Q. What was Lizabeth JoRae's family life like?
A. Sissy was a great. She let me in her room sometimes. Sissy had a nice bedroom. She read to me and took me for rides in her Buick.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Liz had a great family life. We did provide her with whatever she wanted. She had a TV, VCR, Stereo and a karaoke machine. Liz had a nice bedroom with all of her favorite colors.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae have siblings? Were they close?
A. I am her sissy.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Mother = Kim Dasko Father = Thomas Dasko Sister = Kelsey Dasko
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae have a favorite or memorable family story?
A. Her nickname for her sister was Sissy. Grandma named her mouse. I think our favorite family stories can always be told about on the lake. Liz grew up with boating and skiing, tubing and swimming. She went into swim class before she was tall enough and still went off the high dive and graduated. We have so many memories at the lake. It was always a place on the weekend she could count on that Mom, Dad and Kit would always be. She relaxed there on a lounger many times, as well as participated in water sports and good conversations. I miss those the most.
Kim (Jul 28, 2008)
A. She took me camping downtown for the Christmas parade. She took me shopping. Sissy swims with me. Sissy is in heaven now.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Llizabeth’s family was close. Her sister Kelsey was her best friend, pal and Kit's idol. She wanted to be like her sissy. She has a half brother named Kevin J. Liz was fond of Desiree, her stepsister who resides in Arkansas. Loved by family pals were Steve and Amber, Cheryl and Amanda, including Alan, Susan & Des, Risee and fond of Joe. Known to Jeff & Michelle, Lex as Tyler as cousins. Good gal girl with Tiffany, and did a good stunt with Meredith/Cliff (Walters) on Halloween. Steph and Ashley as well. Timothy, with Jane and Randy, David, with, Phil and Sam, were cool. Too. She loved you all.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Who was Lizabeth JoRae's childhood best friend?
A. KariAnn and Dylan
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Her best friend was Kari Ann. Her favorite Grandmother was Linda Marshall and David, but also "Ba" (Esther Elizabeth) had a profound relationship with as her great granddaughter. She had an awesome relationship with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Joe Barnecott, as well as Desiree and Linda Brewer. Her bio father was Kevin with a step-kid known as Kevin J.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What Lizabeth JoRae's favorite book or TV show?
A. Funny vidoes.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. The book she had in hand was he bible. The book she had in hand was he bible. She did love to read and was into dramatic novels.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae compete with any groups or sports teams?
A. She taught me how to play volleyball.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Liz competed in volleyboll subject to Mom's request. She did well on serve. We have photos in the book to coming soon.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What did Lizabeth JoRae want to be when he/she grew up?
A. She wanted to be my teacher.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Lizabeth wanted to be a Special Education Teacher. She wanted to help her sister.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What scared Lizabeth JoRae as a child?
A. Monsters
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Lizabeth was scared of failure.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. How did people see Lizabeth JoRae – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
A. She had a lot of friends we visited.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Lizabeth was scared of failure. Nothing else fazed her.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Lizabeth JoRae?
A. When Mom was at work we painted eyebrows on Snappy. She was mad bust she laughed.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. I remember your face the day you where born. You had the most beautiful eyes and I was smitten with you. I could not recall another moment that I was so happy that I had could shout out loud. God I miss you and wish you where still here to enlighten my life. Your pumpkin carvings will always remain in my heart.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
A. I remember taking her & Kelsey to Paradise mall. Liz would laugh & say "Gramma, I think Kelsy thinks that's the only reason you come here". Liz would try on hat after hat or pose in funny ways just to make us laugh. She would run ahead of us & we would have to find her, usually she was in the make-up area of some store. She knew where to find us- either the clothes isles or toy area. She always made sure her sister was safe & when it was time to eat she took care of her sister's need first. She was very protective of her sister.
aldollyskid (Feb 07, 2009)
Q. What was Lizabeth JoRae's favorite subject? Least favorite?
A. Math - She was good in math and was possibly pursuing an accounting degree when she decided it would be best to help out the disabled and become a teacher for the handicapped. It was her dream, although she served well in a Customer Service position for many years. She was good with people and was responsive to their needs. She was loved by her coworkers and always had some fun during her dedicated time at work.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Describe Lizabeth JoRae's high school experience?
A. Lizabeth was not all that fond of high school. She thought it was a little beneath her to act like a child when all she really wanted to so was pursue her dreams far before any of the of other kids were even thinking about their futures. She did like the social experience, but was flippant about what high school was actually doing for her. She wanted to grow up so fast and get on with her life as an adult. She was always talking about when she would graduate, how she would be living her life they way she wanted and by no one else’s rules. She was a free spirit and highly regarded as an intelligent person.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What was Lizabeth JoRae's social group like?
A. Liz had an active social calendar. She was well liked by her peers and had many friends. When she was in grade school, her teachers told me she was one of the most social girls they had ever met and she made friends easily. They thought at times, she was too social, but it was not a bad thing, since she touched so many lives. Liz loved people. She gravitated towards anyone who had a good sense of humor. She loved to laugh and smile.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Who was Lizabeth JoRae's favorite teacher?
A. One of her favorite teachers was back in grade school that thought she had an excellent mind and helped her to grow into the field of teaching.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What did Lizabeth JoRae do after high school – college, start his/her career?
A. Liz enrolled in Cowpea in Washington County. She was taking courses to excel in accounting and teaching for special needs. She started working at the local rover as a bagger and a checker. She moved on the local McDonald's and then branched out to what se felt comfortable with and that was servicing customers by taking a job at a nearby office which she conducted surveys over the telephone. She was really good at it and loved that job because she had the freedom to come and go, as she wanted. This helped her become an excellent customer service person at more than one petroleum products company. She really liked helping people and took the time to make sure their needs were met. She told me on many occasions it was her niche and, but she would get her degree and go back to college and find her dream job, which was teaching the disabled.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. How did Lizabeth JoRae change through his/her school years?
A. Her school years started with a few elementary schools as well moved into more desirable places. Jackson grade school was fun for her as she was excited, as well as disappointed moving into a new area where all her friends were not. Since we moved from the city to the country it was a difficulty transition for her, but then again, she easily made friends and adjusted as we thought she would. She was happy for herself and her sister not having to go to a public school anymore, but a rural community school and college.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Where did Lizabeth JoRae go to school?
A. University of Wisconsin, Washington County - Cowpea, West Bend East High School , Badger Middle School, Jackson Elementary School, Goodrich Elementary School, St. Peter Emanuel Lutheran School.
Kim (Jul 16, 2008)
Q. What was Lizabeth JoRae's first job? Did he/she like it?
A. Sissy went to work with Mom.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Liz's first job was at the local grocer. She hated it.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What did Lizabeth JoRae dream of doing with his/her life?
A. Lizabeth wanted to help disabled children by becoming a special needs teacher. She graced our lives with her infectious smile and laughter. She was a free spirit with all the hopes of having a good life and to share that life with her family and friends. Her dream was to have a child of her own and live happily ever after as all girls dream of doing. Liz loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and boating. She loved to swim and spend time with her sister Kelsey. Lizabth loved to read books and spent much of her time listening to music.
Kim (Jul 16, 2008)
Q. If Lizabeth JoRae could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
A. Lizabeth had a few jobs in her short life, but the most memorable was when she worked at my place of employment. She started off as a night dispatcher and worked her way up to a Data Entry Processor working with the District Managers in the South in the Operations Department. She also has a lot of fond memories working at the photo place where she met many friends. She also worked in town at the local grocery store and food chain. She went on to work for a competitor of mine and was hopeful to make it to the Senior Customer Service Representative.
Kim (Jul 16, 2008)
Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Lizabeth JoRae?
A. Lizabeth could have become an accountant or a superior Customer Service Representative with her phone skills and ability to assist people and have the patience to do so. She definitely had a knack for it. She did eventually want to return to college and get a degree. Not as much to make big money but to make a profound impact on the handicapped. She was zealous about it, God bless her soul. I always thought she would make a great teacher. She was patient and kind and always wanted the best for her family and friends.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
A. Lizabeth's philosophy in life was to live life to the fullest. Not to get bogged down by those who had negative attitudes and to always remain in contact with family and friends. She always said she wanted to travel and she was happy to be pregnant. Unfortunately, we lost our grandchild, EJ, as well. May God Bless his soul and rest in peace with his mother.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What were Lizabeth JoRae's religious or spiritual beliefs?
A. Sissy loved Jesus.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
Q. Was Lizabeth JoRae athletic? Attend sports games?
A. Sissy came to my bowling and basketball games.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Liz did play volleyball in school. She loved the water and any watersports. She was an avid Packer fan and a Milwaukee Brewer fan too. She attended sporting events in the area.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
A. Sissy liked rock music.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Liz is genuinely creative. She wrote and read. Her passion for music was one that we taught her early on, since we love it as well. Her love of book was insatiable.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Was Lizabeth JoRae an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
A. Giraffes. I have some of them now. I go to the zoo to see the giraffes and tell Mom about Sissy's giraffes.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Quirky hobby is fishing. She could do a frozen fishin hole or a big open lake and have no qualms about placing a night crawler on a hook or any bait didn't scare her. Her love of the water and the natural sense of order in the aqautic world was amazing. She could take fish off the hook and fillet as well. Liz could put up a tent in minutes.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Describe the perfect day for Lizabeth JoRae?
A. Her perfect day was spending it with me at the pumpin farm.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Lizabeth's perfect day would start out by sleeping in. She would then head out for breakfast and then to the lake for fishing, camping or boating. She loved to recline at the lake too. After a brief 3 hour bnap at the lake she would swim and then might go out with friends to the casino or a party with a live band.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Was Lizabeth JoRae a romantic?
A. Lizabeth was true romantic. Always believing the people in her lives would be there for her and she would live on as a happy mother. She hoped to be married and live in close proximity to all she knew.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. What were some of Lizabeth JoRae's favorite foods?
A. One passion that I can think of that I recall was that she wanted to help people with disabilities. She was also an avid animal lover and wanted to make sure they were taken care of. She was also a great advocate for the elderly. She made some rocking fajitas and some pretty bad cookies. We laughed about those a lot. She loved Mexican and Chinese food.
Kim (Jul 28, 2008)
A. Sissy made me pork chops.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
Q. What were Lizabeth JoRae's favorite travel destinations?
A. We did a bit of travel while Liz was young mostly to the popular Dells location in Wisconsin. We did have the chance to travel to great grandmas house in Hawaii and Grandpas house in California a few times. Liz was a road trip kind of girl. She would sometimes just get in her car and drive. She put a lot of miles on her vehicles taking her trips to places she wanted to see and visit. We also went to many Wisconsin lakes though the years. Her dream was to go to Vegas I think. She did a few junkets at the local casinos. I believe she always thought she would be lucky.
Kim (Jul 28, 2008)
A. Me and Sissy went to the Dells and to California. She didn't let me come to Hawaii with her. She took me camping.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
A. Liz did some traveling with family and friends. She was not one to try new foods since she had a weak stomach. She threw up at everything that wasn't a taco or a burrito or pizza. She did a few visits to the local museums in the Milwaukee area. We wanted to go the Museum in Chicago, on the train, but never got there.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Where did Lizabeth JoRae dream of traveling?
A. She said she was going to take me fishing in Michigan.
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. Lizabeth wanted to travel back to Hawaii again to take care of her aging great grandmother Deena. She loved being at her grandma’s house with the ocean sounds at her door. She also wanted to take a trip the year she died to Arkansas to visit extended family. I think she wanted to go to Disney World too, but we only got to San Diego. She spoke of Mexico and loved the Wisconsin Dells.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. Did Lizabeth JoRae feel at home in another country?
A. The only country Liz knew was the USA. She loved our country. When we traveled after 911 we spoke of what we would do if encountered by terrorist. We had a good plan. ~wink ..I know she would have loved to travel to France, Germany and Mexico.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
Q. In what other country could you imagine Lizabeth JoRae living?
A. Hawaii
missladygirl (Jul 29, 2008)
A. France. Possibly Mexico, but the cuisine would have made her yak.
Kim (Aug 12, 2008)
