Lisa Marie Santee

Lisa Marie Santee, 25, a lifelong Rancho Cucamonga resident, passed away on May 16, 2008, in Los Angeles. She is survived by her parents, Randy and Barbara Santee, her brother, Christopher, her paternal grandparents Currie and Vivian Santee, her maternal grandmother Helen Tennant and her boyfriend, Kasey Steendam. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Frank Tennant. Born December 4, 1982 in Montclair, Lisa attended Etiwanda High School graduating in 2001. She loved fashion, so continued her education and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Des ign and Merchandising in 2003 with her A.A. degree. Upon graduating she became an Assistant Designer for Roca Wear clothing, from there she worked briefly for Rock 'N Republic Jeans, then Echo Red Clothing where she became a Lead Designer. For the past year she was a Lead Designer for Seven Licensing Co. (Seven & Seven Jeans). Lisa loved to travel and her career gave her the opportunity to spend time in China, England, France, and Germany. She was planning to go India for her next assignment. "Fashion was h er Passion". Lisa was an amazing and accomplished young woman who had a passion for people and touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved her family, Kasey and her many friends. She loved life and she loved having fun and making people laugh. Lisa's smile could light up a room. She loved all types of music, the television show "Sex in the City", Broadway musicals and any and all types of food. Lisa was a joy and inspiration to everyone and in return she was loved beyond belief. Additional survivor s include Aunt Sheila and Uncle Joe Panattoni, Uncle Tony and Aunt Lisa Tennant, Cousins Chad and Kelli Panattoni, Aja, Janelle, Kati and Anthony Tennant and too many friends to list, but they all know who they are and that she loved them with all her heart. Visitation will be held at Todd Memorial Chapel, Claremont, CA on Thursday, May 22nd, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Memorial services will be conducted Friday May 23rd at Water of Life Community Church Chapel in Fontana at 10 a.m. Graveside services immediate ly following at Oak Park Cemetery in Claremont. The location for a reception will be announced at the Memorial Service.