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John Carl Fischer

April 19, 1940 – December 22, 2021


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JOHN CARL FISCHER

Born April 19, 1940, Denver CO

Died December 22, 2021, Mesa AZ

Funeral Service

2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel

Location and Date of Service and Interment

Followed by Committal and Dedication at the Gravesite

7900 E Main Street

Mesa, Arizona

Led by Pastor Alfonso Pitters,

             Chaplain, Hospice at Home of Arizona

Pallbearers:   Trent Schulz

                         Larry Fischer

                          Chanse Hart

                          Timothy Clark

Honorary Pallbearers:    Barton Hughes

                                           David Sifferman

Narrative Biography:

John Fischer began as a Colorado Mountain Man in his youth, and spent his last years as an Arizona Cowboy.

In between, there were a whole lot of adventures and life experiences. He graduated from Middle Park High School in Grand County, Colorado; and received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Northern Colorado University, Greeley, Colorado; and a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.

He was a born teacher, wanting to question and teach and explain everything that came in his path.  He loved teaching and taught all levels through the years, including elementary, high school, and college. A few years were spent as director of teacher marketing and mobilization for English Language Institute of China, a non-profit group which trained and sent teachers to teach English, and the Word of God, in China.

Using his business education and background, he also became president and ceo of a manufacturing and distribution company for custom site furniture, Frances Andrew, LLC.

John was a talented and creative craftsman, especially in later years, utilizing the gifts of the Arizona desert, such as precious stones, gourds, and plants, for example, to make beautiful pieces of jewelry and objets d’art.  He was a student of Native American history and its peoples, and sought to honor their history through his craftwork.

He was an avid sportsman, as a hunter, skier, camper and hiker on land, and as a fisherman and boat owner on the water.

But most importantly of all, he is remembered as a husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family very much as his number one priority.

He loved his wife of 53 years, Gayle, as they became partners in a lifetime. He was devoted to his daughters, Carly and Lindsay, and took great delight in his 3 grandsons and one granddaughter.

He was kind, loving, loyal, unselfish and giving, and exhibited a sense of humor that friends and family came to appreciate.  He lived more by example than by a preaching of words.

We will always remember him in these ways, and we shall dearly miss him, as he rides off into a glorious Gold Canyon sunset.  Rest in peace, our dear John.

 

God saw you getting tired,

And a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you

And whispered, “Come with Me.”

With tearful eyes we

Watched you slowly fade away.

Although we loved you dearly,

We would not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Your hard-working hands put to rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best

   

John leaves behind beloved family members:

         Wife, Gayle Fischer

         Daughters, Carleen Fischer

                            Lindsay Fischer Hart (Chanse)

         Grandchildren, Trent Schulz

                                  Quinn Schulz

                                  Noble Hart

                                  Cassien Hart

           Brother, Larry Fischer (Tina)

         Various extended family members and several close friends

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  1. Laima huston says:

    Such a wonderful man who we met in l969. Both of us newlyweds lived a few doors down from us in Federl way. We had a connection, as John and Don had much in common. (Fishing, hunting, boating, camping, teaching and of course the love of their wives.
    Sending love, hugs to family. He will be missed.

  2. Tishanna Pope says:

    Gayle, I just love you. I am so sorry for your loss.

  3. Megan Fivecoat says:

    Gayle, Carly, and Lindsay,
    We are so sorry for your loss. John’s smile was infectious and my memories of him are filled with smiles and laughter.
    Megan Fivecoat (Stark)

  4. Nancy McCullum says:

    Gayle, Phil and I are so sorry to learn of John’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

  5. Stu & Mark says:

    Prayers are with you and your loved ones. Kind soul Rest In Peace

  6. Linda Crain says:

    Gayle, Carly, Lindsay and Larry.. We are so sorry to hear this news. May you always remember the wonderful memories that you have of Johnny, as will we! Love to you all.. the Colorado cousins.

  7. David and Janet Sifferman says:

    We have many wonderful memories of our dear friend, John. Many fun filled dinners, stories, boating experiences, and just pure good, friendship.

    We will miss John. Our love goes to Gayle, Carly, and Lindsay.

    David and Janet

  8. Steve Pugh says:

    I will miss my dear Uncle John. He was my favorite (and only) Uncle who I loved spending time with. He introduced me to new things and always had a laugh and a smile to accompany anything. He was also the rock for our family when my father unexpectedly passed away when I was 20. He leaves me with great memories which is the best legacy you can leave with someone. I will miss you Uncle John.

  9. Linda Manley Nocita says:

    Gayle
    We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how saddened we were to learn of John’s passing. We know how hard this has been for you. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope your memories of your best times together will support you through your future years.
    Sending love and support,
    Linda and Tom Nocita

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John Carl Fischer

April 19, 1940 – December 22, 2021


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JOHN CARL FISCHER

Born April 19, 1940, Denver CO

Died December 22, 2021, Mesa AZ

Funeral Service

2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel

Location and Date of Service and Interment

Followed by Committal and Dedication at the Gravesite

7900 E Main Street

Mesa, Arizona

Led by Pastor Alfonso Pitters,

             Chaplain, Hospice at Home of Arizona

Pallbearers:   Trent Schulz

                         Larry Fischer

                          Chanse Hart

                          Timothy Clark

Honorary Pallbearers:    Barton Hughes

                                           David Sifferman

Narrative Biography:

John Fischer began as a Colorado Mountain Man in his youth, and spent his last years as an Arizona Cowboy.

In between, there were a whole lot of adventures and life experiences. He graduated from Middle Park High School in Grand County, Colorado; and received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Northern Colorado University, Greeley, Colorado; and a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.

He was a born teacher, wanting to question and teach and explain everything that came in his path.  He loved teaching and taught all levels through the years, including elementary, high school, and college. A few years were spent as director of teacher marketing and mobilization for English Language Institute of China, a non-profit group which trained and sent teachers to teach English, and the Word of God, in China.

Using his business education and background, he also became president and ceo of a manufacturing and distribution company for custom site furniture, Frances Andrew, LLC.

John was a talented and creative craftsman, especially in later years, utilizing the gifts of the Arizona desert, such as precious stones, gourds, and plants, for example, to make beautiful pieces of jewelry and objets d’art.  He was a student of Native American history and its peoples, and sought to honor their history through his craftwork.

He was an avid sportsman, as a hunter, skier, camper and hiker on land, and as a fisherman and boat owner on the water.

But most importantly of all, he is remembered as a husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family very much as his number one priority.

He loved his wife of 53 years, Gayle, as they became partners in a lifetime. He was devoted to his daughters, Carly and Lindsay, and took great delight in his 3 grandsons and one granddaughter.

He was kind, loving, loyal, unselfish and giving, and exhibited a sense of humor that friends and family came to appreciate.  He lived more by example than by a preaching of words.

We will always remember him in these ways, and we shall dearly miss him, as he rides off into a glorious Gold Canyon sunset.  Rest in peace, our dear John.

 

God saw you getting tired,

And a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you

And whispered, “Come with Me.”

With tearful eyes we

Watched you slowly fade away.

Although we loved you dearly,

We would not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Your hard-working hands put to rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best

   

John leaves behind beloved family members:

         Wife, Gayle Fischer

         Daughters, Carleen Fischer

                            Lindsay Fischer Hart (Chanse)

         Grandchildren, Trent Schulz

                                  Quinn Schulz

                                  Noble Hart

                                  Cassien Hart

           Brother, Larry Fischer (Tina)

         Various extended family members and several close friends

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9 responses to “John Carl Fischer”

  1. Laima huston says:

    Such a wonderful man who we met in l969. Both of us newlyweds lived a few doors down from us in Federl way. We had a connection, as John and Don had much in common. (Fishing, hunting, boating, camping, teaching and of course the love of their wives.
    Sending love, hugs to family. He will be missed.

  2. Tishanna Pope says:

    Gayle, I just love you. I am so sorry for your loss.

  3. Megan Fivecoat says:

    Gayle, Carly, and Lindsay,
    We are so sorry for your loss. John’s smile was infectious and my memories of him are filled with smiles and laughter.
    Megan Fivecoat (Stark)

  4. Nancy McCullum says:

    Gayle, Phil and I are so sorry to learn of John’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

  5. Stu & Mark says:

    Prayers are with you and your loved ones. Kind soul Rest In Peace

  6. Linda Crain says:

    Gayle, Carly, Lindsay and Larry.. We are so sorry to hear this news. May you always remember the wonderful memories that you have of Johnny, as will we! Love to you all.. the Colorado cousins.

  7. David and Janet Sifferman says:

    We have many wonderful memories of our dear friend, John. Many fun filled dinners, stories, boating experiences, and just pure good, friendship.

    We will miss John. Our love goes to Gayle, Carly, and Lindsay.

    David and Janet

  8. Steve Pugh says:

    I will miss my dear Uncle John. He was my favorite (and only) Uncle who I loved spending time with. He introduced me to new things and always had a laugh and a smile to accompany anything. He was also the rock for our family when my father unexpectedly passed away when I was 20. He leaves me with great memories which is the best legacy you can leave with someone. I will miss you Uncle John.

  9. Linda Manley Nocita says:

    Gayle
    We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how saddened we were to learn of John’s passing. We know how hard this has been for you. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope your memories of your best times together will support you through your future years.
    Sending love and support,
    Linda and Tom Nocita

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