Lisa was born in 1975 to Dennis and Danielle Priebe. The beautiful, spirited girl with flaming red hair was always causing mischief, making her family laugh, and teasing her two older sisters.
Lisa had a brilliant mind and a passion for learning. From the moment she could read, she was never without a book in hand and this quest for knowledge quickly laid the groundwork for her future. She happily attended university was soon awarded a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. She then furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and finally a Doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology. Her research interests during her graduate studies were Psychosocial Oncology and Psychoneuroimmunology.
Lisa was a proud alumna of the University of Athabasca. During her time as a student, she was elected as a Councillor and then President of the Student’s Union. She founded the AU Science Student’s Society and served as its president, and she contributed to the AUSU Mentor Committee. In 2011, Lisa was inducted into the Order of Athabasca University in recognition of her dedication to ensuring a high-quality student experience.
In her working life, Lisa was a registered Psychologist and she practiced for several years before turning her attention towards the study of Medicine. Before her passing, she taught psychology at several post-secondary institutions.
In addition to her studies and her work, Lisa enjoyed creative activities such as playing music, making candles and soaps, and cooking delectable goodies for her friends and family. She loved all animals and joyfully shared her life with them. She was especially close to her horse, Willow.
Lisa is survived by her loving partner Ken McKinnon and their numerous fur babies. She is also survived by her parents Dennis and Danielle, her sisters Corrina (Bradley) and Cindy (Bill), and her two nieces Amy and Nicole.
Although Lisa’s life was brief, the world is richer for her having been in it. Lisa’s spirit is no doubt continuing to cause mischief and laughter and is shining as brightly as grandest stars in the sky.
At Lisa’s wish, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Humane Society at https://www.calgaryhumane.ca or to the Calgary Zoo at https://www.calgaryzoo.com commemorating Lisa’s love of animals would be welcome.
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