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Teresa Summers Obituary

Teresa (Colamonico) Summers Teresa (Colamonico) Summers entered the Kingdom of God following a courageous 11 month battle with Glio Blastoma brain cancer on March 15, 2011. Teri was born on March 21, 1960 in Lynwood, CA to Dominic and Donna Colamonico. She played Bellflower Bobby-Sox softball and at age 11 during an all star championship game she pitched a no hitter to win the whole district. She graduated from Bellflower High School in 1978. After her two children were born, she dedicated her life to raising them to be the great kids they are today. She loved the beach and was happy to show off her dark tan. She lived in Huntington Beach across the street from the beach that she went to for 30 years. She worked at Magella Medical Group before her illness as a front office secretary. She always had a great sense of humor and even during this past painful year she managed to keep us laughing. She accepted the Lord before her death and we know she is now in Heaven. Teri is survived by her children Brittani and Nathan Summers; parents, Dominic and Donna Colamonico of Long Beach; brothers, Vince and Suzie Colamonico of Downey, Vic Colamonico of Huntington Beach, Tim and Diane Colamonico of Huntington Beach, Cindy and Jim Cheever; 13 nieces and nephews, 2 great nephews and so many wonderful supportive friends. Celebration of life on Monday, March 21 at 6pm at Los Altos Grace Brethern Church, 6565 Stearns in Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Cancer Society or the Donation Fund for Teri's children at Wells Fargo Bank. Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obituaries.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Mar. 19, 2011.

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March 22, 2011

Our prayers go to Teresa's family and friends she will be missed by all who knew her. She is in a better place now.

Victor and Nancy Barnett and family

Charlotte Flores

March 22, 2011

My heart and prayers goes out to the Colamonico/Summers family for the lost of such a wonderful person. She was always a joy to know and be around. I haven't seen Teri for a long time, but I am blessed for just knowing and sharing some good times with her, and You will be missed very much. LOVE YOUR SORORITY SISTER, CHAR-BABE

Susan Lentz

March 21, 2011

Brittani and Nate...We are deeply saddened to hear the news about your fun-loving Mom. She was so very proud of both of you and I enjoyed the conversations I had with her during our time as neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both as well as your family.
Susan, Shannon, Matt, & Tim Lentz

Pat O'Shea Kelly & Saints-51

March 21, 2011

Dearest SA classmates Dominic & Donna, Our hearts are breaking for you dear ones on the loss of your brave, courageous, precious daughter, Teri; now at peace in the loving arms of Jesus. May the Lord embrace all your grieving family and friends as He holds you tenderly in the hollow of his hand. We love you and hold you always in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers,

Lois Romero

March 20, 2011

On behalf of our family, We are deeply sorry for the loss of a wonderful individual whose smile spoke a thousand words and will forever be remembered. Lois Romero (Casper), Nicholas and Christen Fischer

I will remember you

Ginger Evans

March 20, 2011

I will always hold the memorie teri and I shared as high school beach buddies. my hart goes out to her family.

March 20, 2011

I will carry so many memories of teri and the love of life we shared as high school beach buddies. My hart goes out to her family

I WILL REMEMBER YOU

GINGER EVANS

March 20, 2011

I will carry so many memories of teri and the love of life we shared as high school beach buddies. My hart goes out to her family

Linda Toy

March 20, 2011

Godspeed my friend.... you will be missed dearly. I'm glad we were able to reunite and talk, laugh and just remember some good times we all had together. My prayers and thoughts to Britanni, Nate and the rest of the family. Now you can rest and get all the tan you want and not worry!!! I love you..... sisters forever.

Arelis Montero

March 20, 2011

BHS has lost an amazing alumni. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Colamonico/Summers family. I am deeply sorry for your loss and may God Bless her and the family through this difficult time!

Joni Smidt

March 20, 2011

May God wrap his loving arms around Teris family during this time. Teri was a blessing to all she touched. I still wish I could pitch a softball like she did! Her perpetual smile and suntan will be admired by all her new friends in heaven! We will miss you until we see you in heaven Miss Teri.

Debbie Lim

March 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Teri's family. She was such a sweet person. She was my daughter Jennepher's very first softball coach at Heartwell. May she rest in peace with our Lord.
The Lim Family

March 19, 2011

Many memories of you even though I was I a bit younger...tough to lose anyone so young but you were inspiring til the end. God bless & keep you!!!

Rian & Tonie Takeshita

March 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of the loss of a great Sister, great Mother great daughter and great friend. Teri touched so many of us, she will be missed. I know that she is now in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. Teri, ALOHA HUI HO (until we meet again)

Pamela Rice

March 19, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. I pray that you all will fill the love of God and know that He is with you all. I also rejoice with you knowing that she is now at peace with our Lord.

Joe Aguiar

March 19, 2011

Victor,
I am very sorry for the loss of your sister.
My condolences to your entire family.
God Bless.
Joe Aguiar

Cindy Cheever

March 19, 2011

Tammy Reed Ferber

March 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all Teresa's family and friends. I remember what a vibrant young lady she was and so happy to know that her home is now in heaven with our Lord.

Teri & Brittani & Nathan

cindy cheever

March 19, 2011

March 19, 2011

So,so sorry for the loss of your daughter and sister, our thoughts and prayers go out to the cloamonico family.

Paul&June Garrison

Pat McKay McKay

March 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Teri's family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. May God Bless the family at this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Teri.
Pat & Marily McKay

March 19, 2011

Our most sincere condolences on the loss of Teri. We are deeply saddened and want Brit and Nate to know that we are here for them...

All our Love ,
Uncle Erik, Soraya, E.J & Spencer

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