Graveside services for Connie Fisher, 45, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Connie died unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born Mar. 8, 1971, in Crow Agency, Montana, the daughter of Daniel R. Sr. and Delores Headswift Fisher. She graduated from high school, and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Native American studies at Haskell Indian Nations University. She was working as a kitchen assistant at South Middle School at the time of her death. Connie was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and enjoyed reading, movies, WWE wrestling, music, relaxing, and spending time with family.
Survivors include two children, Christopher Bedeau II and Cheyenne Fisher, both of the home; her parents, Daniel and Delores Fisher, Lawrence; four siblings, Sheryl Fisher, Lawrence, Danette Fisher, Storm Lake, Iowa, Daniel Fisher Jr., Lawrence, and Lance Fisher, Arlington, Va.; and a niece, Erika Beerbower and husband Chester Jr., Lawrence.
A visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Connie Fisher Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Sending sincere condolences to all of Connie’s family.
Dan and Delores, My sincere condolences to you and the children of Connie. I know the heartache of losing a child and I have been keeping you in prayer. I will continue my prayers for strength, comfort and healing for you.
So sorry for your loss Mrs.fisher and family destinys little girl played with Cheyenne all the time they lived right across from each other my prayers and thoughts are with u and your family.
Sincere condolences to the Fisher family from the Braine family. We are so sorry for the loss of Connie.
Uncle and auntie, our heartfelt condolences from me, my daughter Tristin and my mom Marie. Our condolences to her children Christopher and Cheyenne. We love you.
My love and condolences to the Fisher family. Chris & Cheyenne you are in my Prayers. Connie was a good friend and good person. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her at Haskell and in Lawrence, KS. I will always cherish our trip to the Kansas City Zoo.
Our prayers are with you during this time of sadness Daniel and Delores. Comfort and peace.
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. When I was a student there I remember you along with other student mothers how strong you were and very loving to your babies. May you rest in peace lovely Connie.
Sending prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
Cheyenne, you are in my heart and my thoughts.
My deepest sympathy to Dan and Dee and all the family in the loss of your daughter Connie. Prayers to the entire family. Love to all Lynda Locher and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cheyenne…..there are so many people who will be there for you….
There are no words to express my condolences to her children,parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, family and friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
SWJ Connie…I love you!!
Christopher and Cheyenne – may memories of your mom’s fierce love and unrelenting devotion provide comfort and light around you always. I will miss her humor, WWE fandom and frequent mutual admiration of Idris Elba and Dwayne Johnson banter. My deepest sympathies to the Fisher family.
Dear Cheyenne,
I cannot begin to fathom your feelings of loss. I can only be present to hug you when you need it. Your friends and fellow cast members in The XYZ Files are dedicating their performances to you. Everyone’s heart is going out to you. We love you and miss you. See you soon.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers to Wakan Tanka.
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family at this time.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Fisher family, prayers for you and her children.
My deepest condolences to the Fisher family. Connie was such a strong and amazing person!. I will miss her dearly.
I am so sorry for you lost Chris and Cheyenne your mother shared so much loved for you guys. There is nothing I can say at this time to ease your pain but with time and family support will assist you guys through this. Connie was so fond of her parent’s and share trips with her mother to see Chris play in his all-star game. My prayers are with you
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Although we don’t know your family, our kids go to school together. Wil thinks very highly of Cheyenne. Her mom must have been a wonderful woman. Peace and love to you all.
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers my deepest sympathy
I’m just heartbroken over this. My condolences. Hugs to Chris, Cheyenne and all of Connie’s family.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss.
Sheryl , my deepest sympathy to you and your family