FISCHER, Delores (Doty)
On June 28th we lost a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Delores (Doty) Pauline Fischer was born January 17, 1937. She was 75 when she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. Doty was born in Whitehall Montana to Elso Patacini who passed away May 20, 1960 and Mary Delores Bianco, who passed away November 14, 1995. Delores’s sister, Tina LeClaire resides in Anaconda with her husband Wally. During Doty’s illness Tina and Doty’s daughter in law Jenny Davis would travel from Anaconda every other week and help with the house cleaning and laundry, this was greatly appreciated by all the family members.
Doty was an amazing cook. She could pull left over’s out of the refrigerator and make a nine course meal. She enjoyed gatherings and loved spending time with her family. Her quick wit was an antidote to even troubled times. She was creative and enjoyed all sorts of crafts. She had a keen eye and made everything beautiful. Doty had numerous friends and acquaintances. She was a great friend to have. She would unselfishly give her time to anyone who needed help. Many of these friendships were established at her various work places.
She was a waitress at the Park Cafe in Anaconda for over 10 years. This is where she met Lawrence (Larry) Victor Fischer whom she married July 19th, 1974. The couple moved to Helena and Doty worked as a cosmetologist for Buttreys/Osco until she retired in 1995. After retirement Larry and Doty spent winters in Yuma, Arizona. They owned a park model and Doty was the Entertainment Director for the Shangri La Park. They would leave in December and return late April. People have commented that she was the best director they ever had and the park was not the same after she quit.
In addition to countless friends Doty had 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her six children are Rhonda (Paul) Greenough, Dannette (Bill) Souza, Jeffrey D. Lutey, Dwane (Jenny) Davis, Scott D. Davis and significant other Kelleen Blake; and Debbie (Kenneth) Zipperian. She loved her grandchildren Stacey (Chris) McClincy, Nichole (Galen) Purfeerst, Jessica (Shawn) Sanford, Mike Lutey, Melissa Lutey, Holly Lutey, Heather Lutey, Dennis Davis, Cassandra Davis, Danielle Davis, Dylan Davis and Wyatt Zipperian. Her great grandchildren are Alyson and Mac McClincy and Anden Purfeerst.
So remember her fondly and cherish the time you shared. The world is truly a better place because she lived, loved and laughed.
Funeral Services will be held at noon Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 North Ewing Street. A reception will follow the service in the Brondel Center at the Cathedral. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Peter’s Hospice, 2475 Broadway.
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Bob Smith says
Larry, I was so sad to hear of Dotties passing and I am very sorry. Please accept my most sincere condolences. I know what you’re experiencing as I lost my wife on Thanksgiving Day last year. They say time heals all but sometimes I wonder.
Brad and Mary Purfeerst says
Rhonda and family, thinking of you and hoping all of the prayers and thoughts being sent your way, are a comfort. We are so sorry for your loss – “If ever you’ve lived on an island, if ever you’ve live by the sea; You’ll never return to mainland Once your spirit has been set free.” Remember her always. Love, Mary and Brad
Dan and Janice Connors says
Larry and family, So sad to hear of Doty’s passing. She was so much fun to work with back in the day at Osco Drug. She was a true original and a wonderful friend and is in our thoughts and prayers.
Gino and Doug says
Scott, Larry and family: So sorry for your loss. Doty is no longer suffering and your pain shall also pass. May your memories keep her forever in your heart.
Jean Fitzgerald. says
Larry, I just heard about Doty from Jo and I am so sorry for you and your family. And people are so right about her being the best activity director at Shang ra la.
And with your help she did a bank up job.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Jean Fitzgerald, Yuma Az.
Kelly Schroeder Rhimer says
Larry and Family, So sorry to hear of your lose. Doty w.as a wonderful and friendly person. You and your family are in my prayers
Laurie Stromberg Miller says
Larry, Scott, Dwayne & Family,
I just wanted you to know I’m keeping you all in my prayers… Doty was such a special lady, she adopted so many of us strays and took us under her wing. She was a mom to so many of us… Her humor was remarkable along with her ability to do any and everything without messing her hairdo!!! The only time I was ever truly scared was the day Mark Murphy blasted her in the back of the head with a super soaker! I’d never heard a Parental figure drop the F-bomb before!!! I loved Doty!
Matt & Mary Kunnary & Sheila says
Scott & Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your loss.
God’s Blessings.
Peggy Bronson says
Our thoughts go out to you Larry and your family. Doty was a special lady. We have many fond memories of her and Donna and how much fun they had together and cared about each other. We will always be grateful to all of her help to Donna and all of us during Donnas illnes also. Take care of yourself and hold on to the many great memories you and your family have a such a wonderful lady. Love Gordon, Peg & family
Peggy Patacini Eggen says
I am so sorry to hear about Doty passing away. She was such a kind lady and I always admired her. She was a fireball and I always enjoyed her humor, kindness and the love she had for her family. She was my cousin therefore we shared that great Patacini blood..growing up in Pleasant valley and all the memories that went with it. God Bless you Doty and bless all your family during this sad time. I am praying for all of you!
Stan and Janet Peters says
Dear Larry and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doty was a very special friend to us as you are Larry.
Love
Stan & Janet
Steve and Carol Athearn says
Our heartfelt condolences to your family from ours. We will always have Doty in our memories.
Tim and Jodie Branson says
We are so sorry for your loss Larry. When ever you and Doty enter my thoughts I always find myself smiling. She is what made the old Buttreys what it was, FUN! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Traci Kelley says
Larry and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Doty. I was just a little girl about 5 or 6 when I first met Doty, what a wonderful woman! My dad Bob Kelley was the pharmacist at Buttrey’s and everytime we came to see him, we always ran over to the cosmetics to see Doty. She would walk us around the perfume’s and lipsticks which was soo exciting for 2 little girls! She always had a huge smile and open arms to always give us the best hugs. Our family often talks about our “Helena days” and Larry and Doty always come up. I hope you all take comfort in knowing how special she was to so many people and how much love everyone who she ever met had for her. May she rest in peace and in our hearts.
Dylan Davis says
My grandma was a good person I loved her dearly I miss her a lot I hope she is resting In peace
Mariah English says
Doty was my best friend Dylan Davis’s grandma she was one of the sweetest people I have ever met and I only saw her one day.! I am always with the family of this wonderful person. I know many and they are amazing! ~sorry for your loss, Mariah