Doris Zacher Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Blanche Zacher, 99, of Troy, Missouri passed away at 5:15 p.m., Friday evening, August 2, 2013 at the Troy Manor where she had been a resident four years. The daughter of George and Estelle (Rodgers) Sanders, she was born August 11, 1913 in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1921, she married Rev. Lester Zacher, who preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Zacher was a homemaker and minister’s wife her entire life. She served along with her husband, Rev. Zacher, at United Methodist Churches in Defiance, Moscow Mills and Old Alexandria, Missouri for eighteen years and at Zion Church in Truxton, Missouri for four years. She sang in the choirs and made communion bread at all churches in which they served. They were also ready to help out after their retirement. Rev. Zacher served as Chaplain at Lincoln County Memorial Hospital (presently Medical Center) for 30 years. At the time of her death, she was a member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church where she attended and sang in the choir in the last years of her life. She is survived by: her foster daughter, Birdie Griffin and her son, Ryan Griffin, both of the state of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She also had many friends that “she loved dearly and were always there for her when she needed help” including Betty Hunter and Ima Briggs, both of Troy, Missouri and Chet Brietwieser of St. Louis, Missouri. Also preceding her were her sister; four brothers; and a dear friend, Clay Marsh. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Home/ Troy Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the Chapel. Interment will be held at Troy City Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Pastor Steve Pinnell of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church. A Luncheon at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church will follow services to celebrate her life and her 100th birthday. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church Building Fund, Bread For Life Food Pantry or VNA/TIP Hospice. Arrangements under the care of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapels; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermarshmillardfamilychapels.com Ph. (636) 528-8221

Doris Zacher

August 11, 1913 - August 2, 2013