Teresa Fisher
September 15, 1946 – December 10, 2022
A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Dyke officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or Careline Hospice, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Teresa Julieta Fisher, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Tecumseh, MI, after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia. She was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on September 15, 1946, to the late Alfredo and Julieta (Lopez) Paredes. Known as “Julie” by her family and friends, she was kind, loving and gracious. Julie enjoyed motor homing “glamping” and traveled throughout the USA with her best friend, Pam McGuire and her beloved fur baby, “Paco”. She was a die hard “Trekkie” and collected all the seasons on DVD. As a young woman she was a gifted tennis player who won many tournaments in Guayaquil. She also liked to bowl with friends. She enjoyed being out and about and one of her favorite past times was to people watch at Walmart. She was a hard worker who was employed by the State of Michigan for over twenty years until retiring in 2006. Julie’s kind smile, laughter and delightful personality will be missed by all who loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Fisher) McLaughlin of Monroe, MI; son, Bryan Fisher of Indiana; three brothers, Alfredo Paredes, Jaime (Cecelia) Paredes, Richard “Ricardo” (Patricia) Paredes all of Guayaquil, Ecuador; three granddaughters, Kasey, Kelly and Kate McLaughlin all of Monroe, MI; grandson, Evan Fisher of Kalamazoo, MI; her best friend, Pamela McGuire of Kalamazoo, MI; other family members in Ecuador.
Pam, I’m so sorry to hear about Julie’s passing. I remember when we worked together at DSS, she was so much fun and full of energy. The last time I saw both of you, you were “motorhoming” in St Pete FL and you guys came to my Dad’s funeral service down there. That always meant so much to me. We now live in FL. Please know that I’m thinking of you and keeping you and the rest of her family in my prayers.
To Julie’s Family and Pam: Although I never met Julie, her best friend spoke of her so often I felt like I knew her. I wish peace to her family and to Pam as they go through this difficult time. Anne
Julie you brightened our days with your humor and your beautiful smile. Condolences to Pam and all the rest of your family. Enjoyed working with you all those years. Loved how you would come back to my office when something bothered you. Always knew what questions to ask me.
So sorry to hear this sad news. Julie was such a fun loving person. I am so glad that I worked with her all those years at DSS and called her my friend. I would see her out and about sometimes after retirement and she was always the same sweet Julie. May God give peace to the family and comfort them during this time of sorrow. Rest in peace, Julie.