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DENBY ZIMMERMAN Obituary

DENBY S. ZIMMERMAN
Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2012, two weeks after her 90th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Daniel D. Zimmerman; mother of Bree Fary (Tom), D. David Zimmerman, II (Melanie), and Roxanne Fus (Robert); grandmother of Amanda Fary, Danielle Fus, Daniel D. Zimmerman, III, Rachel Fus, Jesse Lim, Kathryn Zimmerman and the late Michelle Ringo; sister of Hugh Smith, Jr. of California, Caroline Kuempel of Texas, and the late Elaine Crawford, CE. Smith and James Booth Smith. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was born June 24, 1922 in Ridgeland, SC. She was a proud alumna of Winthrop College. A teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools for many years, she retired from Robert E. Peary High School. Graveside Service and Inurnment at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The East Iredell Lion's Club, 336 River Hill Road, Statesville, NC 28625 www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for DENBY ZIMMERMAN

12 Entries

Delight Jump

July 20, 2012

She was a great teacher -- and she had a sense of humor. Loved her class, thought of her often over the years. She'll be missed. Sorry for your loss.

Pamela Holcomb

July 20, 2012

Wonderful teacher, wonderful person, wonderful woman. She was a favorite teacher of mine and always smile when I think of her. So sorry for your loss.

Nancy (Willis) Harner

July 17, 2012

She was an awesome teacher and taught me the best skill..which is still in use today!....sympathy goes to her family.I know she will be thought of greatly by Peary HS generations....

Linda Danley

July 16, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Zimmerman family..She was a great teacher and friend always encouraging me to pass those shorthand exams she gave on any given moment..If it wasnt for those surprise exams i dont think i would have passed the civil service exam...funny, i still use shorthand today..Thank you Mrs. "Z"..you will be missed by all

Linda Leiby Danley, Class of '67 Peary High..

Audrey Gunnell-Lohr

July 16, 2012

My condolences go out to the family of Denby Zimmerman. She was loved by a lot of students and encouraged them to go on to greater things. Mrs. Zimerman was the type of person that would listen and not judge.

I was so happy that she could attend the Class of 67 – 40th reunion in OC, MD. She told us a lot of stories about the students and also stories about herself. She kept us all laughing. She will be missed.

Kathleen Cochran

July 16, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.

Debby Roberts ARnold

July 15, 2012

My sympathy to the family. Mrs. Zimmerman was a wonderful teacher and individual lady. A model of patience and regulations. She often measured skirts to make sure they were acceptable length. She must have been surprised to see what the H.S. students wear today. She attended our 1967 class reunions . The last time I saw her she was so happy. In O.C. at the reunion. She laughed about the shower rooms. I am the lucky owner of a hand towel she made for the raffle.
Mrs. Zimmerman helped so many find their way.
She has found hers.
With loving thoughts,
Debby Roberts class 1967 Robert E. Peary

July 14, 2012

Mrs. Zimmerman not only remained in my memories as a teacher but for a very unique reason. The first day I got my driving license in 1965 I drove to school at lunch time to show off my accomplishment. Next to the cafeteria as I was turning around proudly, in front of an audience of hundreds, I backed into Mrs. Zimmerman's car/van door and caved it in. She has been part of this oft repeated saga for all these years since. I currently have an 18 year old daughter I am teaching to drive and just retold this story as encouragement since she has failed her test three times so far.
God bless Mrs. Zimmerman's family and I will always remember she graciously forgave my blunder.

Beth Leimbach-Swanson

July 14, 2012

Mrs. Zimmerman was my business subjects teacher at Peary almost 50 years ago. I remember her fondly and her teachings held me in good stead for many years in my own business. Condolences to her family.

Robin Rosenberg

July 14, 2012

My condolences to the family. She was a wonderful teacher.

Reggie Smith

July 14, 2012

I am so sorry i could not make it to aunt Denby's funeral.The pain you feel now will pass and happyness will return as thoughts of the good times you had in the past! Rox,David,Bree my prayers are with you.

Teresa McLain

July 10, 2012

I am sorry to hear of Denby's passing. I enjoyed seeing her each month as I cleaned for her, she was such a pleasure to talk with and it was an honor to have known her. May God bless and comfort each of you during your loss.

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