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"In Loving Memory of
Eleanor Lisa Beyea Pomeroy
March 27, 1943 - August 11, 2025

Eleanor Lisa Beyea Pomeroy passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 in Marshall, Virginia at the age of 82 at the home of her daughter. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends. A native to Dallas and life-long resident of California and other places around the world, Dr. E Lisa Pomeroy leaves behind a legacy of service to protect the rights of patients, professionals and families. Her final wish was for others to continue her work to stop the harm and ensure wellbeing through service to humanity.

Born March 27, 1943 in Buffalo, New York as the youngest child of Eleanor Maude Loraine Strong and Richard Swinney Beyea, Sr., Dr. Pomeroy led a life characterized by courage, strength, brilliance, compassion and dedication to the importance of family and community. As a family from Louisiana, her mother encouraged the move of the family to Texas Park Cities for her childhood. During her time attending University of Texas, she was married, had two children, and received her two Masters in Public Health and Community Health. After her divorce, she moved with her children to receive a PhD (dual major) in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from the University of Southern California (licensed Clinical Psychologist). She continued her Postdoctoral work at Reiss Davis Child Study Center (Fellow), a Psychoanalytic Training Child Program and Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (certified Psychoanalyst), and as a Member of the Group for the Advanced Study of Psychosis, Borderline States and Narcissistic Disorders. She was well published, taught, spoke and held many awards and honors.

For over 25 years, Dr. Pomeroy was in private practice and held many positions as the Clinical Director at Edgemont Hospital, Chief of Psychology at Westwood Hospital, Clinical Director at Nu-Med Regional Medical Center and Vice-President of the Western States Psychiatric Institute. She was a CAPP vs. Rank plaintiff and held many positions over her career at IPA, IPS and APA, internationally, nationally and in the state of California.

Dr. Pomeroy was the Executive Director of the Healing Foundation Psychoanalytic Programs which included a Psychoanalytic Day Program, a Crisis Intervention Program and the Healing House. She presented numerous papers internationally on emerging psychological trends. After she retired from her clinical private practice and multiple positions, she worked with the government as an NGO The International Healing House, Philippines focusing on victims of terror, emerging threats of terrorism and trends in the deniable incapacitation (Psyops).

Throughout the years, Dr. Pomeroy touched the lives of many through dedicated service and devoted pursuits. She will be fondly remembered for her continued efforts to make the world a better place. Dr. Pomeroy remained involved in her community through Girl Scouts (Troop 502), Equestrian Sports, MADD and Ritual Abuse (expert witness & survivor advocate), many think tanks and other outreach. Dr. Pomeroy was also a member of Highland Park Methodist Church, Westlake Methodist Church and Trinity Episcopal Church. She enjoyed signing in the choir and being involved with the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR and Rotary. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be remembered for her amazing adventures and her dedication to helping people.

Dr. Pomeroy is survived by her brother, General Richard Swinney Beyea, Jr. (retired) (wife Betty deceased) with his son Richard Swinney Beyea, III (wife Renee and their children), her children, Deborah Sue Pomeroy Cloud and her husband John Christopher Cloud of Virginia and David Randall Pomeroy of Portugal, her grandchildren, Victoria Christine, Alexandra Elise, Eleanor Louise, Christopher David and Cliff Neils, and her great granddaughter, Aurora Mae. Dr. Pomeroy was predeceased in death by her grandmother, Eleanor Rebecca Bankston Strong, her parents, Richard Swinney Beyea, Sr. and Eleanor Strong Beyea.

The family extends their sincere gratitude for the expressions of sympathy and support received during this difficult period. Due to the fact Dr. Pomeroy was international for so many years, a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local charities in support of her dedication to families in crisis and the need for community support.
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