Author Topic: Lisa aka Sweetie Weasel has passed away (Read 10220 times)

franfrog · « **on:** May 11, 2010, 03:16:21 pm »

Has anyone else heard about Lisa? Known back when I first joined as sweetieweasel I believe it was.

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2010, 05:23:33 pm »

When you say, "heard about", do you mean something has happened to her?

franfrog · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2010, 11:50:44 pm »

Yes I recieved a PM that she had passed away. I am going to copy and paste it.

franfrog · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2010, 11:51:41 pm »

Hi,
My name is Alexis Nowak. I am Lisa's daughter in law. I just wanted to let everyone know that Lisa passed away on April 5, 2010 of a heart attack. If you know any of her friends, please inform them.
Thank you,
Alexis Nowak

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2010, 11:52:22 pm »

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2010, 11:54:53 pm »

I do believe that is her last name, she sent me a package 4 years ago.. and...

This saddens me tremendously.... R.I.P. sweet Lisa.. I can't believe this.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:32:07 am »

That is indeed very sad news. Perhaps it would be helpful for other board members if either franfrog could edit the title of this thread, or even preferably begin a new one with this news.

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:52:52 am »

I suggest someone move it to the memorial forum and repost. I met Lisa in Montreal, and we kept sporadically in touch afterwards. Several times, I sent her boxes of old/unused meds. I used to always put a ferret toy or two into the box, for her beloved pet. I know how broken up she was when Sweetie died, and how thrilled she was when she got a new ferret, and finally a home to call her own. She was a strong and funny woman who did not deserve a tenth of the shit that was bestowed upon her, least of all HIV.

rest in Peace, Lisa. Goddess knows you provided members of this forum with lifesaving drugs and never asked for anything in return. Goddess knows you provided peace to others, and received far too little in return.

tednlou2 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:27:15 am »

I never got to know her. Even so, I'm sad to hear the news. It was a heart attack? How old was she? I know even younger people can have heart attacks and people with HIV and on certain meds seem to be more at risk. I ask, because I remember reading about the HIVer and activist from the UK who died of a heart attack at age 31, I believe. Very sad.

BT65 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2010, 04:54:52 am »

This is terrible news, damn. RIP Lisa.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2010, 07:38:00 am »

Very saddened to hear of Lisa's passing. My heart goes out to her family. I remember she was so excited about buying her new home.

A few years back, Ed and I were going to meet up with Lisa on one of our road trips, when we were in North Carolina, but something had come up and she couldn't meet us.

In sadness----Ray

Andy Velez · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2010, 08:12:00 am »

This is very sad news. I remember when her name here was "Sweetie Weasel."

She was a tenderhearted soul and generous to others.

RIP, Lisa.

Cliff · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2010, 08:24:06 am »

Lisa was definitely one of a kind. I'm not one for talking on the phone, but she was one person who I could speak to for quite a long time. So many fond memories....her running down the street barefoot, in the rain in Montreal. Her hair always being a mess....her apparently wrestling me to bed cause I took too many pills and went crazy in her hotel room. Me giving her a tour of my new place in London via skype.

I will miss her terribly but am forever grateful that I got to know her. She was such a joy to be around.

RIP

Dachshund · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2010, 08:28:35 am »

A sweet, compassionate, woman. My sincere condolences.

RapidRod · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2010, 08:36:31 am »

Lord that was an unsuspected shock to hear. My condolences goes out to Lisa's family.

Basquo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2010, 09:00:57 am »

Wow, I'm with Rod, very unexpected shock! She was such a kind soul, and damn funny, too. I hung out with her in Montreal and SF; I remember running into a nightclub to find someone for her as they wouldn't let her in without shoes. RIP Lisa!

komnaes · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2010, 09:29:33 am »

I hope our dear Lisa is now resting in peace... my sincere condolences.

Joe K · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2010, 10:30:03 am »

I read this last night, but could not respond until today. I've kept in touch with Lisa for years and I am so glad that I replaced her computer, after it was stolen, as that was her window to the world. I've been thinking about her recently and was going to call her this weekend.

Lisa, you wonderful, crazy woman, with a boundless heart to match. I will miss you terribly...

Love,

Joe

leatherman · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2010, 10:37:59 am »

How very unexpected and very very sad.

It's always a very sad day when we lose one of our members, no, our friends from AM. Why it seems like just yesterday I posted Happy Birthday wishes to her this past January. Rest in Peace Lisa and my deepest condolences to all her friends and family.

Buckmark · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2010, 11:39:40 am »

I'm shocked and saddened. I first met Lisa at AMG in San Francisco in 2007. When I stopped taking Atripla, she helped me redistribute some of my unused meds. She was compassionate, one-of-a-kind, and a person and presence I will miss.

Regards,

Henry

RAB · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2010, 11:45:56 am »

This is such a shock. Such a shock.

Lisa was a wonderful person, always the life of the party, tender hearted, generous, and loving.

RIP Sweetieweasel.

RAB

Queen Tokelove · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2010, 11:56:25 am »

This is indeed quite a shock. I never really knew her but remembers reading about her when it came to helping people get meds. And her love for animals. I remember when she nursed one back to health. May she rest in peace and condolences to her family.

Lis · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:08:33 pm »

I am in shock... No words can express the loss of such an amazing human.. Im glad I got to spend as much time as I did with her.. she made the world a better place.

Teresa · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:40:20 pm »

Lisa helped me so much when I first came here. I dont think she realized just how much she did help. She was a a very kind and sweet woman. My heart goes out to her family. She will be truly missed.

RIP Lisa
Teresa

Merlin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:08:07 pm »

RIP Lisa.

I've never met you but losing a kind soul is always painful. You are missed and loved.

aztecan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:18:37 pm »

I am at a lost for words.

I have such great memories of Lisa in Montreal. She was such a happy, caring soul.

I remember walking with her in the AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco.

She was a beautiful, unique lady.

Requiscat in Pace

Mark

GSOgymrat · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:21:06 pm »

Shocking and very sad. I did not know her but enjoyed her posts.

bear60 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:28:12 pm »

OH, this is sad news. Lisa was such a dear person.
We definately need a Memorial post.

AlanBama · « **Reply #28 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:47:52 pm »

Her daughter-in-law sent me the same pm, which I just opened today.

I am heartbroken about this. Lisa was very dear to me. Our "AMG" group has lost two special people recently, Ric and Lisa.....a very severe blow to many of us.

Lisa, my dear friend, I will miss you so much. I am sorry I was not a better friend to you, in recent months. I should have MADE a way to come and visit your new home. I have so many wonderful memories of you to keep in my heart forever (and some great photos too!). Honey, when they made you, they broke the mold -- you were truly one of a kind.

Rest in peace, sweet lady. As JK so aptly put it, you had WAY too much sh*t dished out to you in this life....here's hoping the next one brings you some well-deserved peace. Go on angel wings, my dear.

With love and sorrow,

Alan

PS here's the obit I found online:

NOWAK GERMANTON - Lisa Jill Rhodes Nowak, 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2010 at her residence. Survivors include her children, Michelle Nowak and Michael Nowak, both of Winston-Salem; Brian (Alexis) Nowak of Germanton; brother, Jeffrey Rhodes of Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren, Serenity Nowak, Elijjah Thomas and Amearah Thomas. Private services will be held at a later date

Matty the Damned · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2010, 04:50:28 pm »

Vale Sweetest Keeper of Weasels.

We've lost another Original Member. Our numbers ever dwindle.

MtD

Jerry71 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:02:32 pm »

http://www.tributes.com/show/Lisa-Nowak-88324423

I just found out today it was a shock to me and from the news she died of a heart attack on April 5 2010.

BlueMoon · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2010, 05:50:22 pm »

I'm sorry to hear it. I remember how happy she was to get her home in the woods. R.I.P.

heartforyou · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2010, 06:35:45 pm »

Szymon and I had a wonderful chat with her on MSN and she seemed so happy.
She showed me her new home and she mentioned meeting a new man in her life.

She seemed so alive.....

Lisa, you were genuine and a crazy woman, that is why I love you so much and why I am sad, sad, sad...

I know your suffering now has ended.....

Rest in peace my angel

xxx hermie

newt · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2010, 06:40:12 pm »

Sad, much regret, my heart goes out to her family, she had so much life about her - matt

franfrog · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2010, 06:59:40 pm »

Teresa you are so right. I remember when I was first diagnosed and came on here she was of great help to me. Also when I would have left over meds and would work with her to figure out what to do. I am so sorry to hear of all of this and wish her family all of my sympathy.
RIP Lisa

Matty the Damned · « **Reply #35 on:** May 13, 2010, 09:03:22 pm »

Jerry has opened a memorial thread for Lisa here.

MtD

fearless · « **Reply #36 on:** May 13, 2010, 09:06:55 pm »

Just sad. RIP Lisa

quarterhorsetn · « **Reply #37 on:** May 13, 2010, 09:48:44 pm »

What a sweet woman! I remember laughing and talking with her on several occasions. We love and will miss you Lisa.

Brian

David_CA · « **Reply #38 on:** May 13, 2010, 10:20:41 pm »

We had

Quote from: AlanBama on May 13, 2010, 01:47:52 pm

Our "AMG" group has lost two special people recently, Ric and Lisa.....a very severe blow to many of us.

That's exactly how I feel. Lisa and I had numerous online conversations, especially when I first joined right after diagnosis. After meeting at AMG, we had many phone conversations, though none recently. It seemed that things were going well for her (or at least I thought so). I'll certainly miss her posting and her sense of humor. Lisa was a kind, unique, funny, and genuinely good person.

PeteNYNJ · « **Reply #39 on:** May 14, 2010, 04:13:33 pm »

RIP, Lisa

A sad day indeed

Denver Toad · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2010, 06:28:04 pm »

Be at peace Lisa... You made me laugh when I need it most.

Lovingly
Todd

Jody · « **Reply #41 on:** May 14, 2010, 09:59:11 pm »

Lisa was indeed one of a kind and you loved her the moment you met her and the great big, genuine laugh would bellow out of the girl. Spending fun times with her in places such as Nashville, Montreal and San Francisco was the stuff that life was made of. Lisa would just light up a room when she came in it, her great, inner beauty always shined through.

We know she had some troubles along the way but she was a rock for so many others here and in her family life.

Jerry, it is you in particular I think about and hope you are doing well.

Almost all of us here only know one another by virtue of the gift of this website and so in its own unique twist of fate we all came to know Lisa and that was a gift itself in the face of life with AIDS. Thanks Lisa, for being you and I'm glad I knew you. You'll always be missed but never forgotten.

Jody

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