Lisa Marie Droz
July 20, 1973 ~ January 31, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville ~ Lisa Marie Droz, 37, of Spring Circle, Asheville passed away on January 31, 2011 in Mission Hospitals, St. Joseph Campus.
She was born in Litchfield, Minnesota and was the daughter of Rosa Janell Bedsole Droz of Kings Mountain, NC and the late John Edward Droz. She worked as a RN in the OR at Mission Hospitals. She enjoyed long walks on the beach, dancing, Ice Skating and playing the flute.
She was a loving daughter and mother and enjoyed life.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving companion, Ed Davila; two daughters, Michaela Carter and Sofia Rivera; a son, John Rivera and their fathers, James Carter and Diego Rivera all of Asheville; uncle, Jerry Bedsole of Kings Mountain, NC; In-Laws, Betty and Calvin Carter and Santa Ortiz all of Asheville and John Rivera of Port St.Lucie, Fla.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home East Asheville on Tunnel Road with Elder Calvin Carter officiating.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lisa–I’ll never forget you. We made it through nursing school and 5-H together. You were a great nurse, friend and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To Lisa’s friends and family we knew so many great things about her through Ed, we offer our prayers and support in this difficult time.
Charles Blankenship and the staff of Regional Transport Services
Lisa and I were students together at UNCA and had several Biology classes together. She was a delight to be around and could always make us laugh. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear about Lisa’s passing. We went to college together and were in the same sorority. She was truly one of the sweetest and most beautiful people I have ever known. Sending prayers to her family.
To Lisa*s family..I am so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful mother and friend to many.My thoughts and prayers are with Michaela and Lisa*s family
I can only hope you’ve found the love and peace you were so desperately searching for in life. I can only hope to raise our children with the strength of two; the strength I need to fill the void left in your absence. I love you deeply and will miss you, the children too. I pray you’ll be there to watch over us and protect us during our times of need. Peaceful journeys love. We’ll think of you every day.
My thoughts and prays are with all friends and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Lisa was such a wonderful nurse and friend on 5 Heart. We will miss her very much. She brought such joy and light to her patients and her coworkers with that incredible smile. Hold on to those memories and keep them close to you heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Lisa.
Lisa was a dear friend of mine. I worked with her at mission for 3 years. She was always a joy a and the brightest of spririts. I loved her and will miss her dearly. My prayers to her sweet family and dearest Ed.
Lisa you will forever be remembered as an elegant woman who carried herself with confidence and an inner and outer beauty that words cannot describe!
Ed, I know you have heard this for the past two weeks, but I still want to let you know that you are in our prayers. Let us know if you need anything. Lisa was a wonderful woman. I know she meant the world to you. God bless, and call us if you need anything.
Brandon and Lori
I’ll always remember Lisa’s smile and kindness to everyone. It was an honor to have known her and to have worked with her. She will be deeply missed.
To Ed and all friends and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I first met Lisa when she came to work in the Heart Tower at Mission Hospitals. Her warm, lovely smile could light up a room, and I’m sure, has made many a patient feel better. May the wonderful memories of her provide comfort and ease the hurt for her family & friends. With love & sympathy….
Dear Sweet Lisa- We shared many long and sometimes difficult nights working together on 5 Heart. I always looked forward to working with you and seeing your beaming smile. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to your family. Ed, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It was evident in your words and actions that you loved Lisa very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Rhonda K.
Ed, my friend, sorry for your lost. I haven’t got to know Lisa but you have always shared fun and wonderful thoughts of her when we worked together. I wish you and her peace. We will pray for your family and continue to keep you in our thoughts. God bless you my friend and your loved ones.
Ed,
Thinking of you in prayer during this time.
I have such fond memories from nursing school and working with Lisa on 5 heart. I will never forget the sweet and caring person she was. She was an excellent nurse and always had a smile or kind word to say. I pray for peace and comfort for Ed, her children, and family during this difficult time.
Lisa, you will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Lisa, you will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Lisa was such a beautiful and caring person. I enjoyed working with her on 5 heart. She always had a smile and laugh to share. I know she touched the lives of many. I pray that Ed, her children, and family feel God’s unconditional love, peace, and strength now and in the coming days. You are all in my prayers.
Ed, I am sorry for your loss. I know times are hard right now, especially when things sink in. I pray that God will give you some comfort with this unfortunate time.
God Bless !!
To the Family and Friends of Lisa Droz, I am truly sorry for your loss. I was a sorority sister of Lisa’s at UNCA and feel so saddened by her passing. She truly had a gift for bringing warmth and kindness to all she came in contact with. She was beautiful person and will be very missed.
May god be with you, Love Christy Neu-Bartels
Lisa was such a sweet, caring friend and co-worker. My prayers are with her children and family.
To our girl Lisa, You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Ed remember you can depend on me for a talk anytime. Love to the family I will keep you in my prayers.
Ed, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Blessings to you and your family.
Lisa, you will never be forgotten, your smile lit up the night and your spirit will carry on forever. To Ed and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle DeBiase
Lisa was one of my dear friends and sorority sisters from UNCA. She was fun and quirky and did things her own way. There was something about her that made her so easy to love. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Lisa, my daughter-in-law, with that radiant smile that would brighten my life every summer when you would bring the children down on vacation. Now I will look up to the night skies for the brightest star and say it’s you smiling down us. May God be with you.
Lisa – It seems like just yesterday Jazz & I were at the courthouse to stand and witness the joining of you and Diego. I have so many fond memories of countless nights of you and I sitting in a corner, and just sharing of laughter and our tears, and I will forever treasure those memories.
Family & friends of Lisa – My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Was so saddened to hear of Lisa’s death. I worked for many years with her in Mission’s ED, and she was always a pleasure to be around. Heartfelt condolences for her family and loved ones.
Lisa was such a kind-hearted and wonderful nurse. Always very helpful to her fellow nurses. I enjoyed working with her on 5 Heart.
I’m very sorry for your loss Ed.
Janell and family,
My deepest sympathies to all. While Lisa and I had lost touch with one another over the years, she always held a special place in my heart. She is and will be greatly missed.
Dear friends and family of Lisa,
I am so saddened to hear of Lisa’s passing. We were in the band together at KMHS and over the years simply lost touch. I will forever remember all of the wonderful times we had together playing music and traveling with the band. Lisa, you will always hold a special place in all of our hearts.
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. I didn’t know her well but remember her from high school and at Mission. She always had a beautiful smile. Ed, I’m thinking of you and hope you are finding peace.