Lisa Kiem Eiselstein
April 19, 1984-March 2, 2022
Temecula, California

Lisa Kiem Eiselstein passed away unexpectedly March 2, 2022 at the age of 37 in Temecula, California, after a long illness.

Lisa was born April 19, 1984 in San Leandro. She was adopted by Lawrence Eiselstein and Barbara Kiem, who were overjoyed with the arrival of their first child.

Lisa was a beautiful and kind soul. Her loving personality radiated wherever she went. She had an infectious smile, a quick wit, and a laugh that could brighten any room. Lisa loved her dogs, Brutus and Billy, and she spoiled them with toys and treats. She also had a love for horses. Lisa never missed her daily phone calls with her sister and best friend, Laura. Lisa also enjoyed travel, especially where there was either sand or snow.

She had a passion for sports, and played soccer and basketball throughout school. Lisa won the Girls State Tennis Championship in Salt Lake City while attending Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah. She spent her teenage summers at Ladera Oaks Swim and Tennis Club where she honed her skills. She graduated from Wasatch Academy in 2003, where she met the love of her life, Bobby Stefanko. Together, they developed a love of physical exercise at the gym, as well as attending sports events, including Giants and Angels baseball games. Lisa continued playing tennis, placing second at the Pacific Athletic Club Women's Singles Competition at Redwood Shores in 2011.

After attending Menlo Presbyterian Preschool, Lisa began kindergarten at Laurel Elementary in Atherton. She moved on to Encinal in Menlo Park, Woodland School in Portola Valley, and then Pinewood Middle School in Los Altos. Lisa went to boarding school at Wasatch Academy. One of the highlights of being in school in Utah was the 2002 Winter Olympics, which she and Bobby attended as spectators on several occasions. Lisa earned her Associate's Degree from Canada College.

Since 2016, Lisa had struggled with ulcerative colitis. She was always courageous and upbeat to the end of her life.

She is survived by her parents, Lawrence Eiselstein and Barbara Kiem in Atherton; her sister, Laura Eiselstein, and her niece, Nahla Alcaraz, in Aptos; her brother Alex Eiselstein in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and his children, Tatum, Tatianna, and Ryker; her uncle, William Kiem (Louisa) and aunts, Carol and June Eiselstein.

Lisa is survived by her life partner, Bobby Stefanko, in Temecula. A celebration of life will be held in April at Temecula.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation at crohnscolitisfoundation.org.