Book of Memories for Lisa A. Adams

Story shared: Wonderful all around person

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:42:21 EDT

Lisa was a great asset at Pennridge. As a teaching assistant, she was always supportive of the students and an understanding ear. She was also generous with her time to assist the special ed teachers by making copies or organizing paperwork, even though it was not a part of her job description. She was a happy face to see every morning and she would always ask how i was doing. She dwelled on the positive. I got a cancer diagnosis this year and she was very supportive. She was not in school when I returned from my surgery and when I saw her at a memorial service for one of the PCAs who worked at Pennridge High School, I asked her how she was and told her I was worried about her, she told me not to worry about her and how was I doing.

I am so sad to hear of her passing. She will be sorely missed at Pennridge High school.

Story shared: Long Time Friend

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:20:45 EDT

Lisa and I met when I first came to Pennridge High School 17 years ago. At that time the special education teachers had the pleasure of having the teaching assistance with us in our self contained classes. Although Lisa was not assigned to work with me, we ate lunch together everyday in my classroom. I was able to get to know Lisa on a personal level. I admired her sense of humor, her humbled spirit and her love for her children. We had a lot of laughs discussing our children and comparing notes since they were the same age as mine. Together, we fretted about the "teenage age stuff", the heartbreaks, the cost of colleges and our children's future. We gave each other advice and enjoyed sharing our family stories with each other. As time went on, things changed at the high school and I did not get to see Lisa as often. There were some years when she was with me in my co-taught class and other years when I only got to see her in the hallways. Yet no matter when we saw each other, we picked up where with left off. Catching up on the kids, asking how things were going and having a laugh together. LIsa was true to herself and was truely a genuine person. She said what she felt and she felt what she said. I admired her candor and her ability to see things how they really were. We have lost a very special person. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I will miss her dearly.

Condolence From Doris Hall Buchanan

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:04:22 EDT

We send our deepest sympathies to the Adams and Laskow families in the passing of Lisa. Growing up in Hartsville was so much fun. Playing baseball and breaking the Brinkman's windows, now who did that? Lisa was always ready to join in and do anything even just taking a walk was fun. The memories shared are priceless and held close for all of us. Lisa was a beautiful woman with a big smile and ready to share life. Peace and Love, Brian and Doris Hall Buchanan

Story shared: Beautiful Soul

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:37:23 EDT

Lisa and I met through her friend when all our kids were in elementary school. We would see them off to school and then every week or two go out to breakfast and in the summer hang at Holiday House pool. I will never forget her support when I went through a very tough time in my life. She even left an inspiring book in my mailbox with a lovely note written inside I love her for everything she was that I wasn't - unbelievably artistic, soulful, calming and sweet. I will never forget all the times she came into our room and called it her Happy Place. I hope you are there now and forever, Lisa. I will miss you. Lori

Condolence From The Staff at Ridge Chiropractic

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:12:41 EDT

It is with heavy hearts that we share in Lisas passing. Always a positive attitude and a huge smile no matter the trials. We will truly miss her glowing energy and were blessed to have known her.

Story shared: Always ready to smile

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:17:42 EDT

I worked with Lisa at PHS for many years and will miss her terribly. She was always ready to give me a"hello how are you" and take the time to care about my answer! Loved that smile! Much love xoxoxox

Condolence From Dale Hall

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:55:57 EDT

Mark, Paul, Jan and family; Growing up in Hartsville seems like a long time ago, but still remember the basket ball games. So very sorry for Lisa's passing and now living near her in Sellersville.She was always a shining light of the family.

Story shared: My Coworker/Friend

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:36:43 EDT

I was a coworker at PHS with Lisa but most importantly I was privileged to call her my friend. There were some days we did not always agree our political views could cause some heated discussions at lunch. But we shared one common thing, our love for our families. There was not a day that went by that we did not share a story of our husbands or our children. Lisa would share of the stories of her and Bob kayaking, how he planned the trip to the beach, her surpirse birthday party, or of their trip to Key West that she FINALLY had taken this past winter! She enjoyed the times they had spent together. Of course Lisa enjoyed sharing the stories of how proud she was of Kylie and Brian. We are all moms and that was always the topics of our lunch conversations. We heard how proud she was of Kylie and her art job on the cruise lines and how excited she was for Kylie to get to see the world. She was always so proud of Kylie's artistic abilities as Lisa had that talent and shared that many times to decorate our Room #105. Brian your mom shared with us the stories from your Phildadelphia teaching job. It definitely made our jobs look easy. She worried about you but she always knew your future was going to be amazing. She loved her family and of course her dog. We will miss her stories she shared. I know besides her family she loved the students and coworkers at PHS and dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives of others. I was very fortunate to have met Lisa and I will never forget the years that we shared at PHS. I am very sorry that we have suffered this loss. I pray for comfort and peace for her family and all who knew Lisa.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Linda Johnston

Condolence From Lauran Gorr

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:02:12 EDT

Lisa and I became friendly when our children were in elementary school at West Rockhill. We spent many hours together volunteering for the various events through the years. My daughter was fortunate enough to have her as a teaching assistant in one of her classes in her junior year. Lisa was a kind, gentle soul who made a tremendous impact on our community. She was a champion of children, women, education, and the environment. She loved her family fiercely and will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her...a good soul who left this world better than when she entered it. My thoughts are prayers are with Bob, Kylie, and Brian through this difficult time. Rest in peace, sweet Lisa.

Story shared: A Giving Heart

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:53:25 EDT

I have worked with Lisa at Pennridge high school for a number of years. Lisa was a sweet person who cared about the students she assisted. She participated as a volunteer for PHS Mini-Thon, enjoying every minute that she could give for a good cause to help another human being. She supported students outside the classroom by attending sports, art, music and theatre programs. She loved to garden outside and brought cheery gardens with motivating and inspirational messages to our lunch room bulletin boards. Lisa adored her children, Kylie and Brian and enjoyed visits with her extended family. Lisa will be deeply missed by many that knew her humble and giving heart !

With Deepest Sympathy,

Lynda Ziegler

Story shared: A caring person

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:27:42 EDT

I too met Lisa at Pennridge High School years ago. She cared about the students in her classes. She also was always a good listener. When she had lunch 4th period sometimes I would go down just to catch up with her and keep her company. She'd patiently listen to what I had to say knowing that somtimes I just needed to talk.

She was a very creative and modest person. We all enjoyed her wonderful, cheery bulletin boards that added a ray of sunshine to our IPC where we ate lunch. When we'd compliment her on her beautiful work she'd just pass it off as if it was nothing. The personal touches meant a lot to us though and the fact that she had spent so much of her own time to make things brighter for all of us.

I will miss her!

Lucy

Photo shared: Lisa Adams.JPG

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:18:58 EDT

Story shared: My coworker

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:13:25 EDT

Lisa was my coworker at Pennridge High School for many years. As classroom teaching assistants every school year was a new adventure since we could be assigned to work in any subject area for any grade level -- ninth through twelfth.

During any given year Lisa might have worked with 6-7 different teachers each day. It was kind of like having 6-7 different bosses but she rolled with it and was always concerned about the students in her classes, showing kindness and compassion.

Additionally, Lisa kept our (other teaching assistants) spirits up by creating beautiful bulletin boards with positive, inspirational quotes.

She made a difference in many lives and will be greatly missed.

Sally