Lisa Leo Nash, 55

Lisa Leo Nash, 55, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, peacefully passed away in her home, Friday, May 9, 2014. She had battled cancer for the past four years. Lisa was born in Olympia, Wash., on Nov. 28, 1958, to Beverly Jean Klopsch, Alabama and Haskell D. Leo, M.D., Missouri.

Lisa worked various jobs of which she most enjoyed, and is well know from New York to Los Angeles for her promotional, advising and supporting several artist and comedians.

She could have been a stand-up comedian as noted by many. Her greatest love was helping kids learn to ride horses. She was a beautiful and talented rider in both English and Western disciplines. Upon moving to Boundary County, her lifetime dream of raising and owning quality Paint Horses came true. She searched and purchased the stallion, Zippo Three Socks, and loved raising his many foals. She was a loving mother, wife and friend to many. She never met a stranger and could talk and entertain you for hours.

She is survived by her loving daughter Mackenzie Leo Nash and father, Jim Nash of Boundary County.

One sister Carla McCreight and husband Will McCreight, M.D., of Portland, Ore., and brother David Leo of Bellingham, Wash., two nieces Mercedes McCreight, of Portland, and Kayla Ibarra, of Los Angeles, Calif., and a host of cousins and beloved friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents.