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Lisa Rosen Obituary

Lisa Rosen 1958 - 2008 A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Temple Beth Israel for Lisa Rosen in Eugene, OR who died December 27, of breast cancer at age 50. Lisa Rosen was born in Baltimore, MD November 15, 1958, to Julius and Claire Bloom Rosen, she was raised in Tucson, graduated from Sabino High School, and attended the University of AZ before receiving a B.A. and M.A. in English literature from University of Idaho and Colorado State University respectively. Upon graduation, Lisa moved to Eugene, Oregon, where she met and married Don Watson and embarked on her career as a gifted teacher and poet. Her poems appeared in many publications and the chap book, Bright Omens, receiving numerous awards and honors. Survivors include: husband, Don Watson and step-daughter, Heather Watson of Eugene; sister, Judy Rosen of Estes Park, CO; brothers, Howe and Rick Gelb of Tucson. Among her greatest treasures were a dozen nieces and nephews: Sylvie, Vera, and Gus Rosen-Bernstein; Bridger and Hayden Rosen Baird; Patsy, Luka, and Talula Gelb; Frankie, Gibran, Gabe, and Piper Gelb. Lisa was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jack and Claire Rosen; her sisters, Ede and Amy Rosen and stepfather, Bill Gelb. She was loved by all - may her memory be a blessing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Israel, Eugene or Greenhill Humane Society.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 7, 2009.

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Deborah (Moen) Grover

January 29, 2009

Lisa was truly a great person and loved by all, even as far back as Jr. High and as a freshman in HS. I was lucky enough to have spent practically every day with her during this time and the memory of her will stay with me as an inspiration of all she was. If only I'd stayed in touch... or at least looked her up. By me (at least) she will be missed. Let it be a lesson to us all.

Susan Koff

January 16, 2009

Lisa defined love and goodness. She was a blessing to all her family and to all who she lost in such a brief but full life. As we kept Ede's and Amy's memory alive, so we will do with Lisa.
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Bernie Maengen

January 8, 2009

I met Lisa about 12 years ago here in Eugene and we became very close friends. We were also part of the same neighborhood so we would see each other regularly meeting in the middle to take a walk. I will never forget her eloquence, beauty, precious spirit and compassion. I will carry Lisa in my heart everyday and will do my best to bring her spirit to others. She was dear friend - a sister/friend. May her memory always be for a blessing.

Heather

January 8, 2009

Lisa is one of those people who still stands out in my memories of Tucson and Sabino High School. She was tiny but mighty in so many ways. My heart and love goes out to Judy (another amazing woman) and Lisa's family.

judy rosen

January 7, 2009

My beloved sister, Lisa, was my twin-soul and an angel to all. Her life passed too fleetingly and she seemed almost too ephemeral for this world. Lisa defined the word LOVE for me and her compassion and tenderness touched all she knew. May her grace live within us all.

Marsha Threlkeld

January 7, 2009

I first met Lisa in Tucson when she was 15 years old. From that day forward I experienced Lisa as a giving, thoughtful, talented and loving person whom I always enjoyed walking and talking with. I most appreciated her love of family and friends (both two and four legged), beautiful poetry and constancy of faith. She shall be greatly missed. All my warmest thoughts to Don and the entire family.

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