Lisa Marie Bacopulos

Lisa Marie Bacopulos

February 06, 1966 - July 15, 2005

Lisa Marie Bacopulos

February 06, 1966 - July 15, 2005

Obituary

Lisa Marie Bacopulos, 39, of Rancho Santa Margarita died on July 15, 2005. Born Feb. 6, 1966 in Syracuse, New York. From her earliest childhood, Lisa’s love for animals manifested itself through horse ownership, raising a seeing eye dog, and always wanting to bring home the strays! Lisa was always happy to be around animals, whether that was at the Wild Animal Park or the nearest shelter. Lisa graduated Magna Cum Laude from Biola University. She taught school for several years. Lisa was also very active in serving in her church in various capacities.
She is survived by her husband, Eric; her children, Joshua and Sarah; her parents, Ralph and Patricia VanPeursem; her sister, Laura Ross of Fresno; her brothers, Randy VanPeursem of Thousand Oaks and Ron VanPeursem of Venezuela; her in laws, George and Genevieve Bacopulos; five nieces; four nephews; two aunts and two uncles.
Memorial Service at 3:00 PM, July 20, 2005 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest.

The following is a rememberance from Eric:
The Lord brought Lisa and I together during our college lives. Lisa was attending Biola, and I was at San Diego State. We did not know each other. A mutual friend was driving to a Christian camp called forest home. She invited both Lisa and I to drive up with her and thus the Lord brought us together. I remember when I first saw her. She stood at a rail waiving to us as we drove up. She was smiling and her eyes were shining. She took my breathe away. 
We were married on 3/18/89. Lisa’s whole desire in life, other than to live the way the Lord would have her, was to be a great mom and wife. She was entirely successful in all three. We have 2 children Joshua and Sarah. She had quit her job as a teacher to rear her children. She was amazing in how she raised and cared for them. She was amazing how she loved and cared for me, her husband. Even when her health failed her causing pain and disabilities, she would always try to put her family first. It was this great love for us, that kept her fighting. Her last words were to her kids and while she was under heavy sedation to help ease the pain. She heard their voices telling her they loved her. She murmured the best she could ‘I love you too.’ That’s who Lisa was. That’s who she will always be in our souls.

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11 responses to Lisa Marie Bacopulos

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  1. Aimee Mella says:

    I know how much you will all miss Lisa. She was a wonderful and courageous woman. I have many fond memories of her from my childhood and beyond. I know that she is happy now, free of pain, rejoicing in Heaven. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers for the past 9 years, and will continue to be now. We are all truly blessed to have known Lisa. She had a great spirit and love of God.

  2. Eric, Josh, Sarah, Van, Pat, Randy, Ron, and Laura- My mom always told us growing up that she wanted a family just like the Van Peursems. You have shown that so true over the years as you’ve all come together through illness and difficult times. Lisa was blessed to have you all and Josh and Sarah will grow up knowing more of their mother through all of you. You are all in our prayers.
    -Erin Stone Dimry

  3. Dear Eric, Joshua and Sarah,

    I am so sorry to hear about Lisa. She brought many smiles to me and she was an inspiration as well. May God hug you tight during this hard time. All My Love, Mrs. Andersen

  4. Eric
    The depth of your sorrow will be overcome by the greatness of the love that Lise brought into your life. That greatness will endure a lifetime.

  5. Genny and family,
    You know my heart is with you.
    Call on me for anything, and I will be there for you.
    I know our Father will sustain all of you through this difficult time.
    In His Grip,
    Barbie

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