Lisa Bamberger Obituary

Lisa Bamberger
August 22,1964 - September 6, 2020
Lisa Bamberger, a long-time Redwood City kindergarten teacher, and loving friend, daughter, sister and aunt died peacefully September 6, 2020 surrounded by her family following complications from a stroke. She was 56.

Lisa Marie Bamberger was born August 22,1964 in San Francisco to Louis and Dolores Bamberger of Redwood City. The youngest of three children, Lisa was raised in Redwood City where she loved to dance, sing, study the viola and perform in school plays.
She graduated from Sequoia High School Class of 1982 where she was president of the Treble Clef chorus. And was highly involved in the local chapter of the Rainbow Girls, a leadership and community service group for young women.

After high school, Lisa followed her passion, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Sacramento State University. She enjoyed a 30+year career teaching kindergarten and transitional kindergarten in the Redwood City School District at Taft and Roosevelt elementary schools. She loved her profession, colleagues, and many, many wonderful students.

Lisa cared deeply for animals volunteering for Pets in Need and raising cats, rabbits, a gecko, and her Citron-crested cockatoo, Moses, who is now in the loving care of the Tree of Life Rescue and Sanctuary in Placerville California.

Tante Lisa, as she was known to her nieces and nephew, Ellee, Alyssa, Sarah and Scott, was the best aunt ever - always curious about their interests and dreams, attending dance recitals, choral concerts, graduations, and taking them on trips to Disney World. Her niece, Sarah, followed her lead and became an elementary school teacher.

One of Lisa's earliest memories was walking with her great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother to a thrift store in San Francisco where she found a little doll with red hair like her own. Her great-grandmother gave her the doll and hand-made it a beautiful dress. She kept the doll in her room her entire life.

Lisa was a caregiver to her mother and father when they needed it most and will be greatly missed by her loving father Louis Bamberger Sr, brothers Louis Jr. and David, sisters-in-law Cheryl and Terry, and extended family and friends. We will miss her joy, laugh, love and caring presence.

She will be laid to rest next to her mother at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Pets in Need at petsinneed.org and the Souza Bird Sanctuary at souzasanctuary.wixsite.com/rescue.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Bamberger

10 Entries

Jasmine Chavez

September 6, 2024

Ms. Bamberger was my kindergarten teacher, I was about 6 years old and i am now 22. I heard about Ms. Bambergers passing about a year ago and it made me feel devastated because she was such a good teacher, i remember being excited about her always putting the shark song for us and singing it too. That is the way i have. remembered her, for her kind self and passion for teaching. My condolences go out to her family, as you all were so lucky to have her. May you rest in peace Ms. Bamberger.

Jasmine Chavez

November 17, 2023

Lisa was my kindergarten teacher and I am now 21 years old. It saddens me to barely come across this news 3 years later. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace beautiful soul and thank you for all you had taught me.

Deborah Mulrooney Bruner

January 12, 2022

Very sad to learn about Lisa! Some of my best childhood memories from 4th to 8th grade definitely spent with Lisa at her house playing games and rainbows! She impacted my life in a positive way and not a year has gone by in my life where I didn´t think of her I have a special picture of us together that remains in my China cabinet that I treasure. My sincere condolences to her family and everybody that loved her.

Danny Raisor

November 9, 2020

I just heard about this, and I’m saddened for her family who I grew to love as a student to her father applying makeup for theatre at our high school.

Louis Bamberger

September 17, 2020

My sister was a lovely and warm person. She really enjoyed being a teacher and having the privileged to work with the many students she taught throughout her career. She really wanted them to grow in their knowledge and develop a love of learning.

The below picture is one of the last times that we were all together as a family during an outing at the CA State Capital. We were very fortunate to have been able to share many events live this one with her over the years.

I miss her deeply. Rest in peace Lisa.

Gaiane Villemaire

September 14, 2020

We are so sorry to hear, Ms. Bamberg that she passed away. She is resting in peace. My daughter went to Roosevelt from K to 8th grade. She was sweet and friendly to me bec I am deaf Mom.

Selah Mapes

September 13, 2020

Oh behalf of my daughter Lauren Buck (TK class of 2018-2019) and our whole family, we are sorry for your loss. Ms. Bamberger was such a wonderful teacher and really started our daughter on her love of school and learning. We will all miss her greatly

Suzie Larsen

September 13, 2020

I am so very sorry David, Terry and Ellee. My heart aches for your family during this time. Much love goes out to you all for the loss of this woman that was taken far too young.

Evelyn Winnegar

September 13, 2020

Though my son is three years younger than Lisa, we fondly remember that sweet girl at Henry Ford and Kennedy (band) and David and his talents! I worked with Dolores as a volunteer at the Henry Ford library for a time. I send my condolences to all of you at the loss of this dear one --I know that she must have left a trail of joys wherever she went.

Nancy Goold

September 12, 2020

I am so sorry about Lisa! God bless her and hold her in the palm of his hand.

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