Sue Fiser

Sue Merriam Fiser, 91, of Denver, Colorado, died peacefully in her home on June 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lee Wilson Fiser 1982. She is survived by her children, Lee, Martha, and Charles Marlene; five grandchildren, Greg Diamond Kristen, Stefanie Fiser, Dennis Fiser, Christopher Fiser, Alan Fiser; one great-grandchild, Nicholas Diamond; one sister, Dorothy Whittle; and three nephews, Ralph Holly, Charles Cindy, and David Marcy.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 5, 1922 to Charles and Martha Merriam, Sue was described by her father as a "rugged youngster." She devoted her life to making music and to the Christian church, first as a student at Northfield Seminary Northfield, Massachusetts, then at Westminster Choir College Princeton, New Jersey.

Following graduation in 1944, Sue worked for two years as the Director of Music at First Dutch Reformed Church Kingston, New York, and married Lee Fiser on July 17, 1946 at Park Memorial Baptist Church Springfield, Massachusetts. Together they raised Lee, Martha, and Charles and lived in Oregon, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, and West Virginia.

Sue and Lee moved to Denver, Colorado in 1963, where they directed the music ministry at Park Hill United Methodist Church until 1972. Sue also worked as a pre-school teacher there and at the Jewish Community Center for a combined total of 36 years. In 1973, Sue began directing the choir at Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, where she served until her death.

An active vocalist, Sue sang in operas with the Brico Symphony throughout the 1960s. She was also a charter member of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, singing in the soprano section from 1984-2005. In addition to her musical pursuits, Sue loved working in her yard and caring for her flower gardens. She is also fondly remembered for her cultivation of life-long friendships and thoughtfulness towards others.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, The Colorado-
Wyoming chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the Saturday Lunch Program and the Homeless Women's Initiative, both of which are served by Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm at Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church located at 1100 Fillmore St. in Denver, CO. Street parking only.