Lisa Nicole Killen
October 7, 1974 to December 29, 2023
Lisa Nicole Killen, 49, of San Tan Valley, AZ, passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born Lisa Butler on October 7, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona, to Timothy Roy Killen and the late Marilyn Rhamy.
Lisa was a wonderful, loving mother who adored her 10-year old daughter, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Schultz. She cherished their time together – especially riding around in her Jeep with the top down. Lisa enjoyed engaging in outdoor activities such as running, archery, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking. She loved animals and rescued several dogs and cats throughout her life. Lisa’s adventurous spirit and zest for life were evident in her pursuits.
Lisa attended Dimond High School in Anchorage, Alaska and graduated with the class of 1992. She lived in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Dallas before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. She furthered her education at Mesa Community College. She worked in various positions in retail, marketing, and as a barista at Starbucks. In 2004, Lisa began her career with Verizon, where she worked in customer service. Lisa had an amazing nineteen-year career with Verizon.
Lisa is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Schultz, her brother, Eric (Michelle) Butler, and her father, Tim Killen. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Rhamy, her aunt, Wanda Warren, and her aunt, Susan (Bob) Baas. She also leaves behind her nephew, Adam Butler, niece, Sarah Butler, cousin, Ronda Warren, and uncles, Ted (Pat) Butler and David Butler.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Lisa’s honor on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Gilbert, located at 331 South Cooper Road, Gilbert, Arizona. She will be interred in a beautiful glass niche at San Tan Memorial Gardens at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, Arizona.
May Lisa’s adventurous spirit, passion for helping animals, and love for her family be forever cherished.