Fae Zahler Hacker

Pearl Fae Zahler Hacker 1921 – 2017 Pearl “Fae” Zahler Hacker, age 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home, on February 3, 2017. Fae was born on November 12, 1921, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Frederick Herman Zahler and Pearl Mary Ann Strange. A talented artisan, seamstress, and cook, Fae graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in clothing and textiles, nutrition, and home economics. She taught home economics at Highland High School from 1958 to 1982. She also wrote the curriculum for the Salt Lake City School District home economics department. Her curriculum was used by the school district throughout her career and for many years after her retirement. Fae had a passion for teaching and, in her retirement, she continued to teach her seven grandchildren the fine art of everything from cross stitching, to party planning, to vegetarian cooking. A family history buff, Fae spent a great deal of her time working on genealogy, providing her family with the great blessing of knowing the inspiring stories of their ancestors. She also took pride in her beautiful yard and garden, always making time to enjoy the majestic Wasatch mountain views from her back porch with her puppies, family and friends. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Val and Debbie Hacker; her daughter Rebecca Hacker; her brother Val Zahler; seven grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Fae was preceded in death by her parents; her lifelong friend Bob Hacker; and two grandchildren. Fae’s class, her ability to recognize and create all things beautiful, and her caring concern for her loved ones will be sorely missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. A viewing will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 11am, with a viewing one hour prior to services. Both the viewing and funeral services will be held at the Brookshire Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 1327 West 5550 South. Interment at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. Please send flowers directly to the church located at 1327 West 5550 South, between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on Tuesday night.

Fae Zahler Hacker

November 12, 1921 - February 3, 2017