Carolyn Margaret Zister 1936 - 2017

The family of Carolyn Zister sadly announces her death on Friday, December 15, 2017, at Lisaard House, at the age of 81.
Loving wife of Harold Zister for more than 62 years. Dear mother of Lynn Lubczuk and her husband Steve Lubczuk. Beloved "Nanny" to Matt Lubczuk, Andrew and his wife, Mona Lubczuk, and Alex Lubczuk and his friend Tessa Higgins. Sister-in-law to Jim and Anna Mae Zister and Louis and Sharon Zister. Aunt and great aunt to Sharilou and Mark Schagena, and their children, Shelley Zister and her partner Darren Strickler, and her children, Sean and Amy Zister, and their children and Shannon and Adam Kasper, and their children.
Her grandsons were her pride and joy and they will always carry her memory in their hearts.
Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, Lottie Giles Rooke (1986) and Carl J. Rooke (1975), with whom she is now forever reunited.
Carolyn was born and raised in Kitchener, and lived her entire life in Waterloo Region. She, along with Harold, were the proprietors of Brown’s Sports of Waterloo. She and Harold were inseparable companions, “best friends” and a remarkable couple. They travelled the world together, ran a business together and spent time at their cottage together.
Carolyn was involved in many charitable and community groups including Girl Guides, KW Figure Skating Club and, Ducks Unlimited and along with Harold, supported the various charitable works and projects of the Rotary Club of Waterloo, for more than 40 years. In recognition of her contributions to Rotary, she was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 2009.
Carolyn was a master quilter, well known for her beautiful quilts. She spent many happy hours engaged in her hobby and won recognition and awards for her quilting, and quilted creations, which were displayed in various galleries and competitions in the Region and in the United States.
She has left many beautiful quilted works of art for her family to enjoy and remember her by.
Harold and the family wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lisaard House for their kindness and care given to Carolyn during her final illness.
Carolyn's family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Prayer vigil 7:30 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at the funeral home. Interment in her family plot at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Lisaard House, or the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Carolyn's memorial.