Lisa Mary Lawson

October 6, 2007

Lisa Mary Lawson passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, October 6, 2007. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 24, 1957 to G. Ninde and Carole (Clark) Lawson. She graduated from Findlay High School and Bowling Green State University and currently worked as a Special Education Teacher at Scott High School in Toledo. She is survived by her loving partner of 14 years Ann (Forsee) Cipriani and their five children Ryan Cipriani, Holly Cipriani, Katie King, Kerri Cipriani, and Kelly King. As a family they enjoyed traveling, sailing, camping, hiking, and time together with friends and family. Lisa's life touched people everywhere with her quiet soulful spirit and quick wit. She was affectionately reminded through her life of being "Little Miss Pumpkin 1968" at the Circleville, Ohio Pumpkin festival. She was diagnosed and bravely fought pancreatic cancer continuing to do lesson plans for her beloved students at Scott High School up until last week. Lisa is also survived by Amy (Lawson) & Chris Furminger of Binghamton, NY and their children Jeffrey, Stephani, Sarah, Melissa, Michael, Matthew, and Jacob; Dave Lawson & Jim Nickoff of Woodside, CA; Mary Lou & Billy Forsee of Sylvania, Ohio; Gail (Kent) Bishop of Sylvania, Ohio and their children Kelsey, Kendal, and Kassidy; Russell (Beverly) Forsee of Phoenix, AZ and their children Emily, Taylor, Ashley, Jessica, and David; Laura (JD) Georlett of Moline, IL and their children Pierce, Kayla, and Grant; Best Friends Janet Firestone & Susan Stagner and Larry & Lance Branam-Poling. A special thank you to the incredibly compassionate staff of Odyssey HealthCare (Hospice). Donations can be made to the Lawson-Cipriani Family Fund at any Charter One Bank for pancreatic cancer research. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 4:00pm at Christ Presbyterian Church 4225 Sylvania Avenue officiated by Rev. Julian Davies of The University Church. Also thank you to Ansberg-West Funeral Home for their support services.