ZIMMER, Zenith Ruth

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Sunday, March 02, 2014 Zenith Ruth Zimmer, 85, of Prescott, Ariz., died on Feb. 24, 2014, in Prescott. She was born on Oct. 12, 1928, in North Wilkesboro, N.C., to John and Zephyr (Tharpe) Waddell. Zenith spent her life as a nutritionist, retiring at the age of 59. She had many hobbies that included gardening, needlepoint, baking, with her favorite passion being able to spend time with her loved ones at the many family get-togethers. Her needlepoint and quilting work gained her many awards throughout her life. She is survived by her children, Melody (Don) Buckley, John (Diana) Alexander, David (Bea) Alexander, and Hillary Alexander; grandchildren Rich Doty, Melisa Clarke, Trey, Casey, Nick, Wesley, Chalace, Jessica and Allyson Alexander; seven great-grandchildren; sisters Irene Kay and Margaret Bumgardner; and many precious nieces, nephews, and family members who live out of state. Zenith was preceded in death by her parents, son James F. Alexander and three siblings. Services will take place at Hampton Funeral Home 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, with burial taking place at the Arizona Pioneers Cemetery. Donations can be made in memory of Zenith to the Granite Mountain Home Care and Hospice, 3107 Clearwater Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305. Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhome.com to sign her guestbook. Information provided by survivors.