Mary Winter Fisher

Mary Winter Fisher (1867–1928) was an American physician known for her establishment of a medical practice in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Early life and education Fisher was born on February 10, 1867, in Lewiston, Illinois, to John S. Winter, a journalist who later became a judge, and Mary Winter. Her mother died six months after her birth. In 1895 she moved to the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado as a single, 28-year old woman.

Fisher became known locally as Dr. Mary. She developed a reputation throughout the state for her diagnostic abilities, and skillful treatments. She also worked as the Archuleta County registrar of vital statistics.

In December 1902 she married J.P. Fisher, a pharmacist. as is the Dr. Mary Fisher Medical Foundation, and the Dr. Mary Fisher Park in Pagosa Springs.

Her former residence at 138 Pagosa Street where she first operated her medical practice, has been designated a historic landmark.

She was survived by her brother, William Scripps Winter, her sister Lizzie Thomas and a nephew, Thornton Thomas. She was related to the Scripps family of San Diego, California, including Edward W. Scripps, a newspaper publisher, Ellen Browning Scripps, a journalist and philanthropist, James E. Scripps, a journalist, Samuel H. Scripps, a philanthropist of dance and theater.