Oskaloosa. Carolyn Fisher, 74, of Oskaloosa died Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home in Oskaloosa.
She was born October 13, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph J. and June Smith Scharff.
Carolyn graduated from Fremont High School with the class of 1968. On June 7, 1968, she was united in marriage to Charles Fisher. To this union two sons were born Jeffrey and Troy.
Early on Carolyn worked as a waitress for local restaurants. Later she worked in the office at a body shop, the Fremont Grocery Store and the Unfinished Furniture Store. Last she worked at William Penn University, retiring from there in 2015. She was a member of Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa. She and Chuck enjoyed traveling all over the country to camp and trail ride on their horses. They camped and rode their horses in 39 states. Carolyn always looked forward to trips to ride her favorite horse Tabby, who was a gift from her son Jeff. One of their favorite places to camp and ride was River Valley Horse Camp and Lodge near Farmington, Iowa. The two of them also enjoyed dancing to country music. Carolyn never met a stranger, she had a smile that lit up a room, and everyone liked her the moment they met her.
Her family includes her husband of over 56 years Chuck Fisher of Oskaloosa; a son and his wife, Troy and Amy Fisher of Pella; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son Jeffrey Fisher.
As was Carolyn’s wish her body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the River Valley Horse Camp and Lodge. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
