Gena Fisher Obituary

Gena Louise Fisher, age 62, of Belding, passed away late Thursday night July 3, at New Haven Assisted Living Center in Cedar Springs. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of Emerson Eugene and Patricia (Emmons) Ide, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Grandville High School and continued her education at Montcalm Community College. Gena married Jeffrey Todd Fisher on August 5, 1995, at Fountain St. Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and he survives to cherish her memory. She started her career as an Accounts Payable Technician and, through the years, worked her way up to Office Manager prior to leaving her job to focus on her health challenges full-time. Her hobbies and pastimes included crocheting and sewing, and she loved horses, riding them whenever she could.

In addition to her husband, Gena leaves her dear daughter, Alyssa Fisher of Belding and son, Jeffrey (Jessica) Fisher of Harbor Springs, Michigan; siblings, Gary Morey of Bronson, Florida, and Wendy (Jim) Douglas of Belmont; a sister-in-law Sharon Garza of Lowell; brothers-in-law Randy (Grace) Fisher and Danny Fisher of Grand Rapids; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Sheila Baillargeon.

A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Verdun Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge Street, Belding, Michigan 48809, with Pastor Mitchell Pohl officiating. The family will greet visitors beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy are welcome to consider a memorial contribution in Gena’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice. For additional information, please call Verdun Family Funeral Home in Belding, who is caring for the arrangements at (616) 794-1300.