Connie Santee

Seaview, Washington resident Connie L. Santee, 56, died peacefully October 7, 2007 at her home. She was born to Robert and Helen (Jeannie) Conner on December 18, 1951 in Longview, WA. Connie shared many childhood adventures with her three brothers Randy, Rick, and Larry. As a child growing up in northern California, Connie attended Catholic school and enjoyed riding her family's horses. In 1967, her family moved to the Long Beach peninsula where she attended Ilwaco High School until her graduation. Throughout her life, Connie plied her trade for tending bar in various establishments on the peninsula. She developed many enduring friendships and was loved by those who met her. Connie was known for being the life of the party and her friends enjoyed her fun-loving approach to life. Some friends, as close as family, have stayed by her side through her long battle with cancer. Connie loved spending time with her grandchildren Brook and Allyssa Morgan of Long Beach. Connie also enjoyed shopping and adding to her extensive assortment of elephant collectables. Her fondest memories were of vacationing on Lake Shasta, CA in houseboats and she absolutely loved the redwood forest there. Brothers Rick, Randy, and Larry Conner of Sonora, CA; daughter Kara, her husband Greg Morgan, their children Brooke and Allyssa of Long Beach, WA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews survive Connie. A memorial service was held 2:00 PM Sunday October 28, 2007 at Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jerrett Johnson officiating. a celebration of Connie's life at Rod's Lamplighter restaurant shortly thereafter. Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, Long Beach, WA in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook or share a memory at www.penttilaschapel.com Contributions can be made out to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ FWY, Ste. 250 Dallas, TX 75244. or The South Pacific County Humane Society, PO Box 101 Long Beach, WA 98631.