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Carole Zacher Obituary
72, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2015. She was born October 26, 1942 to Keith and Geraldine Orr of Akron, Ohio. She arrived in Arizona in 1956 where she attended St. Gregory Jr. High and Xavier High School. At Xavier she received the Regina Caeli Award and later went on to become a member of the Board of Trustees there, as well as receiving the Woman of Achievements Award for School Service in 2008. She went on to receive her RN at St. Joseph's Hospital and continued her work there. She met her husband of 52 years, Dr. Richard Zacher, at St. Joseph's. They started their family of 5 boys shortly thereafter. Carole was a very en
gaged, active mother. Her boys attended St. Francis Xavier and Brophy College Prep. She was president of the Mothers' Guild at Brophy and helped start the Brophy Fashion Show. She attended hundreds of her sons' and grandchildren's sporting events. Her life was all about her boys, shopping with her granddaughters, and talking on the phone to her many friends. She is survived by her husband, Richard, sons, Richard, Michael (Julie), Kevin and Keith (Lori), 9 grandchildren, Catherine, Dan, John, Matthew, Cole, Megan, Mark, Shannon and Tommy, and brother, John Orr (Lois), nieces Jennifer, Natalie and Katie and dog Bear. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son John. A Visitation will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 P.M., with a Rosary at 6:00 P.M., Monday, June 29, 2015 at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Ave. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Xavier College Prep, 4710 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85012 and Brophy College Prep, 4701 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carole Zacher
July 11, 2015
To Dr Zacher and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother to your kids.
I remember during my newspaper delivery days that your wife would always greet me at the door always smiling with kindness and throughout the years I have known her. She was wonderful person to talk to and she loved her kids. May God bless her soul for all eternity.
May God bless you always,
Mike Martin
July 5, 2015
Dick and family, Ken and I are in San Diego, and just heard from a friend that Carole has passed away. Please accept our deep and heartfelt sympathy . You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marlene and Ken Prebil
Marilyn Chester
July 4, 2015
Dr. Zacher - I was so sorry to learn of the loss of Carole. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Chester
June 30, 2015
Dr. Zacher
So sorry to hear about your wife. When I would speak to her on the phone, she always asked me to "lose" your Green Bay Packer shoes!!
Suzy Wilke, Phoenix Country Club Fitness
Debbie Ruiz
June 30, 2015
Prayers and condolences to the Zacher a Family, so sorry for the loss of Carole, your all in my thoughts and prayers , Debbie Ruiz
June 29, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
May your special memories help ease your sorrow.
Cousin Patty (Orr) Rizzi
Michael Sheedy
June 29, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers from Jan and I, Alexandra, Beau, Taryn and Jake to the entire Zacher familiy! Your Mom was a special person with such a kind soul. She will be remembered and dearly missed. Love you guys!!!
Michael Sheedy
Matt Banaszak
June 29, 2015
My condolences to the Zacher family. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul K Grothouse
June 29, 2015
Dr. Zacher and sons, Words are useless tools at a time like this but please know that Rose and I send our thoughts and condolences to the entire family at this difficult and emotional time.
Paul K. and Rose Grothouse
Jackie (Orr) Holland
June 29, 2015
Prayers for peace and comfort as you pass through this time in your lives.
Carole's cousin - daughter of Joan and Dale Orr
Thomas Wareing
June 28, 2015
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Drs. Tom and Sally Wareing
Logan Johnston
June 27, 2015
Carole was a dear lady. I always enjoyed her company at La Siena - she always greeted me with a smile. She loved nothing more than her children and, of course, her beloved Dr. Zacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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