Gisele Konini Fisher
May 20, 1924 - February 1, 2009
Obituary
Gisele was born on May 20, 1924 in Papeete, Tahiti. She came from a family of 11 children, daughter of Jack Albert Cowan, from the Cook Islands and Henriette Hermance Ceran-Jerusalemy, from Raiatea Tahiti. She had 6 brothers: André, Charley, Peter, Maurice, Françis, Philippe, and 4 sisters : Leilah, Eileen, Dallas and Patricia. She married Bennett I. Fisher, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1957. Mr. Fisher was a well known businessman from the Seattle area. She and her husband traveled extensively and together they learned to fly small planes. She actually obtained her private license for single engine light plane. With her husband, she also learned boating and celestial navigation and belonged to the Poverty Bay Power Squadron. Having no children of their own they often hosted nieces and nephews at their home. She helped many members of her very large family and beyond. She had many talents, including music and dance and several hobbies which included calligraphy, and photography. During his time her husband dreamed that one day he would have a Bernese Mountain dog. However it was only after his death in 1989 that Gisele started raising Bernese Mountain dogs and established the Geronimo Fund named after her first Bernese Mountain dog. The foundation donates to several dog shelters and humane societies. Gisele was a woman of strong faith and had an interest in all religions of the world. Survived by several sisters: Eileen McDonald in Lahaina, Maui, Dallas Sanquer Papeete, Tahiti, and Patricia Metzker Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and a sister-in-law Allie Mrs. George O. Fisher, Des Moines, WA. Over 70 nephews and nieces including locally, George D. Fisher, Des Moines, WA., Jack A. Cowan, Des Moines, WA. and Brigitte Metzker Ruth, Des Moines, WA. In lieu of flowers you may donate to the King County Humane Society or the Providence Hospice. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4:30 pm at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 1644 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. Rosary will be held on Friday, at 6:00 pm at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 am at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 1790 S. 222nd, Des Moines, WA. Committal will follow at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial Park.
Gisele, we all miss you so very much. Coming to Des Moines will never be the same again without you. You’ll live forever in our hearts. ” ‘Aere ra, dear Gisele; ka kite”. Go on your way, dear Gisele; we shall meet again. Your sister Patricia.
Tu resteras toujours dans nos coeurs et il nous reste des photos pour se souvenir de ton sourire. Que ton âme repose en paix et veille sur nous de temps en temps.
Hitiarii a été très touché par ton départ.
Au revoir Tatate Gisèle.
We were very fortunate to have met Gisele through our daughter Cyndi Hanks. She was a kind and giving person.
this is how we`ll remember aunt giseletatate.G.i.s.e.l.e spells her name,and alot more. let me explain.
G stands for Gorgeous.we all remember her exotic beauty,how gorgeous she looked at any age.
I: for Intelligent.”never stop learning”she would say.
S:for Spiritual.she was open-minded to all beliefs.some of you might have seen the halo over her head.
E: for Elegant.even wrapped in a pareo,she looked like a queen.
L:for Love.she had her special way of showing it.
last but not the least,
E: for extraordinary.few people in this world are Extraordinary.she was one of them.
Gisele was a person who could bring out the very best in a person and I consider myself blessed to have known her and to have been able to call her a friend.I will miss her and her smile and will think of her every time I pass the house on my way home.
Gisele and I first met at a retreat in Glorieta, NM. She opened her homes and heart to me several years later, and I will remember her hospitality and generosity always. My prayers are with her family and friends gathered at beautiful Puget Sound. I know she is “home” now.
I am saddened by the passing away of Giselle but happy that she does not have to suffer anymore.
Giselle was a kind ,thoughtful and very special woman.
It has been such a pleasure to have gotten to know her over the years.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you, her family.
May the memories and special times you shared with Giselle help to comfort you at this difficult time .
I will always have many fond memories of Giselle and know that she will be very missed by all of us,you her family and the many friends she had.
Joyce Rozendaal
Tatate Gisele-I will miss you dearly, you were always so nice to me and my family. Thank you for all the things you have done for me. I will remember you always and have fond memories of you. It is because of you I have a different life. Like I said to you the last time I saw you-you are now with the angels and I am happy knowing that you are no longer in pain and in heaven with all of your dogs and your dear husband. Someday I will see again in heaven-but I know I have my own angel and that is you. I love you Tatete Gisele.
Michelle Voeller Des Moines, WA
A la mémoire de tatate, ton souvenir nous auras marquée, par ton apparence effacée. Tes actions envers chacun de nous, ce sens de partager, toujours avec discrétion et humilité nous a touchés. Tu resteras dans nos pensées et nos coeurs, de Tahiti nous te disons un adieu parfumé de Tiare…… Carlotta, Huguette & Tehio.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Although my son and I were not able to meet Gisele–we would like to thank her and her family for being so kind and wonderful to my brother Jim and my daughter Michelle. She was the Aunt of Bridgette-who is married to my brother. Words can not express our heartfelt condolences, but we would like to thank Gisele and celebrate her life for all the great things she did for our family and others. We know she is a true angel watching over us.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met her briefly, but she was a delightful lady, and I have heard only wonderful things about her.
We are sorry for your loss and we will be thinking and saying a prayer for you and your family.
Having known Gisele for over 20 yrs., we knew her as a gracious & caring person. We were privileged & fortunate to call her our friend, and will miss her alot.
Always in charge , Gisele ran her home like a Captain of a ship,but at the same time she was very generous to her family, friends & pets.
Having traveled the world & studying different religions. We are quite certain that Gisele has finally found the answers she was looking for.
Gisele this is not Good-Bye – We will just say “See You later”
Jim & Cyndi Hanks
My heart is grief stricken with the loss of Gisele. I loved Gisele and Bennette. I will miss them both and forever cherish the many happy memories I have of them. God bless you both! Some may think Gisele was my employer of many years, but in truth, she was my friend