Alyssa Van Doren

In a galaxy not so far away, Alyssa Van Doren lived loud; laughed harder.

She was born in Medford Oregon, where she would always go back to and

loved deeply. Alyssa marched to the beat of her own drum—even if that

drum was blasting heavy metal at full volume. Known to those who loved her as

Jeannebean or Lyss, Alyssa was a storm of chaos and big dreams, a rebel

with sharp eyeliner, ever-changing hair, and a heart that—despite it all—

loved fiercely.

She leaves behind four bright stars: Hayden, Gaige, Lydia, and Liam, who will

carry pieces of her spirit into the next generation of rebels, dreamers,

and force-wielders. Alyssa is also survived by her siblings Cecelia Heinze

(David), Sarah Johnston (Shawn), Joe Moore (Mariah), Sabrina Clement (Chris), as

well as many nieces, nephews, and those who saw her as more than just

family—but as a force all her own. Alyssa was preceded in death by both

of her parents, as well as her nephew, Michael Moore who is now joining

her in the stars.

Though Alyssa’s battles were many, so were her stories. She had a gift for

finding music that cracked people up and memories that stuck to your ribs.

From rope swings and river trips with her children, nieces and nephews, to

last-minute tattoos and lightsaber-wielding laughter, her life was a saga

of love, missteps, and try agains—even if only for a little while. Alyssa

loved to laugh with her family. It wasn’t always easy for her to navigate

her familial relationships, but when it came down to it, she loved her family

deeply and she was loved deeply in return. Alyssa adored her nieces and nephews, always bringing special gifts,

taking them swimming or just sending her love to them.

She loved concerts and getting to attend comic-cons with Darth Vader on

one side and a Stormtrooper on the other. She was a potterhead as well

and admired a good wand.

Alyssa may have left this world in the shadows, but don’t be fooled—she’s

one with the Force now. May her story be remembered. May her children

rise above the cycle, and may her memory always echo: “We loved you more

than you knew."

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