Our Staff

Meet Our Caring Staff

Our dedicated staff is honored to serve our community & thankful for the reputation we work so hard to maintain. 

The staff members listed below are hired & retained at Island Funeral Home because of their empathy, integrity, and professionalism. We trust our staff with our family and yours, knowing they have your best interest at heart. 

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Lisa Devereau

Funeral Director/Manager

Lisa Ryan Devereau was born and raised on Vashon Island. During high school and college, Lisa worked as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Vashon Fire and Rescue. She also assisted at Island Funeral Service. Lisa attended Highline College where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a psychiatric nurse in the King County Jail for 21 years. For two years Lisa & her husband, John, also owned Bloom's Off the Wall.

In 2000 Lisa returned to Island Funeral Service and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2008. She manages the Vashon Cemetery where she also serves as a commissioner. Lisa is very active with many other Island groups as well.

From 2012-2016, Lisa served as President of the King County District of the Washington State Funeral Directors Association (WSFDA). Also, in 2012 she was elected to serve on the board of directors for the WSFDA, becoming the 3rd female president of the association in 2019, Lisa is now the WSFDA Legislative Laison.

Lisa & John have been married nearly 30 years and have three grown children. In their down time they enjoy relaxing at home on a small Vashon farm where they live with their dog, Barley, and many farm animal friends.

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Travis Locke

Owner/Funeral Director