He was born May 29, 1956 in Medford to David and Blanche (Van Auken) Fisher. He married Susan Kay Daniels on Sept. 30, 1978. Mr. Fisher was a long time resident of Stanfield. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 17 years as a brakeman conductor. David later worked at numerous other jobs including, Gotta Stop, and CB’s portable service.
David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Susan Fisher, and his five adult children, Tabbitha Fisher, Tommy Fisher, Rita Waldo, Cindy Fisher and Connie Thurman, as well as nine grandchildren and another granddaughter due in October. Also surviving Mr. Fisher are his siblings, Ronald Fisher, Sandra Tisdale, Debbie Higginbotham, Rita Rayner and Twylia Wickersham, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Fisher was preceded in death by his parents, David and Blanche Fisher and his brother, Marlin Fisher.
A celebration gathering and potluck will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. at 1210 NW Stockton St., in Hermiston. Everyone is welcome to come and share memories of David and bring their favorite dish.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Stanfield.
Contributions may be made in David’s memory to Memorial for David Fisher at gofundeme.com.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
