It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marie Fisher, retired administrative assistant for the Departments of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. Marie provided her dedicated service for 35 years until she retired in 2014. She was the first friendly face to meet when one entered the areas of physics or chemistry and the virtual mother of the two departments, keeping us all organized and well taken care of. We will always value all her contributions, remember her with great fondness, and honor her life.

A visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 13, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. A service will follow at 1 p.m.

Marie is survived by her husband John A. Fisher, her children: Stephanie (Kevin) Jones, Anthony (Jerriane) Fisher, Kaylianna, Marguerita and Mesha Fisher, Zemira Fisher, her step-children: Julie Jackson (Hatlas), Wanda (Mike) Carter, John Jr. Fisher, Terry Fisher, Clifford Fisher and Deanna Richardson. She is also survived by her father Allen (Ruth) Downey, Sr. and her siblings: Roberta Robinson, Robert (Lorreta) Lee, Cheri Downey, and Allen Downey. Read Marie’s full obituary.

Athanasios Petridis, Associate Professor/Department Chair, Physics and Astronomy