Lisa Getman
January 10, 2011
Lisa Dianne Getman, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 10, 2011, in Des Moines, IA.
Lisa was born on December 22, 1966, to Jerry and Becky Getman. She lived in Des Moines during her formative years. Lisa graduated from Belvedere High School in Belvedere, New Jersey in 1985. She attended the Chaminade University in Hawaii, and graduated from the University of Washington.
Her entire life, Lisa had a big heart and a generous, empathetic spirit. She believed in helping people in need. She loved life and was adventurous. She spent an entire year backpacking through Africa and Asia.
Those who knew Lisa best will miss her big smile, her sense of humor and her zest for life.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Becky Parks Getman, Bellingham, WA; father and stepmother, Jerry and Susan (Anderson) Getman, Seattle, WA; husband, Lenny Schrag, Las Vegas, NV; step-son, Skyler Schrag, Las Vegas, NV; brother, Brian Getman, Bellingham, WA; grandmother, Betty Parks Classen, Des Moines, IA; grandmother, Dorothy Savely Getman, Des Moines, IA; aunts and uncles, Cathleen Kallmeyer (Getman), Seattle, WA; Maureen (Getman) and Dan Wurst, Telford, PA; David Getman Jr., Des Moines; and several cousins, including Rob and Jennifer Kallmeyer of Seattle, WA; and Maggie Wurst of Telford, PA. Lisa was predeceased by her grandfathers, David Getman.,Sr. and Raymond Parks, both of Des Moines, IA.
The visitation will be held Friday, January 14, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Memorial services will on be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Emergency Shelter For Families, 1535 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314.
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Cerie Warren (Phillips)
06/08/2012
I am heartbroken to hear of this loss. Lisa will remain one of the special lights in my life. We had many memorable adventures together at work, then traveling the African continent. I will so deeply miss her spark.
Margie Mcdaniel
03/01/2012
Lisa indeed was a very loving intelligent and beautiful spirit. I was just looking her up and came upon this and very saddened to hear this. My deepest sympathy to all her friends and family.
Gloria Schwab
01/13/2011
My deepest sympathy at this terrible time. I remember Lisa as a beautiful girl. Your family is in our prayers.
Karen Schoen-Fox
01/13/2011
It is with a deeply saddened heart that I extend my condolences to Lisa's Family. The last couple of days have been surreal. The world has lost someone very special in Lisa. She was one of the most intelligent women I knew. Her strength, independence and her love of everyone equally, is what drew me to her when we were just teenage girls. Her generosity set the bar high and it came so easily to her. Her sense of humor and contagious smile will live in my heart always.
Kathleen Redington Grobbel
01/12/2011
I went to Belvidere High School with Lisa. She was a wonderful, funny, kind person. I will always remember how she could make me laugh. I am so sorry for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.