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Lisa Van Meter Laichtman passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, from a brain tumor. Lisa grew up in Fresno and graduated from Bullard High School in 1973. After earning a Life Sciences Degree from University of California, Santa Barbara, she spent her adult life in Southern California, mainly in Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. She taught for many years at Walgrove Elementary School in Santa Monica, where she was a deeply loved teacher and widely respected colleague. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Van Meter, M.D.; and the love of her life, Patrick McClure. She is survived by her mother, Jean Douglas Van Meter Siemens, and her step-father, Nick Siemens, of Reedley, CA; her sister, Linn Van Meter, of Eureka, CA; and her cherished son, David Laichtman, of Scottsdale, AZ. Friends are asked to contact the family regarding a private gathering.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Feb. 15, 2015.

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Justin L

August 7, 2025

She was my 3rd grade teacher sometime between 2005-2007. She was strict but always led with kindness and compassion. I´ll remember her for her stern looks that I can still remember vividly and her kind heart that led through every lesson. Ten years later sending condolences to her friends and family who I know are still missing her.

kk

February 16, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6

Kathy Mertz Smuz

February 16, 2015

So sorry to hear this. Lisa was a sweetheart who always had a smile and a friendly word for everyone. My sympathy to all those who loved her.

Beth Anne Binns Thomas

February 15, 2015

Such sad news. Lisa was probably the best person I met in high school and I was truly glad to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Leslie Fullerton Ackles

February 15, 2015

Lisa was a bright light for me as a classmate at Bullard High School. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.

Paula Bonadelle De Young

February 15, 2015

Lisa was a kind and dear classmate at Bullard High. Sympathies and prayers to her family. God bless.

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