Annette Cecile Fischer

1956 - 2017

Annette Cecile Fischer (Baillargeon)

Annette Fischer passed away on March 17, 2017, St. Patrick's Day, at the age of 60 surrounded by her family and friends. Annette was born June 6, 1956 in Seattle, Washington to John "Tom" and Clare Baillargeon. She attended Our Lady of the Lake Elementary School and Nathan Hale High School. She graduated from the Early Child Development Program at North Seattle Community College.

Annette was married to Rod Fischer in 1976 and was blessed with three amazing children; Luke (Kelly) Fischer, Amanda (Kenny) Bernard, Alicia Fischer (Tyson Brown), and four beautiful grandchildren; Ethan, Caroline, Van, and Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John and her sister Carrie. She is survived by her husband Rod, their three children, four grandchildren, her sister Cathi (Steve) Holiday, brothers Phil (KC) Baillargeon and Joe (Emi) Baillargeon in addition to numerous cousins.

Annette taught pre-school at St. Mark's for 18 years and was an integral part of the St. Mark's community. This was her life's calling and she loved every minute of it. She adored her students, "her kids" as she referred to them, and was well respected and loved by staff and students alike. She would often leave her home only to be approached by past students wanting a hug and offering updates on how they were doing.

Annette was loved by all who knew her. She was always the first to be at a friend's side whenever needed. Her family often asked how she managed to find the time for everyone, and she simply answered that she would just "do it." She made helping others look effortless.

If you were to have asked Annette what her idea of heaven looked like, aside from being surrounded by her family and friends, she would describe being at Macy's, where every day was Black Friday, excitedly leaving the store with arms filled with clothing that she would wait to try on at home, because trying them on at the store would only slow her down. While heading home, she would drive by a small preschool, her eyes drawn to the playing and laughter of young children, and she would see a sign that simply reads, "HELP WANTED."

The family would love to thank all of the staff and caregivers at The Great Shepherds AFH and Citadel in Shoreline for all of their loving care and the tremendous kindness towards Annette and our family.

A celebration of life will be on March 31st 2017 with a Rosary at 10:30am and the Funeral Liturgy at 11:00am. St. Marks Catholic Church is located at 18033 15th Place NE. Shoreline, Washington 98155.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association which can be found at Alz.org.

Please sign Annette's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com