Lisa Beth VanTasel, age 61, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on April 26, 2026.
Lisa was born on June 29, 1964, in Lewiston, Maine. She was lovingly adopted and raised by Betty Louise and Leslie Hackett VanTasel of Hampden, Maine along with her brothers, Todd and Jason.
Lisa loved spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, sense of humor, and some of the things she loved most—trains, The Muppets, and music. She loved to ride the train at Busch Gardens. She had a large collection of stuffed animals. Some of her favorites were Thomas the Train, Jesus, and Conductor Snoopy. One of her favorite memories was her father bringing Dick Curless to visit their home, where he generously gifted her one of his guitars.
Lisa attended Brewer High School in the special education program and later participated in the Penobscot Valley Industries day program as an adult, where she continued to grow and connect with others.
Lisa was predeceased by her father, Leslie and her brother, Jason. She is survived by her mother, Betty; brother, Todd (Stephanie); niece, Katie; nephews Joshua, Benjamin (Sydney), Samuel (Hannah), James, and Isaiah; great nieces Veda and Jovi, and great nephew Michael. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, who cherished every moment with the little girl who wasn’t supposed to live past age 4.
A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. at 5000 Easter Circle.
