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LISA MARIA (IVES) JOOSTE
November 29, 1965 ~ February 6, 2018
Lisa Maria Jooste, 52, of Camas, WA, lost her nearly 10-year courageous battle with cancer on Feb. 6, 2018. Throughout her battle and multiple treatments, Lisa was the source of strength and encouragement to others, maintained her spunk, sense of humor and positive attitude, sported turbans better than anyone, and lived her life to the fullest with a desire to be "making memories" with her family. Even when she undoubtedly was suffering from discomfort, that did not stop her from participating with her children in college visits, long distance sporting events, or planning European vacations. The bronze plaque she ordered for her home, "There Will Be Miracles!" was symbolic of the way she lived her life.
Lisa was born on Nov. 29, 1965 in Medford, OR to David and Joan Ives and was a graduate of Medford Senior High School. She graduated from Willamette University, Salem, OR with a degree in Biology and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
In 1990, Lisa met Bruce Jooste at the Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville, OR and they married in 1992 moving to Portland, OR and then Camas, WA.
In 1992, Lisa joined BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon as a Claims Analyst. She was quickly promoted to a Claims Trainer, then moved into Human Resources in 1995 as a Trainer in the Learning and Development Department, and was again promoted to Consultant in the Corporate Planning and Organization Development Department. She taught numerous leadership courses, became a Continuous Quality Improvement Coach, and provided impeccable organization development consulting to her clients. She exhibited a "can do" attitude about every thorny assignment she was given and always found the right way to provide needed, insightful feedback to her clients. In 1998, after the birth of her first child, she told her employer, "I cry every time I try to find a suitable day care place for her and need to resign." She remained a close friend with many of her colleagues.
In 2011, Lisa returned to part time work and joined the Journey Theater Arts Group working as the Vancouver Class Coordinator. She later joined the office team as Office Manager and most recently was the Playbill Coordinator until the last month before her passing.
In 2014, Lisa joined the Washington Timbers Youth Soccer program where she worked as the Office Manager and assistant to Executive Director. Lisa loved her "Timbers" family and remained there until the last few months before her passing.
Lisa is survived by her husband; two daughters, Madison (20) and Carla (18); sister, Jan (and Kevin) Hamza of Suquamish, WA; and two brothers, Steve Hickman and Dave Ives, both of Medford, OR.
Lisa will be forever missed by her family,
friends and all those whose lives she touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat., March 10, 2018 at the Lacamas Lake Lodge at 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA. Friends and family are invited to attend any time between 1:30 p.m. and 5p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Lisa's life are invited to make a donation to the Washington Timbers Youth Soccer. http://www.washingtontimbers.com/
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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My dear friend, Im so sorry we lost touch. You will always remain in my heart. My time in Vancouver, was difficult at times. You were always there smiling, reminding me of my blessings. Ill never forget your kind and gentle spirit and how you won the heart of my little girl Molly....getting her to take a kitty when I was so tired! I have a beautiful perfume bottle you gave me for my birthday one year, I have it in a cabinet, displayed. I passed it the other day and made me think of you....so I tried to find you on FB? No luck, so I found your beautiful daughter Madison in which I learned of your passing. Ive been sobbing for a few days remembering you. Rest In Peace sweet lady. All my love to Bruce and the girls❤
Gina
Clint and Gina Johnson
Friend
June 20, 2020
Dear Lisa oh how I will miss your vivacious laughter, the many fun happy hours we had and to hear all the joy the girls brought to you! You raised two strong girls who have many people that that will watch out for them in your absence and promise to carry on your amazing spirit for life ~ You will be missed dearly I'm terribly sad to lose such an amazing soul far too early in life! Be free sweet one no more pain and suffering from that stupid cancer you did not deserve but fought far more courageously then anyone I know!
Rachel Lauser
March 9, 2018
Lisa Is my little sister I will miss her so much she was a spark in everyone's life she entered.
Steve Hickman
March 5, 2018
I met Lisa when she helped interview and hire me at Blue Cross. She became my friend and mentor. She taught me so much and i will always remember the laughter and fun times we had in CPOD. I am heartbroken that Lisa lost such a courageous battle but I know her and Linda are together in heaven. Rest in Paradise my friend
Becky Larson
March 4, 2018
Jan
March 4, 2018
I first met Lisa at Willamette University when I was a new pledge to Alpha Chi Omega. Years later, I knew Lisa as a parent volunteer at Fishers Landing Elementary, where I worked. In college, as later in life, Lisa was always enthusiastic, always welcoming, and always brought joy to others. I will miss her positive attitude, her great smile, and her enthusiastic greetings whenever we ran in to each other.
Lisa was a very special person who brought joy to so many lives. My thoughts are with her family, especially her beautiful daughters, at this time.
Alisa Coats-Clemans
March 4, 2018
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