Losing Precious Liza

My most precious baby sister, Liza Koski, passed away on Jan. 26, 2011. Although she was one of the most loved and loving people I have ever met, her inner turmoil was too much for her poor little soul to handle and she took her own life at the age of 21. We love and miss her dearly but know that a loving Father in Heaven and Savior have made it possible for us to see her again and kiss her face and tell her how much we love her.

Liza and I when she came to visit us in 2004 for Christmas. 15 years old.

If you would like to come pay your respects, the funeral services are on:

Fri. Feb. 4th at 11:00 am at the LDS church on 
777 E. Elliot Rd. (corner of Elliot and Lindsay) in Gilbert, AZ 85234

There will be a viewing beforehand at 10:00 am, same location.

Liza in the summer of 2009 caring for children at a battered women's shelter in Guatemala. 

On top of the world and HAPPY in Guatemala after hiking the ruins

Dressed as a shepherd on Christmas eve for our nativity picture.

Hanging out with their rock star of an aunt. These kids love her soooo much!

  

Liza's first day of Kindergarten, 1996

 Olivia and Liza, summer 2001

 Liza, just a few months old, 1990. The year I graduated from high school

 All sacked-out with Chloe and Liv on the way home from the beach in Oregon

Holding baby Rustin, Dec. 1995

Taking a picture on our computer. Probably 2006

With Olivia, Russ and Rustin on Christmas morning, 2004

 Worn-out Liza

 My little Liza snuggling with me on my wedding day, Dec. 19, 1992

Favorite picture ever!!

Senior picture 2008

Wrestling Rustin

Liza loving Chloe. 

Chloe wins the prize for the most pictures with Liza!

Tess and her aunt Liza who is only 4 years older than her.

Just after her first summer working in the mountains, cutting trails with the North West Youth Corps. A group of people she loved working hard with and also helping cope with their struggles in life. It was during this time that we started to see some signs of hope that she was finding joy all on her own.

We love and miss you Liza and but are comforted knowing you are safe and free from worldly care in our Father's arms.