Renon Fisher Zabriskie Obituary (1947 - 2011)

ReNon Fisher Zabriskie Click here to listen to Funeral Recording ReNon Fisher Zabriskie, November 3, 1947 - August 26, 2011, died peacefully in her home after a valiant battle with cancer. ReNon was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the last of five children, to her courageous parents Louise Larsen Fisher and Milton Byron Fisher. She was the cherished wife of Noel Reynolds Zabriskie for more than 41 years. They were married and sealed in the LDS Salt Lake Temple December 18, 1969. ReNon was raised in Bountiful and Provo, Utah. She graduated from Brigham Young High School class of 1966. She attended Brigham Young University and in 1970 received a Bachelor's degree, double majoring in home economics and math. In 1972 ReNon and Noel moved to Ogden, Utah where they became esteemed members of the community. ReNon touched hundreds of children's lives with her gentle and patient instruction teaching students at Mound Fort Junior High School, piano lessons, folk dance, and preschool. ReNon was a faithful member of the LDS Church serving in many teaching, musical, and service callings including president of the Stake and Ward Relief Society as well as Ward Primary. ReNon will always be remembered for her unceasing service to others. She blessed all she knew through her cooking, handwork, event planning, baking, sewing, and music. Most of all, ReNon loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She is the keystone of her family. She is survived by her husband, and five children: Ranae and Danny Hart, Kaysville; Rachelle and Tony Greenwell, Roy; Alan and Jennie Zabriskie, Warrensburg, MO; Becky and Brad Petersen, Ogden; and Lauren Zabriskie, Ogden. Also surviving are her siblings, Byron and Joan Fisher, Springdale; Lowell and Ellen Fisher, Ann Arbor, MI; Carol and John Harper, Cedar Hills; and her eleven precious grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Shirlene (Don) Olsen, Manti. Services will be held at the Mount Ogden Ward Chapel, 1314 27th Street, Ogden. Friends and family are invited to gather there from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, August 29, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday followed by interment in the Ogden City Cemetery. ReNon greatly valued the missionary work of the LDS Church. Because of this, we ask that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to an LDS Ward Missionary Fund. VisitationMt. Ogden Ward 1314 27th Street Ogden, UT August 29, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMt. Ogden Ward Chapel 1314 27th Street Ogden, UT August 30, 2011 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 August 30, 2011