Mrs. Marie Irene Fisher Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fisher, Marie Irene (nee Staddon), was born February 16, 1931, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on July 4th, 2016 at 85 years old. Marie was the beloved daughter of the late William and Cora Belle (nee Tofflemire) Staddon, cherished sister of the late Bruce (Darlene) Staddon, dear wife of the late Gordon A. Fisher, loving mother to Kenneth (Mary) Fisher, Donald (Sherri) Fisher, Karen, Gary (Janice) Fisher, and Mark (Gina) Fisher, proud grandmother of David, Aaron, Tyler, Brittany, Paul, Kevin, James, Crystal, and Daniel Fisher, and dear to multiple great grandchildren, cousins, nephews, and nieces. Marie was born in the small town of Harrow, Ontario. It is from this small town that she drew her sense of faith, family, and community. It was in Harrow's Baptist church that Marie expressed her joy of music by playing piano and singing in choir. It was also in church that she met and later married Gordon Fisher. After the family relocated to St Louis in 1966, she continued to sing in the church choir and also with the Bach Symphony Chorus accompanied by the St Louis Symphony. In addition to music, Marie also delighted in wildlife and donated her time to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Butterfly house. Her faith, kindness, and love for animals are tributes to the beauty of her heart and soul. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4). Services: Funeral service will be held at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery on Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Marie's name to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Mrs. Marie Irene Fisher

February 16, 1931 - July 4, 2016