Lisa D. Prichard
Sunday, May 11, 1969
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Age:
55 years old
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Sunday, May 11, 1969
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Age:
55 years old
Sunday, May 11, 1969
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Age:
55 years old
Lisa D. Prichard
Lisa Diane Prichard, age 55, of Ames, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Lisa was born on May 11, 1969, in Davenport, Iowa, to Philip L. and Delaine G. Prichard (formerly Woelber). As a child, academics were important to her. Lisa graduated as valedictorian of West High in Davenport and earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern College in 1987 and her Juris Doctorate degree from University of Iowa in 2001. She was proud of the many years she worked for Willkie, Farr & Gallager in New York and Washington, D.C., and for McGuireWoods in Baltimore, Maryland. Lisa’s intelligence and passion made her a powerful and caring advocate both during and after her law career.
Lisa is survived by her husband Bernard J. Canniffe and her beloved children, twins Benjamin and Elizabeth Canniffe. Her children were the brightest lights in her world, and she loved them beyond measure. Benjamin and Elizabeth loved the sound of their mom’s laugh and the way she would read and play piano with them.
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The family of Lisa D. Prichard has received the following condolences.
Dear Bern, Benjamin and Elizabeth,
We were heartbroken to hear of Lisa's death. We cherish the years we've spent with you both over our almost 20 year friendship; from our "father and son" moments in Baltimore to our back deck dinners in Ames watching our kids play. We will remember Lisa's fantastic laugh, her warmth and caring spirit, and her passion for justice. Please know we are always here for you.
You are in our thoughts, and we send our love.
Melissa, Bart and Viv
To my dear cousin Bernard sending my condolences on the recent Passing of your beloved wife Lisa. Lisa was such a wonderful wife and mother and will be deeply missed. Thinking of you all at this very sad time May Perpetual light sign upon her and nay she. Rest in peace
Thinking of you all during this incredibly hard time. My heart is with you as you navigate this tremendous loss. May she rest in peace.
Angelo
You inspired me to overcome my courageous medical journey. I will always remember you.
Oh Bern, I am so so sorry to hear about Lisa’s death. My heart goes out to you and Ben and Elizabeth. She battled the damn cancer for so long that it seemed like she would go on forever. She was brilliant and fun and just plain lovely. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Xoxo
To Lisa's children:
your mom had such a zest for life! I remember jumping on a hotel bed with her and laughing and laughing. You are so so lucky you got her as a mom. I know she loved you deeply.
love, Sara Benson
Praying for you to feel God’s presence during this difficult time. I loved Lisa like a sister and cherish all our time together we had together. Lisa was one in a million.
You are loved. You are missed. You were our North Star and our heart compass. We see your presence everywhere when we hear a laugh, hear the ocean breeze, see a summer sky, and smell spring flowers. You will always be in our hearts.
You are loved. You are missed. You were our true north and our h