In Loving Memory Of...
Lisa Maureen (Spicer) Beck, 49, was taken home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ at 4:45 a.m. on March 6, 2011. Lisa died in peace at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green , OH after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma). Lisa was born on January 13, 1962 in Lima , OH to Ralph and Germaine Spicer and was currently working as an R.N. for HCF Management. Lisa began her nursing career at Fox Run Manor in Findlay before moving to Bowling Green Manor where she also performed wound care and infection control. Lisa most recently was working at their Fostoria facility, St. Catherine’s Manor. Lisa found great joy in bringing comfort and care to her patients and their families. Lisa touched the lives of many people, young and old, with her smile, her laughter, and her positive attitude. She loved sharing her faith and lived it out by putting others first. Lisa married Robert Marsh and they later divorced. After six years of taking care of her mother through Alzheimer’s, she attended Owens Community College of Nursing. Lisa later married Keith Beck, and he survives. She is also survived by her two sons who were the pride and joy of her life, Robert Andrew Marsh (23), and Daniel Keith Beck (8). She leaves them with the legacy of a mother who gave and did everything in her power to inspire them be the very best they can be in all areas of their life.
Lisa is also survived by a step-son Kenneth Beck, daughter-in-law Sara, and step-grand-daughter, Kennedy; six sisters, Janice (Keith) Koontz, Jeanann Watkins, Germaine Woten, Diana (Clyde) Anderson, Theresa McGilton, and Beth (Tim) Ayer; and four brothers, John (Karen) Spicer, Al (Jerlyn) Spicer, Gregory Spicer, and Andy (Diana) Spicer; and many nieces and nephews, whom she treasured. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael and Christopher Spicer.
Friends and family may visit on Thursday, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Upper Room Church of God, 520 W. Bigelow Ave., Findlay, Ohio. A Celebration of Christian Life will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Upper Room Church of God. Burial will follow in Bechtel cemetery, Van Buren, Ohio. Memorial Contributions in Lisa’s name may be made to Upper Room Church of God Youth Camp fund, Victory Chapel Fellowship Food Bank in Cygnet, OH, or University of Findlay, School of Medicine. Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd. , Findlay (419-422-1500) has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Lisa’s family would like to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Robert Heacock for his compassionate and attentive care to Lisa throughout her illness.
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Sometimes in life you encounter people who touch your life in a lasting way. Lisa was one of those people for me. I admired her grace under pressure and her gentle trusting approach to her faith. I was able to understand my relationship with God by observing her relationship with Him.
She eagerly persued knowledge about her role as an infection control/wound nurse and genuinely cared about the residents in her care.
I always looked foreward to seeing her smiling face and sharing a tasty treat that she may have prepared . . she was a great cook!
I pray that you may find comfort in your loving memories, the beauty of a life well lived never dies.
Sincerely,
Elaine Perry
The world has lost a very special women. I worked with Lisa and she was a positive force, always upbeat and fun to be around. My heart is saddened by her death. I will miss you my friend!!!!!
My Love to You
Deborah Kelly
Lisa, I know you are in Heaven among the angels. You were an angel on earth so why wouldn’t you be now. I hope one day to be with you again. You will be sadly missed. I will keep your sons in my prayers.
Miss you…..
Lisa , you will greatly be missed in this time of need your smile I see every day your boys will be in my prayers and the fun we had working together and the laughs that I STILL HEAR TODAY . you meant a lot to alot of people. so look over use as we do our jobs here we miss you
I worked with Lisa at BG Manor. She was a great comfort to my mother while working at BG Manor. She often prayed with my mother to help her in her illness. Lisa will be greatly missed by all.
Dear Keith and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. You are in our prayers. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Keith, you have my deepest sympathy and prayer. Todd Freeman
Keith, We are so sorry about Lisa’s death. We know you will see her in Heaven again one day. We are out of town and will not get home in time for her services. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless each one of you.
Thank you for allowing me to care for Lisa in her final days. I first met Lisa when she was working at Fox Run as an aide and was pregnant with Daniel. She was very compassionate and had a huge smile that was contagious. I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you Brittney. We could not have asked for a more wonderful group of nurses and aides to care for Lisa while she was at Hospice. It is amazing to me to see God’s hand in everything—how Findlay was full so we had to come to the BG facility. What a blessing when we realized that almost without fail, how everyone in the BG facility knew Lisa in some capacity- even the social worker! She loved seeing all of you and was blessed to end her final days being surrounded with family, friends, and those with whom you had a personal relationship. Thank you all for sharing your personal stories of how Lisa touched each one of you in some way during her life. You have to be a special person to do what you do and you all did it so very well.
Beth (her sis)
I had the pleasure of working with lisa at BG manor she was a very sweet person we shared a lot of laughs together I’m sure your a angel you will be missed
I knew Lisa from B.G. Manor, what a beautiful smile Lisa had ,I would run into her at St.Julians fitness some too .she always had a new exercise to show me. WOW ! I’ll miss Lisa girl !my thoughts go out to her family and her boys .Lisa will make a great angel !!!!!
Keith and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lisa was a blessing to many and shared the light of hope and courage with others. Her life is your legacy, her love was her gift, and your memories of her are the comfort you’ll keep in your heart forever.The One who comforts us is with you right now, ready to lighten your burden and help you through this difficult time. Hugs and Prayers.
Tim, Beth & Family
We are so sorry for the passing of Lisa. It’s so hard to understand that with her faith and the good will to help others why she was taken at such an early age. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her “cheery/bubbly” personality. Lisa always had a compliment for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and we want you to remember that we will always be there for you. Hang on to those wonderful memories that you have and cherish the time that you got to spend with your sister.
Love ya,
The Harmon Family
Keith,
Very sorry for your loss. I worked with Lisa for several years at BG Manor. She was always very dynamic and passionate about her resident’s welfare. You could tell that Daniel was the apple of her eye and she spoke of him often with great Love. I hope you are both doing well during this difficult time.
Todd Stoner
My children and I enjoyed spending time with Lisa at Daniel’s events. Dakota always looks for “Daniel’s Mom and Daniel’s Dad” so she could say Hi or sit by you guys. Lisa always had a smile and was so happy and friendly to everyone. We will greatly miss her presence but know she will always be there with her family.
Stacey, Dalton, & Dakota
I met Lisa 20+ years ago. It was so much fun seeing her and catching up on all the “news”. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did in life. I always enjoyed talking with her during basketball practice on Saturday mornings. We used to talk about how we’d be watching games for years to come. I truly believe she will be watching….and she’ll have the best seat in the house!
May your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time!
God Bless,
Kim Moses
Lisa wa s a wonderful person and she will be missed by so many. She had a huge heart and was definetly an angel. One of the most caring persons I have every met. My heart goes out to all of you. May her love and memories get you through these tough times, and know she is in a better place. God be with you.
I only knew Lisa a short time…but she was one of those people that leave an imprint on your heart… as I thought of her as the epitome of what a christian should be. I am so very sorry for your loss.
To the family of Miss Lisa as i always called her i worked with lisa at Saint Cathrines Manor of Fostoria and what a joy it was no matter is she was sick or in pain she always had a smile on her face and she always had nick names for us all mine was red . im really going to miss her as each and every one of you will. she will be our smiling angel watching over us . love you Miss Lisa one day we will meet again
I had the pleasure of being Lisa’s nurse at Blancahard Valley. She was more than a patient she was the bright spot in my day. I think she wanted to take care of us as much as we wanted to take care of her. She had an amazing heart! I have thought about her often and will continue to do so. She was an unforgettable person and she touched my jeart with her strength, love, friendship and faith.
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa at BG Manor….I know she is with the angels now….she was the sweetest person and will be greatly missed….
Lisa was a bright shining light of love whenever she walked into a room or a gym. Her love for her sons was evident to everyone who happened to be graced with her presence. She was a devoted mom and always wanted the best for her boys. As others have stated, she ALWAYS had a kind word for you when you stopped to talk to her. There were no strangers in her life, everyone she had contact with became a friend quickly. How could you not? Her smile was contagious and her laugh was invoking. Drew, carry her close to your heart, she’s right there with you forever and she will always be there with you when you have joys, pain, sorrows and new challenges. Continue growing into the man she raised you to be and strive to live out your dreams she wanted to see you achieve. May God bless you with peace to get you through this very tough time and many vivid memories to get you through the rough times ahead. May he give you signs throughout your life to remind you she is infact with you. May he give you joy to know she is an angel in Heaven and making many others laugh with her beautiful personality up there.
lisa was an very friendly person,she always made me smile when i see her lovely face.she always had something nice to say to you.she was never a negetive person.my prayers are with the family at this sad time.i know lisa is in heaven being that angel she was here on earth.im gonna miss her so much.god bless.
Lupe-
I am Lisa’s little sister Beth. She used to call me “Bethie”. I remember Lisa talking about you fondly when she spoke about people at work. I also remember how you were there for her when our brother died. Thank you for your friendship and kindness to her.
Beth
Beth,
My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your sister. I also lost my sister to cancer this January. It is hard to lose those we love, but it helps tremendously when we have the assurance that we will be reunited again. What an awesome reunion that will be. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Judy
Judy-
Thank you so much for the post and the words of comfort. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister; I had no idea. I know you two were close too just as Lisa and I were. God Bless you as you also mourn the loss of someone so close. Hugs,
Beth
i’m so sorry to hear of your loss..lisa was kind person..she will be missed by many….my prayers are with you.