Saturday, April 21, 2012
Thank you
I just want to thank you guys for the outpouring of sympathy and condolences extended our way. The last 6 weeks have been extremely difficult for me and my family and makes me really appreciate what you guys endured 10 years ago. The flowers were beautiful and were one of three chosen to be taken to the cemetery. Mothers are wonderful people and I only hope our daughters take as good of care of us as we did ours. (it's a good thing too that we all have daughters). I was glad that each of you at some point shared her life here. She will be greatly missed. Love you guys and hope to see you soon. Suzy
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Grandma Fisher
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Suzy and her family this week on the passing of her mom, Grandma Fisher. She was a great lady and I enjoyed visiting and seeing her whenever we went to DeLand.
Marian W. Fisher, age 96, passed away on April 12, 2012 in DeLand, FL surrounded by friends and family members. Marian was born in Valdosta, GA, Feb. 22, 1916 to Loris M and Willie Belle Weeks. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Loris M. Weeks, Jr., husband Harold J. Fisher and her oldest son, Wayne A. Fisher. Marian moved to DeLand in 1925, matriculated through the public school system and graduated from DeLand High School in 1933 and was awarded the Citizenship Cup for her class. She went on to graduate from Fla. State College for Women (now FSU) in 1937 with a Bachelor's degree in Education. While at FSCW, Marian briefly held the NCAA record for swimming the 50 yard back stroke. After graduation from college, her first teaching position was in Cross City, FL and she ultimately migrated to DeLand to be closer to her parents. At DHS she met her future husband. Marian and Harold (Red) married May 30, 1938 and raised six children, Wayne A., Harold M., John A., Richard E., Martha A., and Susan J. One of her lifelong goals was to have all of her children seek higher education and be positive contributors to the communities they lived in. She was rewarded with children and grandchildren being awarded Bachelors, Masters and Doctorates in business, engineering, education, criminology and medicine. During World War II, Marian contributed to the war effort by building airplanes for the U.S. Army Air Corps located at the DeLand Airbase. In 1950, she began a 27 year career in the DeLand Public School System teaching Physical Education and coaching sports related activities. She was an inspiration to her students and counseled them in being positive, contributing members to the community. During summer vacations, she worked with the City of DeLand's Recreation Department teaching the many of West Volusia's children to swim. In retirement, she spent many years helping her sons and daughters raise their children, traveling throughout the world and enjoying life as a senior citizen. Marian remained active all of her life teaching swimming, fitness, and exercise at community centers to young kids and senior citizens. In 2009, she was in inducted into the DeLand High School Sports Hall of Fame. Marian was an avid athlete, enjoyed playing golf, tennis and many other outdoor sports. Marian also enjoyed many hobbies as quilting, sewing, needle work / crocheting, and working crossword puzzles. Idleness was not part of character as she developed a proactive approach to life and was a leader by example. She was an avid bridge player who played with a group of friends (Ding-A-Lings) for more than 35 years and spent much of her other time with many of her friends. She was the oldest surviving member of Trinity Methodist Church in DeLand having joined in 1928 and was, at the time, a third generation member. Marian is survived by five of her children-Malcolm (Tallahassee), John A. (Diane, Pell City, AL), Richard E. (Joyce, DeLand), Martha A., (Arthur Parissi, DeLand) and Susan J. (Craig Walker, DeLand), 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Viewing will be from 6:00-8:00 PM at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand on Monday, April 16. A service to celebrate Marian's life and share memories with the family and friends will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, N. Clara Ave., DeLand at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 17. Internment immediately following the service will be at Oakdale Cemetery with a reception to follow at Trinity Methodist United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation to Trinity United Methodist Church in DeLand.
Marian W. Fisher, age 96, passed away on April 12, 2012 in DeLand, FL surrounded by friends and family members. Marian was born in Valdosta, GA, Feb. 22, 1916 to Loris M and Willie Belle Weeks. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Loris M. Weeks, Jr., husband Harold J. Fisher and her oldest son, Wayne A. Fisher. Marian moved to DeLand in 1925, matriculated through the public school system and graduated from DeLand High School in 1933 and was awarded the Citizenship Cup for her class. She went on to graduate from Fla. State College for Women (now FSU) in 1937 with a Bachelor's degree in Education. While at FSCW, Marian briefly held the NCAA record for swimming the 50 yard back stroke. After graduation from college, her first teaching position was in Cross City, FL and she ultimately migrated to DeLand to be closer to her parents. At DHS she met her future husband. Marian and Harold (Red) married May 30, 1938 and raised six children, Wayne A., Harold M., John A., Richard E., Martha A., and Susan J. One of her lifelong goals was to have all of her children seek higher education and be positive contributors to the communities they lived in. She was rewarded with children and grandchildren being awarded Bachelors, Masters and Doctorates in business, engineering, education, criminology and medicine. During World War II, Marian contributed to the war effort by building airplanes for the U.S. Army Air Corps located at the DeLand Airbase. In 1950, she began a 27 year career in the DeLand Public School System teaching Physical Education and coaching sports related activities. She was an inspiration to her students and counseled them in being positive, contributing members to the community. During summer vacations, she worked with the City of DeLand's Recreation Department teaching the many of West Volusia's children to swim. In retirement, she spent many years helping her sons and daughters raise their children, traveling throughout the world and enjoying life as a senior citizen. Marian remained active all of her life teaching swimming, fitness, and exercise at community centers to young kids and senior citizens. In 2009, she was in inducted into the DeLand High School Sports Hall of Fame. Marian was an avid athlete, enjoyed playing golf, tennis and many other outdoor sports. Marian also enjoyed many hobbies as quilting, sewing, needle work / crocheting, and working crossword puzzles. Idleness was not part of character as she developed a proactive approach to life and was a leader by example. She was an avid bridge player who played with a group of friends (Ding-A-Lings) for more than 35 years and spent much of her other time with many of her friends. She was the oldest surviving member of Trinity Methodist Church in DeLand having joined in 1928 and was, at the time, a third generation member. Marian is survived by five of her children-Malcolm (Tallahassee), John A. (Diane, Pell City, AL), Richard E. (Joyce, DeLand), Martha A., (Arthur Parissi, DeLand) and Susan J. (Craig Walker, DeLand), 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Viewing will be from 6:00-8:00 PM at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand on Monday, April 16. A service to celebrate Marian's life and share memories with the family and friends will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, N. Clara Ave., DeLand at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 17. Internment immediately following the service will be at Oakdale Cemetery with a reception to follow at Trinity Methodist United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation to Trinity United Methodist Church in DeLand.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Life Can Change in a Second
Last Thursday morning, Scott received a call that everybody dreads. His brother, Robert, was in a explosion at Ashgrove Cement where he works. All we knew at that time was that he was alive and it was really bad. Luckily, somebody from up above was guarding over him because he is coming home from the hospital today and he is alive and he will recover. He was many weeks and months of recovery but it could have been so much worse.
Robert and 2 co-workers were working in the crusher and they were crushing rock with dynamite-like clay. Robert had been down inside the crusher 3 times that morning and on the 4th time, for some reason nobody will ever know, the coworker above didn't take the standard safety precautions and make sure Robert was out when he triggered the explosion. The explosion threw Robert about 30 feet and he landed on some cables. He never lost consciousness through the whole thing. He crawled to where he knew they could get to him and waited for help. Ashgrove has their own ambulance and EMT's on site, so luckily help was not far and they didn't have to wait for an ambulance from Delta or Nephi to arrive. They transported him to Nephi and then later he ended up at the University of Utah Burn Center. He has a perforated ear drum, broken right arm, and they had to re-attach his lip/chin area. He has sharpnel-like wounds and burns all over his face, neck, arms, torso and legs. He is so lucky to be alive.
Yes life can change in a moment and thankfully this time we aren't planning a funeral. So, hug the ones you love and tell them you love them today!!!
Robert and 2 co-workers were working in the crusher and they were crushing rock with dynamite-like clay. Robert had been down inside the crusher 3 times that morning and on the 4th time, for some reason nobody will ever know, the coworker above didn't take the standard safety precautions and make sure Robert was out when he triggered the explosion. The explosion threw Robert about 30 feet and he landed on some cables. He never lost consciousness through the whole thing. He crawled to where he knew they could get to him and waited for help. Ashgrove has their own ambulance and EMT's on site, so luckily help was not far and they didn't have to wait for an ambulance from Delta or Nephi to arrive. They transported him to Nephi and then later he ended up at the University of Utah Burn Center. He has a perforated ear drum, broken right arm, and they had to re-attach his lip/chin area. He has sharpnel-like wounds and burns all over his face, neck, arms, torso and legs. He is so lucky to be alive.
Yes life can change in a moment and thankfully this time we aren't planning a funeral. So, hug the ones you love and tell them you love them today!!!
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