Alissa Marion Lofstrom

2002 - 2021

Alissa Marion Lofstrom, (Lissy) was born April 3rd, 2002 and raised in Sequim WA. She was 19.

Alissa was a child of nature. Her happiest times were out in the wild, in the water, on the sea, amidst the plants and in the trees. Alissa embarked on a sojourn that encompassed visiting Stanley Idaho, Zion National Park, Utah, sections of the Grand Canyon, Sedona and on to Tucson, Arizona. There she experienced Cochise's Stronghold, the Chiricahua National Park and finally Saguaro National Park. It was here that Alissa hiked into the back country and explored to her heart's desire. She spent contented warm starry nights alone, made friends with the Park Rangers, drew and played her ukulele. The last sighting of Alissa was her waving goodbye to the passing trail crew. Upon their return a few days later, Alissa was found at the bottom of a beautiful waterfall. She had lost her footing on the slippery rocks, fell, and died instantly. Our hearts are broken, she has left a hole that only her light could fill.

Missing her is her father Kenneth John, her mother Mary Elizabeth, her sister Kayley Elizabeth and twin sister, Eva Arletta. Alissa is survived by her grandmother Arletta Carol Lofstrom, Chicago IL, Aunts Debra (Dan) Watkins, McDonough GA, Karen Traxler, Santa Barbara CA, Linda Lofstrom, Evanston Il, Susan (Randy) Marzolf, Kenosha WI, Jane Dobson Kelowna BC, Anne (Mike) St Clair, Kelowna, BC, and Trish Dobson, of Gibsons, BC.

Alissa spent her first school years at Five Acre School where her love for nature, music and art were nurtured and where teacher relationships taught her openness and honesty towards adults. Sequim High School found her giving 4 years as an ASB Officer, was a founding member of "No Planet B", participated for 4 years as a member of Interact Club, she was a Habitat for Humanity Intern, a Sequim City Arts Liaison, was in the Honors Society for 4 years, played Varsity Volleyball, was a Knowledge Bowl Team Member, a STEM Club member, Dungeness River Audubon Center Student Board Member and provided 400 hours of community service.

With numerous scholarships under her belt, Alissa made her way to the University of Hawaii, Manoa Marine Biology Program. Alissa's college experience was spent inside, taking remote classes. Unable to explore the ocean, Alissa decided to return to Sequim where she worked happily with plants at Sunny Farms Nursery. She moved into a house with roommates, saved her money, bought a Subaru and headed to the Southwest for her lifetime adventure.

Alissa shared with one of her best friends that she envisioned a service with colorful-only attire, good food, music, stories and art making. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Oct 16th, at 687 Woodcock Road, Sequim. The ceremony will start at 2pm, the gate opens at 1:00pm. A celebratory feast will be provided, with opportunity to share memories and stories and create art in her honor of her spirit. Masks are required inside the tent. Further, the Alissa Lofstrom Scholarship will be created in her name.