Martha Isabell (Lopez) Fisher |
| Posted 2018-03-26 by mhenderson |
| Parker Pioneer, Parker, Arizona - Posted on February 14, 2018 - Martha Isabell Fisher passed away peacefully Feb. 8, 2018 surrounded by family and friends in Tucson AZ. Martha “Marti” was born April 29, 1941 in Bouse, Ariz. to Inez Rojas Lopez. She fondly remembered, as a child, selling empanadas in Bouse with her sister Dolly that her grandmother had made and tending to the many animals her family had on the Lopez Ranch which is west of Planet Ranch. She is survived by her son Augie Jr., (Geri), daughter-in-law Brenda (Bruce) Bequette, Seattle, WA, Ken, (Dottie) Haydis, Manhattan Beach, CA, Georgette & USMC Col. Jim Schaefer (Retired), Nipomo, CA, and sister Caryn (Thomas) Womack, Little Rock, AR. Grandchildren, Randi Jane, Jeremy Fisher, Sierra, Kyle Bequette, Matt Haydis and Lyndsey Gunson. She is predeceased by son Randy Fisher and several family members. As a young child she often had to work helping her mom and family at various local Parker cafes’; Mrs. Smith’s Little Café, The Branding Iron, The Corner Drug Store, and Midway Café come to mind. After spending some years in California raising her children, she returned with her kids to Parker in 1965. She was able to find part time work at the Parker Professional Plaza, two days a week as a dental assistant for Dr. Dodson, DDS, and two days a week as a medical assistant for Optometrist’s Dr.’s Huffman and Relling, OD. She also tended bar at the Bull Pen in the mid 70’s. In early 1978 Marti got her first full time job when she started working as a dental assistant for Dr. Larry McEntire, DDS, and retiring 33 years later as the office manager in late 2011 shortly after Dr. McEntire had retired. Some of the things that Marti enjoyed; working on her yard, maintaining her house and caring for her dogs. She derived great joy from traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and the many parties that she had over the years for family and friends. We will also miss her delicious tamales she made during the Holiday Season. She was quite adventurous and loved hiking. She hiked the Grand Canyon many times going from the South Rim to the North Rim and back to the South rim, with her friend Judge Irwin and his wife Phyllis. She also hiked down to Phantom Ranch, with Geri, where they spent the night celebrating her 53rd birthday and hiked out the next day. In her later years she enjoyed watching the Blackhawks play. Special thanks to Bayada Home Health Care and to Casa De la Luz Hospice Care Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make a donation to your local Humane Society. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 14 2018, at the Parker Funeral Home 1704 Ocotillo Ave, Parker AZ from 5 pm – 7 pm, with services on Thursday February 15 at Lilly of the Valley Church 812 S. Eagle Ave Parker AZ at 11:00 AM |
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