Jean Ann Fischer was born to Albert and Rosalie (Erickson) Fischer on December 17, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on July 30, 2024, in Estes Park, Colorado. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Rosalie Fischer, her sisters Thelmae and Dorothy, her mentor & special friend Elizabeth Clark, and her best friend Katie Gater.
Jean is survived by special extended family members who have stayed in touch with her over the years. These friends include the entire Brannen Family: Larry & Donna, Terri, Greg & Debi, Mark & Kim, and Kevin; Susan & Terry Mickow; Patricia Getchius; Jeannie & Jerry Williams; Maggie Lopez; Marla Pellish; John & Debbie Christopher; Ricky Rojas; Ande Merritt; Gail VanSickle; the entire Bob Maitland Family: Bob & Krislen, Kendra, and Garrett; Shirley McLaren; Sally & Tom Grahn; Marsha Yelick; Barb Kamlet; Anne Slack; Margaret Spector; Carol Saunders; and Carole Cameron. Jean is survived by nephews Mark Arevian and Scott Arevian, and niece Debra (Hal) Wederath.
Jean’s family moved to Denver, Colorado, when she was 4 1/2 years old and they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, when she started high school. Jean came back to Denver for college at the University of Denver where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Mathematics and Education followed by a Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling. Jean graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She was very involved in many aspects of campus life and leadership roles during college and post-graduate studies. Jean was an active member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority, President of the Associated Women Students group, was tapped for Mortar Board, served in several Honorary groups and was a member of the Pep Club as well as other campus groups.
Jean’s successful teaching and counseling career was in Denver, Colorado, at the high school level. Then she transitioned to work in the private sector and moved to Nederland, Colorado, and later moved to Estes Park, Colorado, where she resided for 35 years.
As for religious background, Jean had experience as a church youth group leader and taught Vacation Bible School. She was a faithful Sunday churchgoer until Sunday services became more of a social event than faith-based service.
Hobbies included snow skiing & water skiing. Jean said that it was a joy to live next door to and enjoy the Rocky Mountain National Park for 35 years of her life.
Memorial donations or “Memory of Jean Fischer” can be made to the Lustgarten Foundation - Pancreatic Cancer Research, PO Box 5035, Boone, IA, 50950-0035, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Special message to share with everyone: Experiences with extensive project involvement during Jean’s college years influenced the development of her lifelong values. Jean said “the only thing that really means anything, and gives you joy, is to surround yourself with people you like, people you admire, and people you love. Choose people rather than projects.” Jean would like to share a big THANK YOU with all the folks who contributed so much joy and pleasure to her life.
Jean’s ashes will be interred in the Fischer Family plot in Elmhurst, Illinois, at a later date. To share a memory of Jean please visit www.allnuttestespark.com.
