Elizabeth Lemke

April 17, 1953 - February 23, 2015

Elizabeth Lemke Liz passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 23rd 2015 at the age of 61. She was born Jelisaveta Kovcic on April 17th, 1953 in Milwaukee Wisconsin as the third child of Milutin and Milena Kovcic. She grew up in Milwaukee with her siblings Biljana, Zoran, Nevenka, and Gina. In Jr. High, she met the love of her life, Thomas Lemke. They were married on August 4, 1973. They lived at Mountain Home Air Force Base for the first year and had their first child, Jared. They then moved to Utah where they welcomed four more children (Paul, Rachel, Gina, Amanda). She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she enjoyed serving in many ways. She especially enjoyed working with the young women. One of her favorite assignments was serving as the Young Women’s Summer Camp Director. She began working for the TSA after the children were raised, and enjoyed the relationships she developed with co-workers. In recent years, she enjoyed going on cruises with her husband and siblings. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was quick to show her affection for her grandchildren. She has always been known for her smiling wonderful attitude toward life, compassion, tenacity, and ability to bring joy to those around her. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas Lemke; children: Jared (Holly), Paul (Lori), Rachel Lux (Austin), Gina Ginn (Bobby), Amanda Zoll (Wade); 20 grandchildren; Brother; and 3 sisters. Funeral Services for Liz will be held Saturday, February 28th, at 2:00 pm, at Pleasant Grove East Stake Center, 825 South Loader Drive, Pleasant Grove, Utah, where a Visitation will be held for the public on Friday, February 27th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and a private family Visitation prior to services on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Interment in Lindon City Cemetery, 555 North 200 East, Lindon, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.