The Life of DOROTHY LOUISE FISHER
Dorothy Fisher, 88, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Fountain West Care Center in West Des Moines. She was born September 22, 1923, near Oakland, to J. Harold and Bessie Roberts.
Walter A. Fisher and Dorothy were united in marriage on May 10, 1945. Dorothy worked for Emco Industries for many years. She enjoyed politics and was very involved with the Democratic Party and the union.
Left to honor her memory: her children, Harold E. (Paula) Fisher, Beardstown, IL, Ernest E. (Bev) Fisher, Wellborn, TX, Charles R. (Rebecca) Fisher, Ankeny, IA, Delores (Pete) Trevino of Bakersfield, CA and Linda Ingalls, Lakeport, CA; 24 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Speck, Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Fisher; father, J. Harold Roberts; mother, Bessie L. Sesker; children, Walter A. Fisher, Jr., Betty Reeder, Connie Kammerman; brother, George Roberts; and sister, Roberta Petersen.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, at the funeral home.
