Jeanette Marion Fisher, 98, of Burlington, died peacefully after a month battle with COVID at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
She was born January 16, 1924, in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of George Edwin and Stella Anna (Wagner) Sleater. She married Ray Fisher on February 15, 1947, at her parents’ home in Burlington. He died April 6, 2006.
Jeanette worked as a secretary at the Iowa Soap Company for six years from 1941-1947. She then worked for 28 years as secretary for the Burlington Community School District, until her retirement in 1988.
She was a lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ and was a member of the Zion Quilters and the Christian Service Circle. She served six years on Consistory and was a member of the Archives and Memorial Committees. She was past president of Corse School PTA, past president of What-So-Ever and served on the board for King’s Daughters for over 23 years.
She was a volunteer for R.S.V.P. and the Welcome Center and recently received the mayor’s award for her lifetime achievement with volunteer work. She was a Charter Member of P.E.O. Chapter OW.
Jeanette enjoyed quilting, crocheting and needlepoint. She played in numerous bridge clubs and loved growing flowers in her yard. In her earlier years she enjoyed boating, water skiing, playing tennis and traveling, especially trips to visit family. In later years, she took an interest in coloring and completed many beautiful works of art.
She is survived by her three children; Nancy (David) Wenstrand of Columbia, Maryland, Robert (Donna) Fisher of Johnston, Iowa and Timothy (Jaclyn) Fisher of Denton, Texas; seven grandchildren, Patricia “Trish”, Douglas, Julie, Kyle, Kera, Brian and Kelly; great grandchildren, Caroline, Andrew, Rae, Levon, Kinley, Laiklyn, Landrick and Max; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, her daughter Gretchen Reilly and one sister Marjorie Ralston.
The funeral service for Mrs. Fisher will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26th at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Brice Hughes will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service.
A memorial has been established to Zion United Church of Christ.