Birth date: Dec 28, 1965 Death date: Nov 27, 2020
HAZEN, Lisa L., age 54, formerly of Waynesville, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Laurels of West Carrolton. Lisa earned a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Dayton and a Master’s Degree of Divinity from the Betha Read Obituary
Lisa, the former pastor of our church, was one of the main reasons we picked that particular church. She took spiritual care of my mother when my mother was hospitalized for 3 months. My parents and I are deeply grateful. It was like Lisa always knew exactly the right time to appear.
I have fond memories of swimming at Lisa's pool as a child and would like offer my condolences to Lisa's family during this challenging time.
Rose Mary (Kruer) Regan
As Mark & I shared memories of Lisa through our tears and smiles, Mark reminded me of the Sunday when he was leading the children's time during worship at Beavercreek Church of the Brethren. Mark introduced the children (and the fascinated adults) to our family game of invisible ball. He showed them how to throw the "invisible ball" so that he could catch it in a paper bag, which he cleverly and slyly thumped so that it seemed that a ball really was caught in the bag. The children - with some coaxing (because this crazy adult was pretending there was a ball) - took turns feeling around in the bag, withdrawing the "ball", and then tossing it back to Mark to catch. One strong kid wound up and threw it so far that all Mark could do was watch it sail over his head. To our surprise and joy, Pastor Lisa jumped up and ran down the aisle calling, "I've got it, Mark!" She scooped it up and tossed it back so that Mark safely captured it in his bag.
Lisa was a wise and caring pastor, who tended our spiritual needs in all seasons. She was a wonderful leader: in church, on white-water rafting trips at camp, on boards, in this life. We are sad that the end of her journey was so arduous, but we rejoice that her adventurous, joyous spirit is free and with the One at the center of her being.
With deep sympathy, Kathy & Mark Reynolds
I remember Lisa as a spirited and adventurous volunteer at our camp at Woodland Altars. She was excited to take campers caving and other outdoor events. She was ready to drive a van full of kids to an activity and return to a campfire of fun and song. As a pastor in the Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren, she was always supportive of our outdoor ministry program. She will be remembered by many for her love of life and adventure.
Roger Cruser - Former Director Woodland Altars
Pastor Lisa helped me through a difficult time in my life. I carry her message of God's love in my heart. I miss her steadfastness. She was a great pastor, friend, and wow did she love her nephews!
While Lisa served Wichita First Church of the Brethren, I was privileged to relate to her as an area minister of the Western Plains. My memories echo those of many of you. Lisa was dedicated to her faith and to her strong calling to ministry. She truly lived out her faith as she related to her congregation and the many others whose lives she touched. Although my role was to offer support to ministers in the area, Lisa often ministered to me as we worked together. She was disappointed that her years of ministry were cut short, but her years of service made a far reaching impact which lives on.
With special memories,
Ed Switzer
McPherson, Ks.
To the family and friends of Lisa: I want you to know how near and dear Lisa was to our family. My parents, Ed and Ginny Frantz, were life long members of the Wichita FCoB and came to know and love Lisa while she was their Pastor at that church. Lisa spent many extra hours caring for and being a prayer warrior for my mom during her long and serious illness which gave dad a much-needed respite from being her full time caregiver. Lisa officiated at mom's memorial service at the Wichita church in September, 2011. Both my parents have passed now and are in their eternal home with Jesus and now Lisa has joined them. Please know that Lisa made a big impact on our family and we will cherish her memory forever. God Bless Lisa and the Hazen family. Fondly, Gayle Frantz Armstrong, Scottsdale, AZ.
My name is Alan Stucky and I'm the pastor at the First Church of the Brethren in Wichita, Kansas where Lisa was the pastor before me. Personally, I never got the chance to know her. I did have a chance to visit here several years ago, but it was a difficult visit. While I didn't get to know her personally, I can attest to the fact that she has made a significant impact on many people in our church community and even in the Western Plains District. There are many here whose lives were impacted for the better by knowing her and who continue to carry a piece of the light that she shared with this world. Our whole church community is holding Lise and her whole family in our prayers and love. May God's love and comfort surround us all.
- Pastor Alan Stucky
