Thank you Jeff Martin for this snapshot of the funeral program. I wish I could have been there!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Funeral Program
Thank you Jeff Martin for this snapshot of the funeral program. I wish I could have been there!
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Lisa's Obituary
1968 ~ 2014
Lisa Ann (Wright) Stoddard passed away on Monday April 28, 2014, from a tragic car accident. Lisa was born in Cedar City on December 22, 1968. She leaves behind parents Dennis and Ann Wright of St. George, UT; Her eternal companion Troy Lynn Stoddard of Orem, UT. Lisa graduated from Dixie High School, went on to Dixie College for her Associates Degree, then Utah State where she danced as an Aggette before transferring to University of Nevada Las Vegas for her Bachelors Degree in Dance. She continued her education at Brigham Young University and graduated with her Masters Degree in Dance.
Lisa grew up in St. George, Utah, married Troy in the St. George Temple and then moved to Provo, Utah, to continue their education. They bought their first home in Spanish Fork and later moved to their current residence in Orem, Utah.
Lisa has worked in the Dance Department at BYU while also teaching dance full-time at American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork, as well as The Dance Company. One of her first jobs when she moved to Provo, what she called her second family, was at The Dance Club. Lisa also taught dance and was the Dance Team Director at Utah Valley University (when it was Utah Valley State College) and was a Dance Team Director at Orem High School and many more Universities and dance studios all over the country were blessed with her talented choreography.
Lisa was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings in the church and took great pride in fulfilling them.
When Lisa wasn't working she was spending time with her family and extended family, which was her favorite thing to do. Lisa and her family loved spending time together outdoors. Lisa was the rock, the peacemaker, the glue for all of us and we will miss her greatly and are so thankful that we have the knowledge that we will see her again, until then Lisa.
Survivors: Troy Lynn Stoddard (Husband), TaeLor Ann Stoddard (Daughter), Zakry Troy Stoddard (Son), Ethen Ray Stoddard (Son), and Rian Ann Stoddard (Daughter). Dennis Wright (Father), Ann Wright (Mother) and grandmother Louise Matesen. She was also survived by Shane and Emilee Wright (Brother), Rance Wright (Brother), Rachelle and Klayton Kolb (Sister), Ryan and Aimee Wright (Brother), and Krystal and Derek Sorensen (Sister). Deeply loved by all of the Stoddard Family: Ray and Arlene (Parents), Tamara and William Anderson, Brent and Diane, Robert and Marnie, Norman and Shyrel, Scott and Brenda, Byron, Kevin and Heidi, and many nieces and nephews on both sides. Lisa was preceded in death by her grandparents Lynn and Daphne Robinson and Jack Matesen, and her nephew Deyton Kash Sorensen.
The family would like to thank the outpouring of love that has been shown to Lisa and her family during this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held Saturday May 3, 2014 at 2:00pm at the Orchard East Stake Center, 810 East 600 North in Orem. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 5:00-9:00pm at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 South State Street, Orem, and also Saturday at the Stake Center from 12:00-1:30pm. Interment will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolinmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers donations to Lisas family can be made at www.danceforlisa.com and to Lisas Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank.
KSL News Story
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=29682494&nid=148
SALT LAKE CITY — There was a major outpouring of love and support for the family of a Utah dance teacher who was killed in a car accident Monday.
Lisa Stoddard, 45, died Monday morning at a local hospital from injuries suffered in the accident.
“She was loved by everyone,” said Krystal Sorensen, Stoddard’s younger sister. “She just had this motherly touch about her.”
Sorensen said Stoddard was the glue of the family.
“She was the oldest in our family, so she held us all together,” she said.
That love and influence spread to more than her family. Stoddard used dance — one of her many gifts — to touch others.
“She influenced not just close family members and friends, but students all over,” Sorensen said.
And that’s why Stoddard was on the road that morning — to be with her students. She was traveling to the airport to fly to New York City to support her BYU students in their Senior Dance Showcase.
Stoddard spent the last 21 years teaching dance, but her favorite student was her 16-year-old daughter.
“Her oldest daughter is an amazing dancer and one of her first questions was, ‘Will I still be able to dance?’“ Sorensen said.
If you could just describe or look up in a dictionary a perfect mother, that's what she was.
–Krystal Sorensen
Stoddard is the mother of four children — the oldest is 16 and the youngest will turn 8 in a few days.
“If you could just describe or look up in a dictionary a perfect mother, that’s what she was,” Sorensen said. “Even to me and my children she had this way of loving and making you feel loved.”
According to Utah Department of Public Safety spokesman Joe Dougherty, Stoddard spun her vehicle on northbound I-215 around 4 a.m. and hit a road barrier. Dougherty said Stoddard's vehicle was later hit by man driving a Mitsubishi Galant, who spun out in the same area before hitting Stoddard's vehicle.
The Utah Highway Patrol said the roads were wet at the time of the accident.
Stoddard’s brothers have set up a website* to help offer support to Stoddard’s family.
Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=29682494#UWgoS2SqGIkEFYeM.99
Our hearts go out to the Stoddards in this terrible time.we have known Lisa and Troy for twenty years and there aren't nicer and more loving people. Lisa is one of those rare people who are always kind and who you are always happy to see, and who always had a smile on her face.
She is a great example to all the people who know her. Our prayers are with you as you endure this terrible loss of a great wife and mother.
The meserveys
She is a great example to all the people who know her. Our prayers are with you as you endure this terrible loss of a great wife and mother.
The meserveys
You often times hear about fatal accidents and never put a face to it, the sadness really hits home when you discover just how wonderful the person was.
My heart goes out to her friends and family.
My heart goes out to her friends and family.
What a shame, my best to her family, sad indeed
she is dancing amongst the stars now
May this family be blessed and comforted. This great lady will be missed but they will see her again. What a great legacy she has left.
What a sad story to start the morning. My thoughts and prayer go out to this family. Wish I knew what I might do for the youngest of her children, having a birthday in just a few days. Sad for the whole family, and all her friends and students too. Makes me want to be just a bit nicer to everyone I know, for you never know when you might get the some very sad news about someone you love.
Too young to die so soon. What a sad loss. Hug your family tonight and tell them how much they mean to you.
Very sorry for your loss, she seemed like somebody who loved working with youth. Sad!
My sincerest condolences to the Stoddards and family and friends during this most difficult time. May you be comforted with the knowledge of eternal families and with the wonderful legacy and memories she leaves behind.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Donations for Lisa
Please go to www.danceforlisa.com to donate for Lisa's funeral costs. 100% goes to the family.
Pictures with Lisa
Shannon
We were the best of friends in high school, college, and the years that followed. We were together every Friday night and knew everything about each other. We danced together, laughed together and grew up together. I can honestly say that Lisa was one of the kindest people I have ever known. I never saw her angry and I don't remember an unkind word ever coming out of her mouth. She was quick to think of others and oh so fun to be friends with. I loved her and I will miss her so much. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family and may our Savior comfort them.
Love, Shannon Eardley Hougaard
Love, Shannon Eardley Hougaard
Shannon Eardley Hougaard, Sherri & Lisa
Abigail Boyer
Here are some of the pictures I have. I love and miss Lisa so much!
The Dance Club
Shannon Harper ZobristIt's no wonder Lisa Stoddard has touched so many lives... I add my small tribute to many previously written. She was a dear friend and one of the most influential people at a turning point in my life. We were roomates and quickly became best of friends. We had so much fun spending every minute we could together...decorating & splashing paint all over our different apartments, sharing clothes, taking spur of the moment trips, shopping at the swap meet, singing at the top of our lungs, having "beauty" night, being pet owners(and failing miserably), dancing, laughing, & many times staying up all night talking. Lisa had a strong testimony of the gospel and she lived it to the fullest every day. She was always kind, loving, compassionate, & caring to everyone she met. Troy...know that she loved you from the minute she met you. You were her world, and always made her so happy. I never minded being the 3rd wheel in your relationship! I am a better person for knowing Lisa and will be forever grateful our paths crossed so many years ago. I know her good works are continuing on in Heaven.
Brooklyn Bevan Clawson
My heart breaks for Lisa Stoddard’s family. Lisa was an incredible woman who impacted so many lives. I was blessed to have the opportunity to dance for Lisa atUVU. I learned so much from Lisa on and off of the dance floor. She was such a fun, caring, and positive influence in my life. I will forever be grateful for you Lisa!
Nicole-Jared Creer Van Orman
TDC summer boot camp 98" #danceforlisa
Megan Ricks
Through all the tears and the sadness I can't help but smile as I think about the impact Lisa Stoddard has had and will continue to have on my life. Lisa was the funniest, sweetest, most caring person I have ever met. I couldn't thank her enough for all of the love, support and laughter she has given me throughout my entire life. She made me believe in myself as a person and as a dancer, and for that, I couldn't thank her enough. Love you Lisa dawg. May angels lead you in! My thoughts and prayers are with the sweet Stoddard family at this time.. #danceforlisa
Monday, April 28, 2014
Until we meet again...
If you could leave a comment with a memory or two or send me your favorite photo/video with you and Lisa to erin.prettyeasy@gmail.com I would like to put together something to send to her family. She has touched many lives and I think they would enjoy seeing and reading about their wonderful daughter/wife/mother eventually.
Please leave your memories, etc. in the comments below. Feel free to pass this along to anyone who would like to participate.
xoxo,
Erin
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