Lisa Ann Krist, 67, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at the Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center, Huntington Town, NY. She was born on March 17, 1956, in Des Moines, to Donald and Marilyn Krist. A celebration of life will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 18, 2024 at McLaren' s Chapel in West Des Moines with a committal service at 12 p.m. at Resthaven Mausoleum.
Lisa was a graduate of West Des Moines Valley High School. She continued her education at the University of Iowa and the University of Miami (Ohio) where she earned her Fine Arts Management degree. Lisa moved to Los Angeles, there she worked for Morgan Stanley. New York City was her next home. Lisa worked in the Finance industry for a while until she decided to start her own business.
Lisa’s love of horses was what sparked her new business venture, You Too Can Ride. She enjoyed teaching people to ride, and she was an excellent rider. Lisa also loved her kitty cats. Lisa was also a musician and a songwriter. She was a tenor in her church choir at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church.
Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Marilyn Krist and brother, Jamie Krist (Lisa). She is survived by her nephews, AJ Krist (Gracie, Max, Kate), Michael Krist and Tanner Krist.
