Betty A. Fisher

Betty Fisher, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and respected real estate professional, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born on February 5, 1943, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Virginia O'Mara. She was raised by her mother and grandparents Hattie and Mitchell Maynard whom she adored. Virginia married Brian O'Mara and had two more children, Tim and Jennifer. Betty spent her early years in Kentucky before moving to Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 12. She attended and graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield in 1960.

Betty began her career as a pharmacy technician in St. Louis during the 1960s. Her ambition, work ethic, and passion for helping others eventually led her into the real estate industry after moving to Springfield, Illinois. She later settled in Naperville, Illinois, where she built an extraordinary career in real estate, serving as a relocation director, corporate trainer, managing broker, and mentor to countless professionals. Her final position was as Managing Broker with Baird & Warner Real Estate. Through her leadership, dedication, and professionalism, Betty became widely respected throughout the industry and her community.

Betty shared a remarkable love story with her husband, Hugh Fisher. Their marriage was filled with joy, laughter, kindness, and unwavering devotion. They were the kind of couple who would dance in the living room simply because a favorite song came on. Their love was the kind celebrated in movies—a true "Notebook" love story. They held hands, shared kisses, and cherished one another every day until Hugh's passing on September 9, 2025.

Known for her vibrant spirit, Betty had an incredible gift for bringing happiness to those around her. She loved life, laughter, and making others feel welcome. Family was always at the center of her world, and nothing brought her greater joy than being a grandmother.

Betty treasured her grandchildren, Kylie and Braden, who were blessed to spend countless special moments with their grandparents in Tampa. Just six months after Kylie was born, Betty and Hugh purchased their home there so they could enjoy watching their grandchildren grow and create lasting memories together. Those years spent sharing everyday moments, celebrations, and family traditions became some of the most treasured chapters of her life.

Betty also shared a special bond with her daughter, speaking with her every day. Their conversations were a constant source of love, support, and friendship.

She loved holidays, family gatherings, and cooking for the people she loved. Betty enjoyed golfing, biking, and staying active, always embracing life with enthusiasm. She carried herself with grace and elegance, and she was known as a classy lady who always looked beautiful.

More than any accomplishment, Betty will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, warmth, and the joy she brought to others. Her legacy lives on through the family she adored, the friends whose lives she touched, and the countless people who were fortunate enough to know her.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Betty is survived by her loving daughter Tisha (Shawn) Mason, grandchildren Braden and Kylie, Brother Tim, and cousin Libby(Richard) Long.

She is preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Brian O'Mara, sister Jennifer Lenk.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation in Betty's honor.

Hugh Albert Fisher, 84, of Naperville, IL and Tampa, FL, died peacefully on September 9, 2025, with family by his side. Born on March 28, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, IA, Hugh was the son of Floyd and Eleanor Fisher (Boyd). He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Becky Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Betty Fisher, and Tisha (Shawn) Mason; and his grandchildren Kylie, Braden, Quinn, Max and Owen. To them, he was "Papu", the grandfather who turned ordinary days into adventures. Hugh graduated from Washington High School in 1959. He sang in the choir, excelled in athletics (football, basketball, and track) and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. Hugh earned a degree in civil engineering from University of Iowa in 1964 and played offensive line for the Hawkeyes football team. He completed an MBA at Benedictine College in 1984. Hugh devoted his professional life to civil engineering and project management, working with companies such as Amoco, British Petroleum, and UOP. His career took his across the country and around the world, where he built major infrastructure plants while also forming lifelong friendships.

Beyond work, Hugh was known as an avid bicyclist and walker. He especially enjoyed walking through his neighborhoods greeting old friends and meeting new ones. Hugh also loved biking on the local trails; one of his favorite places was the Morton Arboretum. He balanced discipline with joy, never missing a chance to enjoy ice cream- especially when shared with friends or grandchildren. He will also be remembered for his well-known stubborn streak, which those who loved him saw as both a challenge and a charm.

Hugh's legacy endures through the countless people touched by his keen intellect, generosity, and warmth.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Morton Arboretum in Hugh's honor.