Jill Elizabeth Fitzer

August 20, 1965 - October 11, 2023

Jill Fitzer passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023 at the age of 58.

Jill was born on August 20, 1965 in Val D’or, QC. She grew up in Lower Nicola, BC and graduated from Merritt Secondary School in 1983. Adventure called, and Jill left home to serve communities across the country with Katimavik. She spent many

years in Valleyview, Alberta, where she raised her daughters, worked as a teachers’ aide and secretary at Harry Gray Elementary School, and was an active volunteer in the schools and community. She then relocated to Merritt, where she worked at Merritt Youth and Family Resources Society and Lower Nicola Band School.

Jill is survived by her loving partner Dale Park of Lower Nicola, daughters Andi Dupuis of Merritt and Nicolle Dupuis of Calgary, sister and best friend Lori Desy and brother-in-law Marcel Desy of Lower Nicola, niece and nephew Erin Desy and Travis Desy of Kamloops, brother Evan Fitzer and sister-in-law Sharon Fitzer of Kamloops, as well as many friends and relatives. She is predeceased by her parents, Jack and Ann Fitzer, and Uncle Bill Fitzer.

Whether on the ball diamond or behind a lakeside beersby peg, Jill’s competitive spirit often shone. Her creative soul lives on in the pebble art and greeting cards she created with Lakeshore Creations, and many preceding crafts and creations that she enjoyed gifting to friends and family. She will be lovingly remembered by many people for many things, including her green thumb and love for sunflowers, her wit, the delicious food she loved making from scratch (especially her and Lori’s salsa).

At Jill’s request there will be no formal service. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to The Nicola Valley Arts Centre in her memory at www.NicolaValleyArts.com, in person at the Gallery Shop (2051 Voght Street)

or by mail to PO Box 92 Merritt BC V1K 1B8.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.merrittfuneralchapel.com