Marcia Siskey Ezell Kaser

Marcia Siskey Ezell Kaser, a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born on June 6, 1938, in Exeter, California, Marcia was a lifelong resident of Central California. She attended Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia and graduated from College of Sequoias and California State University-Fresno with a degree in education. Marcia dedicated over 32 years to teaching in the Central Unified School District as an elementary school teacher and continued to volunteer in classrooms after her retirement. Her passion for teaching and her students was evident as she often recognized former students and celebrated their achievements.

Marcia's love for the mountains was a significant part of her life, from her teenage pack trip to Mount Whitney to camping and hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains. She was an avid cross-country skier and cherished her time in Shaver Lake. Marcia was known for her storytelling and ability to connect with people everywhere she went. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, sudoku, astronomy, classic cars, Dixieland jazz festivals, and more. Her vibrant personality and love for conversation made her the center of her family.

Marcia is survived by her daughter Jennifer Ezell and her fiancé Dave Dedmore of Fresno, California; daughter Karyn Ezell of Beverly Hills, California; granddaughter Lily Lewis and her wife Adrienne of Portland, Oregon; sister Marilyn Cumiford of Redding, California; brother Frank Siskey and his wife Connie of Clovis, California; brother Stan Siskey and his wife Linda of Grover Beach, California; several nieces and nephews; dozens of cousins; and innumerable friends. She was preceded in death by her two former husbands, Ray L. Ezell, Jr. and Glen John Kaser.

A graveside burial service will be held on December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, California. A celebration of Marcia's life will be held in February 2026.