David Fisher
November 2, 2006
David A. Fisher, 60 of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids from complications of Leukemia. The family will greet friends for an Open House from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., Saturday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel. There will be a private burial with military rites. Dave is survived by his wife Susan; three children Stephanie, Kent, and Janet; five grandchildren: Alec, Raquel, DeLaney, Brynden, and Kathryn; his mother Margaret Brown; a brother Terry (Karen) Evans of Springville; step-siblings: Julie (Don) Durst, Kathy (John) Beiting, and David (Humiko) Brown. Preceding Dave in death were his father Arlo Fisher and his step father Gene Brown. David was born July 15, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Arlo and Margaret Port Evans Fisher Brown. He attended Martelle Schools and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1964. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David and Susan Mounts were married in 1967. He worked for Harnischfeger "P&H" in Cedar Rapids, and farmed in rural Mount Vernon. Dave was currently a sales representative for Garst Seeds. Dave "Fish" will always be remembered for the love and compassion he had for his family and friends. Dave enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, camping, dropping by for good conversation with friends, wintering in Texas, oil painting, dancing, and the never ending glass of B.V. Memorials in David's honor may be given to the charity of your choice, the American Diabetes Association-Iowa Chapter, or The Mount Vernon Community Schools Foundation. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Dave’s family. We always enjoyed visiting with Dave. He will surely be missed by all. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sending our sincere sympathy to all of David’s family. David & I served together in B Battery in Vietnam in 1966-67. Richard & Vicki Harger
Stephanie, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember you and Mike talking about what a great time you had everytime you go home and what a great guy your Dad was. There was obviously a lot of love. I hope those memories of love and all the great times you shared help you through the pain you have now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steph, I’m really sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My sympathy goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Susan, We are so sorry for the death of your husband, David. There just aren’t any words that can express what you and your whole family are going through. Just know that he is in a better place now. No more pain and suffering. He has left wonderful memories that will never die. His love will live on forever. With much love and sympathy, Renee(Sterenberg) and Ray Branson.
Susan, We will definitly miss David and his jokes. No one else could have a sense of humor like David. We certainly can’t forget the first time that Rae met you and David. Christmas party. Our sympathies are with you and your family. Take things one day at a time. Call any time. Love Chuck and Rae
I’m so sorry to hear about Dave. I remember in high school, staying at the house with Stephanie, he was always one of those Dad’s that was fun to be around and laugh with. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. You and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Kristi
Dear Fisher family, I am so sorry for your loss I cant even begin to know what you are going through at this time.One of the things that helps me to cope with the loss of a loved one is the thought found in the bible at Isa,33:24 also John 5:28,29 I hope these thoughs will bring your family comfort as they have done for me. Once again I am sorry for your loss.