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Elizabeth Fisher Obituary
Break out your best chardonnay and raise a toast to heaven's newest member, our Lizzie. On August 3, 2012, after an eight month battle with neuro-endocrine cancer, Liz crossed the finished line. Lizzie, we your family thank you for your gift of love, laughter and graciousness.
Liz was born February 20, 1959 to Margaret Currid McKee and John O. McKee. Liz was educated in Seattle, Washington, graduating from Holy Names Academy, the University of Washington and Seattle University. In 1998 she married William J. Fisher (Bill) and in April of 2001 they had their daughter, Michaela Ann Fisher (Kaeli). Liz's greatest joy in life was her family and she cherished her roles of mom, wife, sister and aunt. Liz is survived by her husband Bill; her daughter Kaeli; her siblings; Patrick (and Annette), Mary (Erik), Therese (John) and Jodie (Dan). She leaves her loving nieces and nephews; Jennifer, Adam, Zak, Ryan, Michelle, Charlotte, Natalie, Isabel and Caroline. Liz leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity; She was the first to give to anyone in need. One of Liz's favorite volunteer activities was to make sandwiches with the "Martha's Workers" at St. Anne Parish; she asked that, in lieu of flowers, people make donations to this group that serves the homeless: Martha's Workers - C/O St. Anne Parish, 101 West Lee Street, Seattle, WA 98119.
Liz's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 9th, 7:00 PM at St. Anne Church.
A reception will follow.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com
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Sponsored by Bill Fisher (Husband).
Barbara Hill
August 10, 2025
Remembering Elizabeth fondly. A sweet wonderful momma to our Kaeli at the Fun Center at QFC.
Hello to Bill and Kaeli from Barbara.
(Tina would agree. Tina is at home with the Lord
Passed April 2024)
Wondering how Kaeli is?
Sonja Hines
February 3, 2014
Hi Bill and Kaeli. Just a couple of hours ago I learned about the loss of your beautiful Liz. I had no idea and I am so sorry to hear about this. I wish I could have been in touch sooner. I only met Liz a few times, but she was always full of smiles and laughter every time I saw her. I'll never forget the time she and Bill opened up their home to have a BBQ in honor of my visit back to Seattle. She talked about Kaeli's school and told me all about her dancing and showed me her dance costumes. I hadn't seen Kaeli since she was a baby, and by then I could tell that Kaeli was becoming such a sweet, kind & bright young woman, just like her mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
March 3, 2013
Therese,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard about Liz this week when I got my HNA alumni magazine. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Quenemoen Rose, Los Alamos NM
Kaeli Fisher
January 12, 2013
thank you so much for the kind notes my dad and I will treasure these always
Kaeli Fisher
January 12, 2013
thank you so very much for all of these notes my dad and I will treasure them always
Sally (Jorgensen) Malmberg
December 30, 2012
Bill and Kaeli, I am so sorry to just of heard the news about Liz's passing. I am a sister of Bill's childood friend Marc and I met Liz at her wedding and again at my son's wedding reception. She was just so happy, gracious and fun to be around.
Sal Thompson
October 6, 2012
My heart goes out to Liz's family and I wish you my deepest sympathies.
I was blessed to have worked with Liz for many years and am saddened by her loss. She was an exemplar of service to others for me - a perfect blending of kindness and competence. She never failed to offer support and encouragement when I needed it. She was just as quick to share a laugh and a smile, too. She left the world a better place.
Alisa Artis
September 11, 2012
Dear Bill and Kaeli,
Thank you for today. Again, I am so sorry I didn't know. And that I did not knock on your door sooner with a meal in hand. Silliness told me I'd again bump into Liz, just like I always have. Come September. When the kids went back to school. I'd be pressing and walking, getting my kids to their school on time. While Liz and Kaeli would be rushing out the door late for theirs. We always laughed how how hectic life was. And if I caught her on the way home, we'd chat about HNA and what a wonderful school and community it has always been for each of us, and always will be. I will miss those chats, small as they were. This year, in particular, I was really looking forward to Liz and Kaeli being late. Liz always, always, always brightened my day. Clearly, after reading all the entries, she did for everyone. And Bill and Kaeli, as our talk today demonstrated still, her true goodness emanates through both of you. The torch has been passed, and I raise a glass. May blessing continue to rain down upon you.
Annie Delucchi
August 15, 2012
I just heard the news and I am so sorry that we were out of town and were not able to attend the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family!
Margy Pepper
August 14, 2012
I got to know Liz when I was Mary's Spanish tutor at HNA (in fact this fortuitous turn was my introduction to the whole McKee family :). She'd hang out while Mary and I "worked" (though I think mostly we told stories and shared the latest gossip). It was great fun and little Lizzy was a delight! Over the years every encounter with her left me with a smile. She will be missed! Please know I hold you all in my heart!
August 13, 2012
I want to express my sorrow to Liz's family at this tough time. I will always remember the conversations Liz and I had after Mass on Sundays. We would talk about the deepest stuff in such a short amount of time. I am glad to have known this special woman.
God bless,
Diane Torre
Kristine & Mike Sendelbach
August 12, 2012
We want to give our deepest condolences to Bill,Kaeli,and to Liz's entire family.
We will always remember Liz as kind, giving and with a smile. We feel blessed that we got to know Liz through the St. Anne community. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Catherine Larkin
August 12, 2012
I am still trying to remember what the joke was last December when we were sitting at the Northgate Mac and Cheese Grill with daughters Eleanor and Kaeli.(After a Steadfast rehearsal). Liz and I laughed for so long and hard, that my stomach was aching. Eleanor and Kaeli climbed under the table from embarrassment. This is one of many many examples of the healing effect that Liz had on me(and my daughter) Thanks dear. Much Love.
Susan Brennan
August 11, 2012
To the Fisher and McKee family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Liz. I met her many years ago when I worked with her sister Jodie and her kind spirit will never be forgotton. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 9, 2012
Liz,
Thank you for being such a good friend to so many. You will be missed and celebrate for your great kindness.
Love,
Denise Davis Briehl
August 9, 2012
Liz
If Stephenie cared for you, then you must have been a wonderful,person. Your race has run and you are free. To liz's family take all the time you need to grieve.. It is okay to be sad,or mad for however long you want. And it is okay to,laugh too.
I still miss my,Mom and she has been gone 23 years.
Heather Devitte McKee
Lisa Sowder O'Connell
August 9, 2012
We just received the news of Liz passing. Finding the beautiful woman attached to that head of angelic hair in any crowd, on any day, in any circumstance guaranteed a warm smile, a kind word, and a heart felt laugh. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fishers and McKees and Liz's bajillion friends.
August 9, 2012
I knew Liz from the YMCA, St Ed's and HNA. I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was often smiling, or laughing and simply being her good-natured self. I will keep her family in my prayers.
Frances Tangalan
Mary-Ann & Tony Micale
August 9, 2012
Dear Bill and Kaeli,
We only met you and Liz a few times, mostly at the Pumpkin Patch Farm Parties, but it was enough to realize that Liz was a loving wife and mother and sister and a dear friend to all who knew her. She will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. May you always feel her close to you in mind and heart. With heartfelt sympathy to you, to Liz's sisters, and to the rest of her family.
Stephenie Keating
August 9, 2012
Dear family,
No one really knows how much impact another person may have in their lives, I want you to know that when I lost my mother Lizzie provided the support I needed to get through the worst of it. I still keep close to my heart the card she sent me. The card spoke of our loved ones being the lights of the stars in heaven. I will be searching the sky tonight for you Liz. Love Stephenie Devitte Keating
Mary Margaret MacMillan (nee Harper)
August 9, 2012
When a friend or family member passes on, we tend to glorify the good stuff. Human foibles are all but forgotten. But with Liz~ IT WAS ALL GOOD STUFF ALL THE TIME. She was wonderful all the way around and I thank the Lord for having spent time with her from Holy Names onward. You were an angel on earth, Liz, and your mom is blessed to have you in her arms/wings once again.
God bless you all, Dear Fishers and McKees. May you find endless comfort in the warm memories of time well spent with a truly lovely and loving Child of God.
Kris (Hoffner) Lee
August 9, 2012
Dear McKee and Fisher families,
Liz was a beautiful smile on two feet. Although we did not know her well we will always remember the cheerfulness she brought to the hallways between irish dance classes. Kaeli, please know that your mother's smile will always be remembered in our hearts.
May blessings abound around every corner from a Tara Academy and Our Lady of Fatima mom and family.
Candi (King) Coon
August 8, 2012
When my mom called me with the news, so many memories from our HNA days came flooding back. Thanks, Liz, for all the laughs and the good times.
August 8, 2012
We wish to express our sympathy to all the family of our dear departed friend, Margaret, Liz's mom... Reading ALL the entries about Liz - is like reading about her gracious, kind mother - our childhood friend. We feel lucky to have met Liz and her siblings...
"The Memoir Group" Jini, Jo, Ruth, Anne, Pat
Kathy Carbajal
August 8, 2012
What I will remember most about Liz is her infectious laugh, her warmth and her perseverance. We met through work years ago but didn't have much contact as our lives took different paths. Even so, when I'd run into her, it was if no time had passed and it was always fun to catch up. She touched many lives and will not be soon forgotten. As Thomas Campbell said "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
michael grow
August 8, 2012
Reuniting with Big John in Heaven. Respectfully, Michael Grow
Jeanne Riley
August 8, 2012
Liz always had a warm and welcoming smile for everyone. When we first joined St. Anne's she always made me feel welcome. I will miss her smile at St. Anne's each day. Liz will be missed.
Mike & Susie Carney
August 7, 2012
Dear Bill and Kaeli. Our prayers are with you. We will miss Liz very much. She was always kind, warm, and caring. Whenever with saw her, she always had a loving smile and a warm greeting. We admired her courageousness and tenacity. She took the time, no matter how busy, to listen and show genuine human kindness. She will be missed in so many ways.
Alicia Nakamoto
August 7, 2012
An angel on earth went home. She was a lead by example type of girl. A great loss for our St. Anne community, great gain for heaven.
Vivian and Mary
August 7, 2012
Dear Bill and Kaeli, We are so saddened to hear about Liz. We are thinking of you and hoping you will find peace. We remember her fondly,
Mary and Vivian
Barbara Hill
August 7, 2012
Bill,Kaeli, family and friends. Liz will be remembered and missed by her friends at Q.F.C. She always brought fun and laughter when she visited us.Always a warm,friendly person.Bill and Kaeli, you are remembered in our prayers. We love you Kaeli. Barbara, Tina and Linda.
Lauren Marshall
August 7, 2012
My heart goes out to Bill and Kaeli. I spent many a pleasant hour with Liz and other moms chatting away while our girls (then little) took Saturday dance classes together. I was always struck by her warmth, optimism and kindness, which I have seen reflected in her daughter. Like me, she started her family late in life and felt truly blessed by the gift of a daughter. A childhood polio survivor, she never bemoaned her challenges in life, but ever showed gratitude for her lovely family and all that life had given her. She will always be an inspiration to me. Kaeli, it is unfair that you must suffer this loss at so young an age. May you take hope and strength from your mother's hope and courage, and above all, her abiding love for you.
Cherie Blehm
August 7, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Liz. She and I went to Seattle Univ together--our first year. Anne and I even threw her a 21st birthday party, but she didn't make it to the party! We went to the UW, she joined a sorority and we found different paths. I'm so glad she had a wonderful life, a beautiful daughter and loving husband. I wish her continued love and peace, and extend my deepest sympathies to her family.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
August 7, 2012
We Sisters of the Holy Names offer our loving and supportive prayers for the McKee and Fisher families. On behalf of all our Sisters who were on the Academy Faculty while Elizabeth was a student there, we pray that you may know her nearness often as Elizabeth lives anew in God's Presence everywhere.
Kimberly Macaulay
August 7, 2012
Every one of us has a hole in our heart that is going to be difficult to heal, and a void in our day when we will ache from missing her. But we also have those Lizzie memories that will bring a smile to our face, or a laugh to our heavy hearts. Because the legacy of Liz will be love, not loss. And Grace not grief. Her life is a lesson for us all. We love you Lizzie.
Rose Names-ONeill
August 7, 2012
Liz was one of those special people that one remembers with a smile! She was simply the best! Love to her family.
Josie Leahy-Brooks
August 7, 2012
I am so sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jodie and the whole family. Peace to your hearts. Josie
Theresa Leahy
August 7, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Liz's passing. She was such a light in the world. Her warmth and humor were her greatest attributes. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Greg Ness
August 7, 2012
Bill, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your famiy during these trying times. We will miss running into Liz during our nightly walks and our talks together. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Syd Zenger
August 7, 2012
Liz's smile and happy attitude was always appreciated and loved. My prayers to her immediate and extended family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Margaret Wieman Nordahl
August 7, 2012
My prayers to Liz' family and all who knew her. As a fellow Holy Names gal, I knew Liz as always cheerful, upbeat, ready with a smile and positive attitude. She is remembered with love.
Susan Lamb
August 7, 2012
I will always remember Liz as my friend who was always willing to help when needed. You will be missed in so many ways!
Dave Ramsay
August 7, 2012
To my buddy Bill and his daughter and Liz's whole family, I was so sad to hear of Liz's passing, but glad to know she is with our Lord. I'm praying for you all. Dave.
Kristine & Mario Forte
August 7, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Liz's death; she was a wonderful person and we know your family will miss her. We will hold all of you in prayer and know that Liz is w/ your mom in heaven.
The James Family
August 7, 2012
Nothing but heartfelt condolences to Bill, Kaeli and the entire family. Liz has been a most gracious friend and neighbor to our family and especially our girls. You and your bubbly personality will be missed greatly.
Leslie Decker Wetherholt
August 7, 2012
It seems that when I met Liz for the first time we became instant friends. She has always inspired me with her strength and great sense of humor. Thank you Therese and Jodi for the special times we shared together with Liz!
Joanne DeForeest McCandless
August 6, 2012
Therese and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Liz. I have fond memories of her winning smile and her warm heart while we were in high school. May your family have peace in the wonderful memories that you all share.
Mary Kay McClure Metcalfe
August 6, 2012
When I think of Liz, I think of her smile, her laugh, and her good common sense! The time I spent at the McKee house during my high school years are some of my most fond memories. I'll never forget the excitement of helping Liz get ready for her prom date! I think of Liz's mom Margaret frequently with love; now I will think of Liz too, in heaven, with her mom.
nelson nakata
August 6, 2012
Liz was such a good person. Never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Not a mean bone in her body. The St. Anne's community will really miss her.
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