Lissa (Colburn) Obituary

Lissa Catherine Bogner (Colburn) died September 27th at the age of 52 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Bogner, daughter Kaleigh Blair Bogner, and father, Michael Colburn. She was predeceased by her mother, Linda Blair Colburn. She is also survived by her stepmother Mary Esther Treat and stepsister Elizabeth Stetson, her brothers and sisters-in-law, her nieces and nephews, in-laws, and aunts and uncles. Lissa was born on December 30, 1970, in Burlington, Vermont. The family moved to Portland, Maine, where she graduated from Deering High School. She then received a BS from Trinity College in Burlington and her Master's degree with a focus on teaching education through the arts from St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont. She dedicated her work and personal life to sharing her love of education, art, and nature. This included managing an equestrian barn and running Partners in Adventure Camp for young people of all abilities. She began her teaching career as an educator at Shelburne Farms and then working at the Renaissance School. She brought her passion to the Childhood Education and Human Services program at the Center for Technology in Essex, where she prepared high school students to teach early childhood education. Lissa's greatest joy was being with her family and many friends. She enjoyed training and riding horses, skiing, snowboarding, boating, beach walking anywhere, camping, and hiking. She was an adventurous photographer, climbing into cellar holes and seeking unique natural locations. She enjoyed cooking (especially anything maple) and gathering friends and family together for meals or just hanging out. Her family is extremely grateful for the love and support of friends and family. They also want to thank the caring staff at the UVM Medical Center Oncology and Neurology Departments, as well as those at the McClure Miller Respite House. Per Lissa's request, there will be no traditional services. A private celebration of Lissa's life will be held at the family's convenience in the late fall. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting awrfh. com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Lissa's name to Shelburne Farms Education Department (https://store. shelburnefarms. org/product/gift-of-joy-and-learning/membership) or The McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont. (https://www. uvmhomehealth. org/donate/make-an-online-donation/