her teaching. She not only touched my life at Gomer, but years later my daughter's while in girl scouts. She was an extraordinary person.

Faith Cummings

January 5, 2016

What a lady...in every beautiful sense of the word. Lisa experienced life with such grace, peace and ease. She showed us all what genuine kindness and giving of talents in the service of others was really all about. A true "teacher"....Jon and Girls, thank you for sharing Lisa with me. She enriched my life. God Bless you at this difficult time of great loss. Faith

Aj Rinaldi

January 5, 2016

Such a great and giving person. She will be missed as she gave so much to teaching and helping students learn beyond art. I got to experience that as a former student. Thoughts and prayers to her family. Thank You!

January 5, 2016

RIP, Lisa. It was a long, hard battle and you fought it well.

glen eley

January 5, 2016

If we all could learn to be, just a little like Lisa, what a better world it would be. What a wonderful legacy she has left. Glen D. ELey

Cheryl Lautzenheiser-Weber

January 5, 2016

So sorry, Mr. Carver. Thinking of you...

Kevin Mosher

January 5, 2016

So sad to hear of her passing. Mrs. Carver's was a great teacher that passed her love of art on to her students (like me).

Angela Snider

January 5, 2016

I remember Mrs Carver, she was one of my favorite teachers! So nice and always very helpful! May her family find comfort in knowing she impacted so many of her students lives in nothing but positive ways! God has taken one of the best!...Elida Class of 90

January 5, 2016

Our prayers for your family. Lisa was a kind, talented, and beautiful women. We were blessed to have known her.
Ross and Pam Hollinger

Chad Mccluer

January 5, 2016

One of my all time favorite art teachers at Elida...will be missed by many...class of 1992

Sheila Frank

January 4, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Carver was a wonderful teacher. I remember going to see her when she had her first baby...she lived a few houses down from my grandmother on Rice Avenue. My deepest sympathy.
Sheila Frank
Class of '88'

jenny brayton

January 4, 2016

What a lovely person she always was, bless all of her family!

January 4, 2016

Rest easy Mrs. Carter, you will always be remembered.

Gabrielle Arkett

January 4, 2016

Aunt Lisa was one of the most selfless and giving people I have ever met. She also always had a craft for every occasion. She inspired creativity and kindness in me and my sister, and we will miss her deeply.

Melissa (Wellman) Priest

January 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. ❤

Linda Morrow

January 4, 2016

I am so grateful that I got to visit with Lisa in late October. We were both at the Wellness Center for therapy and sat down after we were finished to talk. She impressed me with her calmness and faith in her healing. She inspired so many young people while teaching and in scouting. She had so much to offer with her many talents. She will be missed by many. We were all lucky to have known her .

Pam Sinica

January 4, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to Jon and the girls and grand baby. Lisa was a wonderful lady!

jill Sarven

January 4, 2016

To know Lisa was to believe you were privileged to have her even a small part of your life ...Jon was a lucky man and the girls lucky daughters ...we all were truly blessed to know her and share her...rest in peace sweet Lisa ...love Jill McElroy Sarven and family

Jane Krites

January 4, 2016

What a special woman who was always willing to share her talents with others. She positively touched the lives of many girls and adults while being a wonderful model of someone living the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Lisa will always be remembered and greatly missed. Peace and Prayers. Jane Krites former CEO Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge

January 4, 2016

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Lisa's family. She was an amazing woman, always thinking what she could do for others - she will be sorely missed by all those who were lucky to have known her. Love you, Lisa... David and Barb

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